Wells Fargo & Co. - WFC STOCK NEWS

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced its cash tender offers to purchase up to $6.4 billion in various securities. The Offers cover 11 series of securities, including Fixed Spread Securities and Fixed Price Securities, as per the Offer to Purchase dated January 29, 2021. The early tender deadline is set for February 11, 2021, with a planned settlement date of March 2, 2021. Securities tendered may not be withdrawn post-deadline. Additionally, no minimum principal amount is required for the Offers, and Wells Fargo expects to accept 100% of valid tenders at certain priority levels.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has increased its maximum tender amount for cash tender offers from $4.5 billion to $6.4 billion. This adjustment allows Wells Fargo Securities to purchase up to this new limit across 11 series of securities. As of the early tender deadline, $8.35 billion in securities had been validly tendered. The Offers remain unchanged for the securities listed, with the expectation to accept 100% of tendered securities at priority levels 1-4, while level 5 will be accepted on a pro rata basis. The final results will be announced post-offer expiration on Feb. 26, 2021.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced the redemption of 2.5 million of its 5.80% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal Wachovia Income Trust Securities on March 15, 2021. This action follows the redemption of its Class A Preferred Stock, Series I. Each Normal WITS will be redeemed at $1,000, with distribution payments occurring separately for record holders as of February 28, 2021. All regulatory requirements for this redemption have been met, and payments will be processed by U.S. Bank National Association on the redemption date.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced the redemption of 25,000 shares of its Series P Preferred Stock and 40,000 shares of its Series W Preferred Stock, effective March 15, 2021. The redemption price is set at $25,000 per Series P Preferred Share and $25.00 per Series W Preferred Share. This action follows regular quarterly dividend payments on the same date, which will be made to the holders of record as of February 26, 2021. All regulatory requirements for these redemptions have been satisfied, with Equiniti Trust Company acting as the redemption agent.

Wells Fargo announced a redemption of 16,000 shares of its Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series N, effective March 15, 2021. This action will also redeem 16,000,000 related depositary shares. The redemption price is set at $25,000.00 per Preferred Share and $25.00 per Depositary Share. After this transaction, 14,000 Preferred Shares and 14,000,000 Depositary Shares will remain outstanding. The redemption coincides with a scheduled dividend payment. Equiniti Trust Company will act as the redemption agent.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has declared dividends on 12 series of preferred stock, effective March 15, 2021. Key dividends include $18.75 per share for Series L, $325.00 for Series N, and $320.31 for Series O. The dividends are payable to holders of record as of February 26, 2021. Wells Fargo continues to manage approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and provides a broad range of financial services to U.S. households and businesses.

Wells Fargo has announced investments totaling up to $50 million in six African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs). This initiative is part of a broader pledge made on March 10, 2020, to enhance financial access and support economic recovery in communities of color affected by the pandemic. The selected banks will receive financial and technological support from Wells Fargo, aimed at strengthening their lending capacity and community impact. This investment emphasizes Wells Fargo's commitment to fostering economic revitalization and job opportunities in minority communities.

Ameresco (NYSE: AMRC) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) have announced a collaboration to develop approximately 30 megawatts (MW) of onsite solar generation assets across seven states. This project includes nearly 100 solar photovoltaic arrays at various locations, with construction starting in April and continuing into 2022. As part of its sustainability efforts, Wells Fargo has been using renewable energy for all its global electricity needs since 2017. The initiative is expected to bolster local job creation and tax revenue, while Ameresco's expertise made it the preferred partner for this extensive project.

The Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) has issued a Notice detailing the sources of its monthly distributions to shareholders. The Fund has reportedly distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, indicating a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. Shareholders are cautioned that return of capital does not reflect the Fund's investment performance. Distributions are sourced from net investment income, short-term and long-term capital gains, and paid-in capital, with tax reporting dependent on the Fund's investment experience.