Board Change • May 20
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. 8 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Richard Davis was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 29
Wells Fargo & Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 01, 2026 Wells Fargo & Company announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.4500 per share payable on June 01, 2026, ex-date on May 08, 2026 and record date on May 08, 2026. Announcement • Apr 16
Wells Fargo & Company Reports Net Charge-Offs for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 Wells Fargo & Company reported net charge-offs for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. For the quarter, the company reported net charge offs of $1,106 million compared to $1,009 million in the same period last year. Announcement • Mar 19
Wells Fargo & Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 28, 2026 Wells Fargo & Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 28, 2026. Announcement • Feb 24
Wells Fargo & Company Appoints Dennis Devine as Head of Business Banking, Effective February 23, 2026 Wells Fargo & Company announced that Dennis Devine has been named the company’s new head of Business Banking, effective February 23, 2026. In this role, Devine will lead the Business Banking team, which serves the financial needs of business owners with annual sales of up to $25 million. Dennis Devine brings to Wells Fargo more than 20 years of financial services experience and a deep understanding of how to meet the needs of Business Banking customers. During his career, Devine has served in primarily consumer and business banking-focused leadership roles. Most recently, he was president and CEO of Alliant Credit Union. Earlier, Devine led consumer and business banking at KeyBank, where he was responsible for retail, business banking, wealth management, home lending, and auto finance. Devine also has served in banking leadership roles at Citizens Financial Group, PNC, and National City. Declared Dividend • Feb 01
Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.45 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.45. Ex-date: 6th February 2026 Payment date: 1st March 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 27%. Forecast payout ratio in 3 years: 29%. Announcement • Jan 28
Wells Fargo & Company Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2026 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.45 per share, payable March 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Feb. 6, 2026. Announcement • Jan 26
Wells Fargo & Company Appoints Faraz Shafiq as Head of AI Products and Solutions, Effective February 9, 2026 Wells Fargo & Company announced the appointment of Faraz Shafiq as Head of AI Products and Solutions, effective February 9, 2026. This move demonstrates the bank’s commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to shape the future of financial services and transform how it works to deliver for employees, customers, and communities. Shafiq will report to Saul Van Beurden, Head of AI and Co-CEO of Consumer Banking and Lending, and work out of San Francisco. With more than 15 years of experience in technology leadership and product innovation across notable companies like Amazon Web Services, Verizon, AT&T, and Google, Shafiq will oversee the vision, roadmap, and development for enterprise-wide, AI-powered products. Reported Earnings • Jan 20
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$6.34 (vs US$5.43 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$6.34 (up from US$5.43 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$80.0b (up 2.7% from FY 2024). Net income: US$20.3b (up 9.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 25% (up from 24% in FY 2024). Net interest margin (NIM): 2.64% (down from 2.73% in FY 2024). Cost-to-income ratio: 66.0% (no change from 66.0% in FY 2024). Non-performing loans: 0.83% (down from 0.85% in FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Dec 05
A $33 Million Global Settlement Has Been Reached in A Pair of Consolidated Lawsuits Against Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A Wells Fargo & Company announced a $33 million global settlement has been reached in a pair of consolidated lawsuits against Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (together, "Defendants"), including a class action filed on behalf of consumers by various individuals and another lawsuit filed by a court-appointed receiver. These lawsuits allege that Defendants assisted the "Apex Entities," "Triangle Entities," and "Tarr Entities" (which misled consumers into monthly subscriptions and products), by opening bank accounts for dozens of companies and transferring millions of dollars into their third-party bank accounts. Defendants deny all of the claims in the lawsuits and deny any wrongdoing or liability. Plaintiffs and Defendants do not agree about the claims or allegations made in this lawsuit. The lawsuit has not gone to trial, and the Court has not decided whether Plaintiffs' claims have merit, and has not decided whether Plaintiffs or Defendants are right, or what, if any damages might be awarded if Plaintiffs are right. Plaintiffs and Defendants have agreed to a settlement, subject to the Court's approval, to avoid the uncertainty, burden, and expense of further protracted litigation. The Court has appointed lawyers from Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP to serve as Class Counsel. They will request to be paid legal fees and expenses in pursuing these lawsuits. The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on March 26, 2026, at Carter-Keep Courthouse, 333 W. Broadway, Courtroom 14A, San Diego, CA 92101. At that hearing, the Court will hear any objections concerning the fairness of the Settlement and decide whether to approve Class Counsel's requested attorneys' fees and expenses, and the requested service awards to the Class Representatives. The date of the hearing may change without further notice. Announcement • Nov 22
