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): October 25, 2016

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-2979	No. 41-0449260
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94104

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-866-249-3302

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-195697) filed by Wells Fargo & Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

On October 25, 2016, Wells Fargo & Company issued $3,500,000,000 3.00% Notes Due October 23, 2026 (the “Notes”).

The purpose of this Current Report is to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (i) the Underwriting Agreement for the Notes, (ii) the form of the Notes and (iii) the opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes.

(d) Exhibit

1.1 Underwriting Agreement dated October 19, 2016 between the Company and the Representative named therein.

4.1 Form of 3.00% Note Due October 23, 2026.

5.1 Opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes.

23.1 Consent of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. (included as part of Exhibit 5.1)

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

DATED: October 25, 2016	WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
	By	/s/ Barbara S. Brett
		Barbara S. Brett
		Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description	Method of Filing
1.1	Underwriting Agreement dated October 19, 2016 between the Company and the Representative named therein.	Electronic Transmission
4.1	Form of 3.00% Note Due October 23, 2026.	Electronic Transmission
5.1	Opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes.	Electronic Transmission
23.1	Consent of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. (included as part of Exhibit 5.1)