Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) prices 4.05% senior unsecured notes due 2029
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wells Fargo & Company is offering $5,477,000 of senior unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Series T, paying a fixed 4.05% per year. Each note has a $1,000 principal amount, is issued on December 15, 2025, and is scheduled to mature on December 15, 2029, when holders are expected to receive $1,000 per note plus any accrued interest, unless the notes are redeemed earlier.
Interest is paid semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, starting June 15, 2026. Wells Fargo may redeem all (but not part) of the notes at par plus accrued interest on any June 15 or December 15 from December 15, 2026 through June 15, 2029, which could limit interest income if rates fall. The notes are not listed on an exchange, so liquidity may be limited, and all payments depend on Wells Fargo’s credit. For tax purposes, counsel expects the notes to be treated as debt without original issue discount.
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FAQ
What type of security is Wells Fargo (WFC) offering in this 424B2?
Wells Fargo is offering senior unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Series T, which are debt obligations of Wells Fargo & Company and rank as unsecured senior debt.
What are the interest rate and payment dates for the Wells Fargo 4.05% notes?
The notes pay a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, with interest paid semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, starting on June 15, 2026 and on the maturity or redemption date.
When do the Wells Fargo 4.05% senior notes mature and can they be redeemed early?
The notes have a stated maturity date of December 15, 2029. Wells Fargo may redeem all of the notes, but not just a portion, at 100% of principal plus accrued interest on any June 15 or December 15 from December 15, 2026 through June 15, 2029, subject to any required regulatory approval.
How large is the Wells Fargo 4.05% note offering and what proceeds does Wells Fargo receive?
The total original offering amount is $5,477,000. After an agent discount totaling $25,347.64, Wells Fargo expects to receive $5,451,652.36 in proceeds, before other expenses.
Will the Wells Fargo 4.05% notes be listed on a securities exchange?
No. The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange or automated quotation system, and there is no assurance a secondary trading market will develop.
What are the main risks of investing in these Wells Fargo notes?
Key risks include credit risk of Wells Fargo, potential early redemption that may limit interest earned, possible price declines from agent discounts, hedging costs and market factors, and the risk that a limited or no secondary market may make the notes hard to sell before maturity.
How are the Wells Fargo 4.05% notes treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
According to counsel, the notes are expected to be treated as debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, with an issue price equal to their stated principal amount, so they should not be treated as issued with original issue discount.