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Management Changes Wells Fargo & Company has named Tim Froehlich as head of Investment Products within its Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) business, effective January 1, 2026. Froehlich will succeed Patty Loepker who, after more than 40 years of service, will retire on March 1, 2026. Froehlich will lead strategy and development of WIM's investment offerings including advisory, packaged products, alternative investments, insurance, and annuities. In the role, he will manage the product platform, ensuring innovation that aligns with client needs, regulatory requirements, and market trends. He will define the roadmap, launch new solutions, and enhance existing programs to deliver a best-in-class experience. Froehlich will report to Darrell Cronk, WIM chief investment officer. Froehlich most recently led Insurance, Annuities, and Market-Linked Investments within WIM and previously co-led the Alternative Investments Group. He joined the company in 2002 after five years with ING Broker/Dealer Network. A CFA charterholder, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Richmond. Froehlich and Loepker will overlap in the role for two months. Announcement • Nov 21
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Executive Exchanges Wells Fargo & Company announced that Saul Van Beurden, currently CEO of Consumer and Small Business Banking, will lead Artificial Intelligence for the company. In addition, Kleber Santos, currently CEO of Consumer Lending, will take on expanded responsibilities and serve as co-CEO of Consumer Banking and Lending with Mr. Van Beurden. Mr. Santos and Mr. Van Beurden have been working closely for some time to deliver a seamless experience for consumers; therefore, naming them co-CEOs and combining the businesses formally is a natural out-growth of how they work today. The partnership will also allow Mr. Van Beurden to spend a meaningful portion of his time driving AI across the company. Declared Dividend • Nov 02
Third quarter dividend of US$0.45 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.45. Ex-date: 7th November 2025 Payment date: 1st December 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 27%. Forecast payout ratio in 3 years: 28%. Announcement • Oct 29
Wells Fargo & Company Approves Quarterly Common Stock Dividend, Payable on December 1, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.45 per share, payable December 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on November 7, 2025. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 30% After last week's 30% share price gain to US$86.86, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 13x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Banks industry in South America. Total returns to shareholders of 122% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at US$45.14 per share. Announcement • Oct 17
Scott+Scott Files Lawsuit Against Jpmorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, U.S. Bank, Pnc, and Truist Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of two California and Colorado residents against some of the nation’s leading banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, U.S. Bank, PNC, and Truist. The lawsuit of nationwide significance was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and alleges that the largest U.S. banks conspired to fix, raise, and stabilize the rate charged to their most creditworthy customers for short-term loans, commonly referred to as “prime rates.” These prime rates, which control the interest rates on millions of consumer and small-business loans, are collected and regularly published by The Wall Street Journal as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (“WSJ Prime Rate”). The WSJ Prime Rate, in turn, governs the interest rates most Americans pay on their credit cards and home equity loans. The litigation alleges that by coordinating their interest rates for prime customers, defendant banks not only charged their prime loan customers supracompetitive rates, but also artificially inflated interest rates for millionsof loans explicitly tied to the WSJ Prime Rate, reaping billions in profits. The antitrust class action lawsuit alleges conspiracy and rate fixing related to a variety of financial products, including HELOC (Home Equity Lines of Credit) and Consumer Credit Cards. The case is: Normandin et al. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N. A et al. No. 3:25-cv-01749, (D. CT). Reported Earnings • Oct 15
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$1.68 (vs US$1.43 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$1.68 (up from US$1.43 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$20.8b (up 7.5% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$5.34b (up 10% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 26% (in line with 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Oct 14
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Board Appointments, Effective October 14, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company announced that Effective October 14, 2025, the Wells Fargo Board of Directors appointed Charlie Scharf as Chairman of the Board. Additionally, Steven Black was named as the Lead Independent Director. Announcement • Aug 12
