Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) issues $500M SOFR-linked notes due 2030
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wells Fargo & Company is offering $500,000,000 of Medium-Term Notes, Series Y, senior redeemable floating rate notes. The notes are unsecured obligations of the company, bear interest at Compounded SOFR plus 74 basis points with a minimum interest rate of 0% per year, and mature on January 23, 2030, when holders are paid 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
The notes are issued at 100.00% of principal, with a 0.25% agent discount, resulting in net proceeds of $498,750,000. Interest is paid quarterly on January 23, April 23, July 23 and October 23, starting April 23, 2026. Wells Fargo may redeem the notes at 100% of principal plus accrued interest in whole on January 23, 2029, or in whole or in part on or after December 23, 2029, subject to any required regulatory approval. Sales to retail investors in the United Kingdom are prohibited, and investors face risks tied to SOFR benchmarks and the company’s credit.
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FAQ
What type of securities is Wells Fargo (WFC) offering in this 424B2?
Wells Fargo & Company is offering Medium-Term Notes, Series Y, specifically Senior Redeemable Floating Rate Notes that are unsecured obligations of the company.
What is the size and pricing of the new Wells Fargo (WFC) floating rate notes?
The aggregate principal amount is $500,000,000. The notes are priced at 100.00% of principal, with a 0.25% agent discount, producing net proceeds of $498,750,000.
How do the Wells Fargo (WFC) Series Y notes pay interest?
The notes pay interest at a floating rate based on Compounded SOFR plus 74 basis points, with a minimum interest rate of 0% per annum. Interest is paid on January 23, April 23, July 23 and October 23, starting April 23, 2026.
When do the Wells Fargo (WFC) floating rate notes mature and what is repaid?
The notes have a stated maturity date of January 23, 2030. On that date, holders receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars equal to 100% of the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
Can Wells Fargo (WFC) redeem these notes before maturity?
Yes. Wells Fargo may redeem the notes at its option at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, in whole on January 23, 2029, or in whole or in part at any time on or after December 23, 2029, subject to any required regulatory approval.
Are the Wells Fargo (WFC) Series Y notes protected by deposit insurance or government guarantees?
No. The notes are not savings accounts, deposits or other obligations of any Wells Fargo bank or nonbank subsidiary and are not insured by the FDIC, the Deposit Insurance Fund or any other governmental agency. Investors are exposed to the credit risk of Wells Fargo & Company.
Can these Wells Fargo (WFC) notes be sold to retail investors in the United Kingdom?
No. The notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom, and no UK PRIIPs key information document has been prepared, so offering them to UK retail investors may be unlawful.