# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000072971
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-071385
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-071385.hdr.sgml**: 20230315

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-071385

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 5

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230315

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230315

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000072971
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 410449260
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-02979
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23735704

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 420 MONTGOMERY STREET
- **CITY:** SAN FRANCISCO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94163
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6126671234

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 420 MONTGOMERY STREET
- **CITY:** SAN FRANCISCO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94163

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** WELLS FARGO & CO/MN
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19981103

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NORWEST CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NORTHWEST BANCORPORATION
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19830516

**SCHEDULE 14A** 

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities** 

**Exchange Act of 1934** 

**(Amendment No.)** 

Filed by the Registrant ☒ <br> Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

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☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

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**Wells Fargo & Company** 

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|  | <br> Your **Vote** Counts!  |
| | <br> **WELLS FARGO & COMPANY** <br>2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by April 20, 2023<br> 11:59 PM EDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 401(K) PLAN<br> RETURN MAIL PURPOSES ONLY<br> N9777-113 PROXY-CD<br> PO BOX 5191<br> SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117-5191 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D95153-Z84212-Z84211-Z84210 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You invested in WELLS FARGO & COMPANY and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the annual meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 25, 2023.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Get informed before you vote

View the 2023 Notice and Proxy Statement and 2022 Annual Report online at www.proxyvote.com OR scan the QR Barcode below OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 11, 2023. To request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, (1) visit www.proxyvote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

![LOGO](g459608page4new.jpg)

\*The Company will be hosting the meeting live via the internet this year at the website address above. Please check the proxy materials for instructions on how to access the Company's 2023 annual meeting of shareholders as well as for information regarding how to vote online, by phone or by mail before the meeting.

V1.1

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**Vote at www.proxyvote.com** 

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**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the more complete proxy materials that

are available to you on the internet. You may view the proxy

materials at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy.

We encourage you to access and review all of the important

information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to obtain proxy

materials and vote on these important matters.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board<br>Recommends** | **Board<br>Recommends** |
| 1. | Election of Directors |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1a) | Steven D. Black | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1b) | Mark A. Chancy | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1c) | Celeste A. Clark | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1d) | Theodore F. Craver, Jr. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1e) | Richard K. Davis | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1f) | Wayne M. Hewett | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1g) | CeCelia ("CeCe") G. Morken | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1h) | Maria R. Morris | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1i) | Felicia F. Norwood | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1j) | Richard B. Payne, Jr. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1k) | Ronald L. Sargent | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1l) | Charles W. Scharf | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1m) | Suzanne M. Vautrinot | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| 2. | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation (Say on Pay). | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| 3. | Advisory resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve executive compensation (Say on Frequency). | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **EVERY**<br> **YEAR** |
| 4. | Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| 5. | Shareholder Proposal – Adopt Simple Majority Vote. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 6. | Shareholder Proposal – Report on Congruency of Political Spending. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 7. | Shareholder Proposal – Climate Lobbying Report. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 8. | Shareholder Proposal – Climate Transition Report. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 9. | Shareholder Proposal – Fossil Fuel Lending Policy. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 10. | Shareholder Proposal – Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 11. | Shareholder Proposal – Policy on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |  |  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | <br> Your **Vote** Counts!  |
| | <br> **WELLS FARGO & COMPANY** <br>2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by April 24, 2023<br> 11:59 PM EDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> WELLS FARGO & COMPANY<br> C/O EQ SHAREOWNER SERVICES<br> P.O. BOX 64945<br> ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0945 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D95155-P85518 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You invested in WELLS FARGO & COMPANY and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the annual meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 25, 2023.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Get informed before you vote

View the 2023 Notice and Proxy Statement and 2022 Annual Report online at www.proxyvote.com OR scan the QR Barcode below OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 11, 2023. To request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, (1) visit www.proxyvote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

![LOGO](g459608g76j55.jpg)

\*The Company will be hosting the meeting live via the internet this year at the website address above. Please check the proxy materials for instructions on how to access the Company's 2023 annual meeting of shareholders as well as for information regarding how to vote online, by phone or by mail before the meeting.

V1.1

------

**Vote at www.proxyvote.com** 

------

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the more complete proxy materials that

are available to you on the internet. You may view the proxy

materials at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy.

We encourage you to access and review all of the important

information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to obtain proxy

materials and vote on these important matters.

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board<br>Recommends** | **Board<br>Recommends** |
| 1. | Election of Directors |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1a) | Steven D. Black | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1b) | Mark A. Chancy | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1c) | Celeste A. Clark | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1d) | Theodore F. Craver, Jr. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1e) | Richard K. Davis | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1f) | Wayne M. Hewett | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1g) | CeCelia ("CeCe") G. Morken | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1h) | Maria R. Morris | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1i) | Felicia F. Norwood | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1j) | Richard B. Payne, Jr. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1k) | Ronald L. Sargent | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1l) | Charles W. Scharf | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1m) | Suzanne M. Vautrinot | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| 2. | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation (Say on Pay). | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| 3. | Advisory resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve executive compensation (Say on Frequency). | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **EVERY**<br> **YEAR** |
| 4. | Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e03.jpg) | **For** |
| 5. | Shareholder Proposal – Adopt Simple Majority Vote. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 6. | Shareholder Proposal – Report on Congruency of Political Spending. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 7. | Shareholder Proposal – Climate Lobbying Report. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 8. | Shareholder Proposal – Climate Transition Report. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 9. | Shareholder Proposal – Fossil Fuel Lending Policy. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 10. | Shareholder Proposal – Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| 11. | Shareholder Proposal – Policy on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. | ![LOGO](g459608g00e04.jpg) | **Against** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |  |  |

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Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.proxyvote.com, be sure to click "Sign up for E-delivery".

D95156-P85518