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Announces Pendency of Class Action Involving Purchasers of Wells Fargo & Company Common Stock Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 and by Order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, that the above- captioned action ("Action") against Wells Fargo & Company and its executive officers Charles W. Scharf, Kleber R. Santos, and Carly Sanchez (together with Wells Fargo, "Defendants"), has been certified as a class action on behalf of the following Class: All persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, inclusive, and were damaged thereby. The Court has appointed SEB Investment Management AB and West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund as Class Representatives and Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP as Class Counsel. The Action has not been adjudicated or settled. This notice is not an admission by Defendants or an expression of any opinion by the Court as to the merits of the Action, or a finding by the Court that the claims asserted by Class Representatives in the Action are valid. This notice is not a settlement notice and is intended only to inform members of the Class that the Action is currently in progress. Announcement • Aug 01
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Board of chairman Changes Wells Fargo & Company announced that the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo intends to appoint Charlie Scharf, Chief Executive Officer, Wells Fargo, as Chairman of the Board. When Mr. Scharf becomes Chairman, the Board intends to appoint a Lead Independent Director to support the Board’s continued independent oversight. Steven Black, current Chairman of the Board. Announcement • Jul 29
Wells Fargo & Company Declares Common Stock Dividend, Payable on September 1, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.45 per share, payable September 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on August 8, 2025. The third quarter dividend represents an increase of $0.05 per share, or 12.5%, from the prior quarter. Announcement • Jul 11
Wells Fargo & Company Appints Tim Ruby as Head of Healthcare, Higher Education and Not-For-Profit Banking Nationwide Wells Fargo Company has said that Tim Ruby has been appointed as division executive for the Healthcare, Higher Education, and Not-for-Profit division (HHN). his role based in Chicago, Ruby will manage relationships with HHN clients nationwide in the nonprofit hospitals, nonprofit insurers, public and private higher education institutions, and a wide range of nonprofit organisations. He will report to Phil Smith, vice chair of Specialised Industries, a business line within Commercial Banking. Ruby replaces Bill Morgan, who retired after a 40-year career in financial services. HHN is part of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking's Specialised Industries group, led by Mary Katherine DuBose. In addition to HHN, DuBose oversees the bank's specialised teams covering clients in the Beverage, Commercial Auto, Commodity, Financial Sponsors, Food Agribusiness, Franchise, Gaming, Government, Healthcare, Sports, and Technology sectors. Ruby was most recently with Bank of America, where he served as market executive for its Midwest Healthcare, Education, and Non-Profit division. In this role, he led a team of relationship managers across 10 states, supporting health systems, senior living communities, higher education institutions, and nonprofit clients. Prior to joining Bank of America, he spent three decades at J.P. Morgan Chase and its predecessors in leadership roles within Commercial Banking, including over 20 years in the healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit sector. Announcement • Jul 02
Wells Fargo & Company Provides Dividend Guidance for the Third Quarter 2025 on Common Stock Dividend Wells Fargo & Company announced that it expects to increase its third quarter 2025 common stock dividend by 12.5% to $0.45 per share from $0.40 per share, subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled meeting in July. Announcement • May 31
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rail Assets of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) for $4.4 billion. GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rail Assets of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) for $4.4 billion on May 29, 2025. The sale includes Wells Fargo's entire portfolio of rail operating lease assets. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, MUFG Bank Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) are providing the joint venture with a fully underwritten $3.2 billion 5-year unsecured term loan and a $250 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals and clearances, and it is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 or sooner. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP served as legal counsel to Wells Fargo in connection with the transaction. BofA Securities acted as the sole financial advisor to GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure. Mayer Brown is serving as legal counsel to GATX. Otness, Eric C, Perez, Ralph E, Brill, Jeffrey A, Reed, Michael, Romero, Jeff A, Wagener, David M, Schwartz, Kenneth B, Moniri, Aryan, Kumayama, Ken D of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal counsel to Brookfield Infrastructure. Reported Earnings • Apr 12
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$1.41 (vs US$1.21 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$1.41 (up from US$1.21 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$19.2b (down 3.6% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$4.62b (up 7.0% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 24% (up from 22% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 11% per year. New Risk • Apr 04
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Peruvian stocks, typically moving 6.5% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to US$66.90, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Banks industry in South America. Total returns to shareholders of 48% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at US$48.43 per share. Announcement • Mar 21
