Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) issues medium-term notes due 2041 at 5.55%
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
424B2
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wells Fargo & Company priced and issued senior unsecured medium-term notes due June 11, 2041, with an interest rate of 5.55% per annum and an issue date of June 11, 2026. The offering shows an original offering price of $1,000 per note and total offering proceeds to Wells Fargo of $7,660,626.04. The notes pay interest semi-annually on June 11 and December 11, are callable annually by Wells Fargo beginning June 11, 2029, and will not be listed on any exchange.
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Key Figures
Interest Rate: 5.55% per annum
Principal per note: 1,000 per note
Issue Date: June 11, 2026
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7 metrics
Interest Rate
5.55% per annum
stated interest rate for the notes
Principal per note
1,000 per note
principal amount stated in pricing supplement
Issue Date
June 11, 2026
issue date for the notes
Stated Maturity Date
June 11, 2041
stated maturity for the notes
Proceeds to Wells Fargo
$7,660,626.04
total proceeds shown in the pricing table
Total offering price
$7,772,000.00
aggregate original offering price shown in table
Agent discount (max)
$15.50 per note
maximum agent discount per note disclosed
Key Terms
agent discount, selling concession, optional redemption, senior unsecured, +1 more
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agent discount financial
"The agent will receive an agent discount of up to $15.50 per note,"
selling concession financial
"allow selected dealers a selling concession of up to $15.50 per note"
optional redemption regulatory
"The notes are redeemable by Wells Fargo, in whole but not in part, on the optional redemption dates,"
Optional redemption is the issuer’s right to pay back a bond or preferred security before its scheduled maturity date. Investors care because this can cut short expected interest or dividend payments and force them to reinvest the returned principal, often at lower rates; think of it like a homeowner paying off a loan early — the lender gets cash back sooner but loses the steady future income originally expected. Issuers may offer a small premium to compensate investors, which affects the security’s price and yield.
senior unsecured financial
"The notes are senior unsecured debt securities of Wells Fargo & Company"
Senior unsecured is a type of loan or bond that has priority over other unsecured obligations for repayment if a company runs into financial trouble, but it is not backed by specific assets as collateral. Think of it as being near the front of a line to get paid, but without a pledged item to seize if the borrower defaults; that higher repayment priority typically makes it less risky than subordinated debt but more risky than secured debt, which influences the interest rate investors demand.
Orderly Liquidation Authority regulatory
"The Resolution Of Wells Fargo Under The Orderly Liquidation Authority Could Result In Greater Losses"
FAQ
What are the key terms of WFC's notes?
The notes carry a 5.55% annual interest rate, pay semi-annually, have a stated maturity of June 11, 2041, and an issue date of June 11, 2026. They are senior unsecured obligations and callable annually beginning June 11, 2029.
How much did Wells Fargo receive from this notes offering (WFC)?
The pricing tables show total proceeds to Wells Fargo of $7,660,626.04. The original offering price total is shown as $7,772,000.00, reflecting agent discounts and concessions applied in the distribution.
Can noteholders demand repayment early for WFC notes?
No. The notes are not repayable at the option of holders prior to stated maturity. Wells Fargo, however, may redeem the notes in whole on specified annual optional redemption dates beginning June 11, 2029.
What credit and market risks are disclosed for WFC notes?
Payments are subject to Wells Fargo's credit risk; the notes are unsecured and not FDIC insured. The pricing supplement warns that limited secondary-market liquidity and agent discounts/hedging costs may lower resale prices before maturity.