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): September 26, 2000 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-2979 No. 41-0449260 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94163 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-411-4932 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5: OTHER EVENTS Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is a Press Release announcing Wells Fargo & Company's amended stock repurchase authority. Item 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99 Copy of the Press Releases announcing Wells Fargo & Company's amendment to the February 22, 2000 authorization to repurchase Wells Fargo & Company's issued and outstanding stock. 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, thereunto duly authorized, on September 27, 2000. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY By: LES L. QUOCK -------------------------------- Les L. Quock Senior Vice President and Controller