Wells Fargo & Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$5.43 (vs US$4.88 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$5.43 (up from US$4.88 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$78.0b (up 1.0% from FY 2023). Net income: US$18.6b (up 3.5% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 24% (in line with FY 2023). Net interest margin (NIM): 2.73% (down from 3.06% in FY 2023). Cost-to-income ratio: 66.0% (down from 67.0% in FY 2023). Non-performing loans: 0.85% (down from 0.88% in FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to US$81.00, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Banks industry in South America. Total returns to shareholders of 65% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at US$48.22 per share. Announcement • Jan 31
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Change of Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking Wells Fargo & Company announced that Jon Weiss, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), has informed the company of his intention to retire. Weiss, who has been with Wells Fargo for nearly 20 years, will step down as Co-CEO effective immediately and will formally retire on June 1, 2025. Fernando Rivas, who joined Wells Fargo in May 2024 as Co-CEO of CIB, will become CIB’s sole CEO. Weiss started his career with Wells Fargo in 2005 in Investment Banking. In 2008, he became Co-Head of the Investment Banking & Capital Markets division and in 2014 he became President and Head of Wells Fargo Securities. In 2017, he was named Head of Wealth & Investment Management, a position he held until February 2020 when he was named CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking. Announcement • Jan 29
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Common Stock Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.40 per share, payable March 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Feb. 7, 2025. Announcement • Jan 21
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Executive Changes Wells Fargo & Company announced that Ed Olebe has been named the company’s new head of Cards and Merchant Services, effective immediately. Olebe joins Wells Fargo from JPMorgan Chase, where he served as president of Branded Cards. Olebe brings more than 25 years of financial services and credit card experience to Wells Fargo. Before his role as president of Branded Cards at JPMorgan Chase, he led Chase’s Co-Branded Cards, Ultimate Rewards and Loyalty Services, and Digital for Cards, Auto, and Home Lending. Prior to Chase, Olebe was co-founder and CEO of Grasp Mobile Commerce. Earlier in his career, he also worked at Mastercard, where he held leadership roles in digital payments and consumer credit, and with American Express, where he directed products and partnerships. Olebe succeeds Ray Fischer, who last year informed leadership of his decision to retire. Since joining Wells Fargo in 2019, Fischer has transformed the credit card business, driving the launch of the company’s new suite of credit card products that offer value and simplicity, as well as the Merchant Services business, ensuring Wells Fargo has the core capabilities to offer best-in-class card payment solutions to businesses of all sizes. Declared Dividend • Oct 27
Third quarter dividend of US$0.40 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.40. Ex-date: 8th November 2024 Payment date: 1st December 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by earnings (30% payout ratio) and is expected to be well covered in 3 years' time (32% forecast payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 2.9% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 27% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Oct 25
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Common Stock Dividend, Payable on Dec. 1, 2024 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.40 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Nov. 8, 2024. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 16
Insider recently sold US$2.2m worth of stock On the 14th of October, Saul Van Beurden sold around 35k shares on-market at roughly US$61.99 per share. This transaction amounted to 21% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of US$2.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 11
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$1.43 (vs US$1.49 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$1.43 (down from US$1.49 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$19.3b (down 1.8% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$4.85b (down 11% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 25% (down from 28% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year. Announcement • Oct 08
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Management Changes Wells Fargo & Company named Elena M. Gallo as Government Banking Division Executive. Gallo, a 35-year financial services veteran, succeeds Mara Holley, who is retiring after leading Government Banking since 2015. Gallo is based in New York. Gallo has served as Northeast market executive for Government Banking since 2019, leading a team of relationship managers from Virginia to Maine. They serve the financial needs of federal and state agencies and authorities, water districts, and school districts. In her new role, Gallo will lead Government Banking nationwide for Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking division, serving more than 3,000 government agencies, public utilities, transportation, and housing authorities in 43 states. Gallo joined Wells Fargo in 2003 in treasury management sales and became Northeast Regional vice president in 2017. Before that, she worked more than a decade at JPMorgan Chase. A native of New York, Gallo earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wagner College on Staten Island. Announcement • Aug 28
