UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM8-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): January 13, 2018
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)
1-866-249-3302
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 13, 2018, Michael J. Loughlin notified Wells Fargo & Company (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as the Company’s Chief Risk Officer.
The Company’s news release announcing Mr. Loughlin’s retirement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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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: January 17, 2018 | | | | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY |
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| | | | By: | | /s/ Anthony R. Augliera |
| | | | | | Anthony R. Augliera |
| | | | | | Executive Vice President and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Location | |
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| 99.1 | | News Release dated January 17, 2018 | | | Filed herewith | |
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