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) June 30, 2000. WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 2-80466 42-1186565 - ---------------------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 206 Eighth Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 - ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (515) 243-2131 -------------- NORWEST FINANCIAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. Effective as of the close of business on June 30,2000, the corporate name of the registrant was changed from "Norwest Financial, Inc." to "Wells Fargo Financial, Inc." ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 3(a) Articles of Incorporation of Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. 3(b) By-Laws of Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. SIGNATURES 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 thereunto duly authorized. WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL, INC. By: /s/ Dennis E. Young ----------------------------- Dennis E. Young Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: July 7, 2000 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT - ----------- ---------------------- 3(a) Articles of Incorporation of Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. 3(b) By-Laws of Wells Fargo Financial, Inc.