Wells Fargo Appoints Peter Dorfman as Managing Director Wells Fargo has announced plans to expand its sports banking activities. The firm has hired Peter Dorfman from Truist for the undertaking. Dorfman is to function as a managing director. Last year, the bank launched an accreditation programme in sports and entertainment for affiliated wealth management advisers. Dorfman had been with Truist for close to five years. Announcement • Aug 21
Trimont Pty Ltd agreed to acquire Non-Agency Third-Party Servicing Segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing Business from Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) Trimont Pty Ltd agreed to acquire Non-Agency Third-Party Servicing Segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing Business from Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC). The transaction is expected to close in early 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) acted as financial advisor to Trimont Pty Ltd. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as financial advisor to Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC). Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, TriLegal Partners acted as legal advisor to Trimont Pty Ltd. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP acted as legal advisor to Wells Fargo & Company. The transaction funding will be provided by Värde Partners, positions Trimont as the largest loan servicer, managing a combined $640 billion of loans in the United States. Wells Fargo will continue servicing Agency/government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) loans. Announcement • Jul 31
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Executive Appointments Wells Fargo & Company announced that Bridget Engle has been named Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) and Head of Technology, reporting to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee, effective August 12, 2024. Engle will be responsible for all technology across the Company. She brings more than 30 years of experience managing large, global technology organizations in complex financial institutions. Engle joins Wells Fargo from BNY where she served as SEVP and Chief Information Officer (CIO) from 2017 until earlier this year. Prior to her role at BNY, she served in several roles at Bank of America, including as the CIO of Consumer Banking as well as CIO of Global Banking and Markets, and in various roles at several other financial institutions earlier in her career. The company also announced that Tracy Kerrins will serve as the Head of Consumer Technology and will lead a new Generative AI team, which will be responsible for driving the adoption of Generative AI across Wells Fargo, reporting to Engle. Declared Dividend • Jul 29
Second quarter dividend increased to US$0.40 Dividend of US$0.40 is 14% higher than last year. Ex-date: 9th August 2024 Payment date: 1st September 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by earnings (28% payout ratio) and is expected to be well covered in 3 years' time (31% forecast payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 1.6% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 25% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Jul 24
Wells Fargo & Company Approves Third Quarter Dividend, Payable on September 1, 2024 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.40 per share, payable September 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on August 9, 2024. The third quarter dividend represents an increase of $0.05 per share, or 14%, from the prior quarter. Reported Earnings • Jul 13
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$1.35 (vs US$1.26 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$1.35. Revenue: US$19.5b (up 3.4% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$4.64b (flat on 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 24% (in line with 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Announcement • Jun 06
Wells Fargo and Mastercard Announces the New Attune? World Elite Mastercard Wells Fargo and Mastercard announced the new Attune World Elite Mastercard®?, designed to reward cardholders on their purchases that impact their wellbeing, their pets, and the world around them. Cardholders earn unlimited 4% cash rewards on fitness and wellness purchases as well as select sports and entertainment purchases. Cardholders can earn a welcome bonus of $100 cash rewards after spending $500 in qualifying purchases in the first three months. For a limited time, Wells Fargo will also make a donation of $50 to national non-profit organization Capital Link for each cardholder who qualifies for the welcome bonus. Capital Link creates clean energy solutions for health centers supporting local communities during power outages. Card benefits include: Earn 4% cash rewards on Fitness and wellness, like gym memberships, exercise classes, salons and spas; Earn 4% cash rewards on select sports, recreation, and entertainment including live shows and sporting events,gardening and floral stores, as well as pet supplies, boarding and grooming; Earn 4% cash Rewards on purchases like public transit, EV charging stations, and select thrift stores; Earn 1% on other purchases; No Annual Fee; Security benefits including Mastercard Global Service, Mastercard ID Theft Protection and Zero Liability Protection, as well as additional Mastercard travel benefits such as Concierge Service and Mastercard Travel & Lifestyle Services. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 16
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to US$62.05, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Banks industry in South America. Total returns to shareholders of 45% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at US$26.32 per share. Announcement • May 10
