UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2020
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-02979 | | No. | 41-0449260 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94104
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-866-249-3302
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of Each Exchange
on Which Registered |
| Common Stock, par value $1-2/3 | WFC | NYSE |
| 7.5% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, Series L | WFC.PRL | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series N | WFC.PRN | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series O | WFC.PRO | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series P | WFC.PRP | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.85% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Q | WFC.PRQ | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series R | WFC.PRR | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series T | WFC.PRT | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series V | WFC.PRV | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series W | WFC.PRW | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series X | WFC.PRX | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Y | WFC.PRY | NYSE |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Z | WFC.PRZ | NYSE |
| Guarantee of 5.80% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal Wachovia Income Trust Securities of Wachovia Capital Trust III | WFC/TP | NYSE |
| Guarantee of Medium-Term Notes, Series A, due October 30, 2028 of Wells Fargo Finance LLC | WFC/28A | NYSE |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b‑2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 14, 2020, Wells Fargo & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and posted on its website its 1Q20 Quarterly Supplement, which contains certain additional historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02. The information included in Exhibit 99.1 is considered to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Quarterly Supplement is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02. Except for the “Managing under the asset cap” portion on page 10 of the Quarterly Supplement, which portion shall be considered “filed,” the rest of Exhibit 99.2 shall not be considered “filed” for purposes of Section 18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933.
On April 14, 2020, the Company intends to host a live conference call that will also be available by webcast to discuss the press release, the Quarterly Supplement, and other matters relating to the Company.
The following risk factor supplements the “Risk Factors” section in our 2019 Annual Report and item 1A of our 2019 Form 10-K.
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our business and financial results, and the ultimate impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains, lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in temporary closures of many businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and communities. As a result, the demand for our products and services may be significantly impacted, which could adversely affect our revenue. Furthermore, the pandemic could continue to result in the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for credit losses, particularly if businesses remain closed, the impact on the global economy worsens, or more customers draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, we may be required to recognize further impairments on the securities we hold as well as reductions in other comprehensive income. Our business operations may also be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, and we have already temporarily closed certain of our branches and offices. In response to the pandemic, we have also suspended residential property foreclosure sales, evictions, and involuntary automobile repossessions, and are offering fee waivers, payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance for credit card, automobile, mortgage, small business and personal lending customers, and future governmental actions may require these and other types of customer-related responses. In addition, we have temporarily suspended share repurchases and could take other capital actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | Description | Location |
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| | Furnished herewith, except for the “Managing under the asset cap” portion on page 10, which portion is deemed filed herewith |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File | Embedded within the Inline XBRL document |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: | April 14, 2020 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY |
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| | | By: | /s/ MUNEERA CARR |
| | | | Muneera Carr |
| | | | Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller |
