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): May 21, 1997 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-6214 No. 13-2553920 (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: (415) 477-1000 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5: OTHER EVENTS Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is the Press Release announcing the retirement of William F. Zuendt as President and Chief Operating Officer of Wells Fargo & Company later this year and the formation of the Office of the Chairman, a team which includes four vice chairmen and Paul Hazen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Item 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99 Copy of the Press Release announcing the retirement of William F. Zuendt as President and Chief Operating Officer of Wells Fargo & Company later this year. 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 May 21, 1997. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY By: FRANK A. MOESLEIN ----------------------------- Frank A. Moeslein Executive Vice President and Controller