Wells Fargo Launches Signify Business Cash Mastercard® Wells Fargo & Company announced the launch of Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard®, its new business credit card with industry-leading cash rewards. Signify Business Cash by Wells Fargo is filling a gap that exists in today’s cash rewards business credit card market, putting value and simplicity in the hands of business owners. Offering unlimited 2% cash rewards on business purchases, with no caps or categories to track, and no annual fee, Signify Business Cash provides business owners with easy-to-understand rewards and compelling value. Signify Business Cash provides business owners valuable benefits and straightforward rewards: Unlimited 2% cash rewards on business purchases – with no caps or categories to track $0 annual fee Earn a $500 cash rewards bonus when spend $5,000 in purchases for business in the first three months Employee cards at no additional cost Additional benefits include Zero Liability protection, account alerts and digital wallets Signify Business Cash cardholders will have access to the Wells Fargo Business Rewards Program, which offers flexible redemption options. They can redeem cash rewards as a statement credit to their Signify Business Cash account, as a direct deposit into an eligible Wells Fargo savings or checking account, or for gift cards, travel and more. Cardholders will also receive World Elite Mastercard benefits, including MasterRental Insurance Coverage, Priority PassTM and Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionTM. Visit the Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard® Credit Card Guide to Benefits for a full list of benefits. Announcement • May 09
Wells Fargo & Company Appoints Fernando Rivas as SEVP, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking and Member of Operating Committee Wells Fargo & Company announced that Fernando Rivas has been named SEVP and Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), reporting to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee, effective May 8, 2024. Rivas and Jon Weiss, who has been CIB’s CEO since February 2020, will lead the business together. Rivas joins Wells Fargo after a nearly 30-year career at JP Morgan Chase & Company (JPMC). He was most recently JPMC’s Head of North American Investment Banking. Prior to that, he was Co-Head of JPMC’s Global Financial Institutions Group. In these and other roles at JPMC, he built and led investment banking franchises and managed many of the firm’s large investment banking relationships, including being involved in dozens of marquee strategic transactions and capital raises. Declared Dividend • May 06
First quarter dividend of US$0.35 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.35. Ex-date: 9th May 2024 Payment date: 1st June 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.7%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 28%. Forecast payout ratio in 3 years: 29%. Reported Earnings • May 05
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$1.21 (vs US$1.25 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$1.21 (down from US$1.25 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$19.9b (up 2.1% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$4.31b (down 8.5% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 22% (down from 24% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Banks industry in South America. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Announcement • Apr 10
Wells Fargo & Company Appoints Jason M. Rosenberg as Head of Public Affairs, Effective from April 15 Wells Fargo & Company announced that Jason M. Rosenberg will join the company on April 15 as Head of Public Affairs, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee. As Head of Public Affairs, Rosenberg will have responsibility for the company’s Corporate Communications, Corporate Marketing, Government Relations and Public Policy, Philanthropy and Community Impact, and Sustainability groups. Rosenberg has extensive experience in finance and public policy. He joins Wells Fargo from Block Inc., which he joined in 2022 as Head of Corporate Affairs. He previously spent 10 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC), where he served in various roles focused on government relations, most recently as Head of U.S. Government Relations. Prior to joining JPMC, he worked on Capitol Hill and in numerous communications and public affairs roles. Wells Fargo’s announcement follows its earlier announcement that William M. Daley, the company’s Vice Chairman and Head of Public Affairs since 2019, planned to retire. Announcement • Mar 06
Wells Fargo to Launch Autograph Journey(Sm) Card Designed for Frequent Travelers Wells Fargo & Company announced a new addition to the celebrated Autograph rewards card suite: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa®? Card. Autograph Journey is designed for frequent travelers and complements Wells Fargo's other consumer credit cards offering customers real, transparent value no matter what they're looking for in their card. Cardholders receive accelerated earn on popular travel categories - unlimited 5x points on hotels, 4x points on airlines, 3x points on other travel and dining, and 1x points on other purchases - as well as a $50 annual statement credit for airfare purchases and travel protection benefits. Autograph Journey benefits: 60,000 bonus rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months; Unlimited 5x points on hotels,4x points on airlines,3x points on other travel andining, 1x on other purchases; $50 annual statement credit for Airfare purchases; No foreign transaction fees; Travel protection benefits, including trip cancellation, which allows to get reimbursed up to $15,000 for lodging, flights, and activities if the trip is canceled for a covered reason. Points Transfer is a new online rewards redemption option for all points-based Wells Fargo-branded credit cards, including Autograph and Autograph Journey. With Points Transfer, cardholders can transfer their Wells Fargo Rewards points as miles, points, or credits to participating partner loyalty programs. Points Transfer goes live April 4 with initial launch partners including: Choice Privileges®?, Air France-KLM; Flying Blue, avianca lifemiles, British Airways Executive Club, AerClub, and Iberia Plus. More partners will continue to be added throughout the year. In addition to premium points earning potential, Autograph Journey cardholders have a live entertainment benefit called Autograph Card Exclusives, a new feature providing Autograph credit cardholders with access to concerts, showcasing big-name artists in small venues. The first of these exclusive events took place in November 2023 with Grammy Award-winning group Mumford & Sons performing for an intimate audience of 1,500 at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Autograph Card Exclusives events will occur in select U.S. cities throughout 2024. Announcement • Feb 22
Wells Fargo & Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2024 Wells Fargo & Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2024. Announcement • Jan 24
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Common Stock Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2024 Wells Fargo & Company announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.35 per share, payable March 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on February 2, 2024. Announcement • Dec 09
Wells Fargo & Company Appoints Darlene Goins as Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact Wells Fargo & Company announced that Darlene Goins is named head of Philanthropy and Community Impact. She will be responsible for the company’s philanthropic strategy in housing access and affordability, financial health, small business growth and sustainability, reporting to vice chairman of Public Affairs Bill Daley. Previously, Goins served as head of Diverse Customer Segments within Wells Fargo’s Consumer, Small & Business Banking, leveraging customer feedback, analytics, and insights to meet the needs of diverse customers. Goins also led the company’s Banking Inclusion Initiative, a 10-year commitment to accelerate access to affordable mainstream accounts and help unbanked individuals have easier access to low-cost banking and financial education. In an earlier role, Goins served as head of Financial Health Philanthropy for the Wells Fargo Foundation, responsible for helping underserved communities by reducing debt, driving savings and advancing wealth-building. She also spent several years in leadership roles at FICO, a leading data and analytics company. Goins is based in San Francisco and currently serves on the boards of national nonprofits Prosperity Now and the Bank Administration Institute (BAI) and serves on the Marin County Priority Setting Committee. She earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in Engineering-Economic Systems (now the Department of Management Science) from Stanford University. Announcement • Oct 29
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Executive Changes Wells Fargo announced that its Vice Chairman, Thomas R. Nides, has decided to leave the company to return his attention to events in the Middle East. Nides joined the company in September after retiring in July as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, a post he had held since 2021. William M. Daley, Wells Fargo’s Vice Chairman of Public Affairs until last month, will return to his prior role, effective immediately. The company will re-start a search for Daley’s replacement in the coming weeks. Announcement • Oct 13
Wells Fargo Expands Advice and Planning, LifeSync Access to All Consumer Customers Wells Fargo & Company announced the expanded availability of LifeSync, a personalized digital approach to aligning customers' goals with their money, to all consumer customers. Available in the Wells Fargo Mobile app, LifeSync launched to all Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) clients earlier this year. This expansion comes in conjunction with a pivotal move for WIM's Advice and Planning group, which will now be an enterprisewide Center of Excellence, providing more customer segments with tailored solutions. LifeSync is now available to all consumer customers. Timely and relevant Wells Fargo content is delivered through its "Newsfeed" feature as goals or life events change and evolve. LifeSync will be fully integrated with a customer's branch experience, providing the option to create a multichannel experience through both digital and banker touchpoints. Customers can choose to either have a goals conversation with a banker and then track those goals in LifeSync, or articulate their goals in LifeSync first and then follow up with a banker. As recently uncovered in Logica Research's Future of Money study, Americans report needing more help with financial decisions than ever, with Gen Z having the highest percentage of respondents indicating a desire to obtain financial advice, especially around managing their money during uncertain economic times. The consumer customer availability of LifeSync further supports Wells Fargo's digital strategy to provide customers with an intuitive banking journey that meets their individual financial needs. Announcement • Oct 12
Wells Fargo Appoints Michael Kamras as MD in Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Wells Fargo has announced that it has appointed an MD. Credit Suisse veteran Michael Kamras has been hired by the firm as an MD in real estate, gaming, lodging and leisure. He is to join the San Francisco-based bank after his gardening leave is completed. Kamras was most recently US head of the REGAL operation at Credit Suisse. 
