Wells Fargo to Redeem $3.51 Billion in Series BB Preferred Stock, Optimizing Capital Structure

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Wells Fargo & Company announced it will redeem all outstanding shares of its Series BB Preferred Stock and related depositary shares, totaling $3.51 billion, on March 16, 2026.

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• Preferred Stock Redemption

  Wells Fargo will redeem all 140,400 outstanding shares of its 3.90% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series BB.

• Depositary Share Redemption

  Concurrently, 3,510,000 related depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in the preferred stock, will also be redeemed.

• Total Redemption Value

  The total redemption value for the preferred stock is $3.51 billion.

• Redemption Date

  The redemption is scheduled for March 16, 2026.

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This redemption of $3.51 billion in preferred stock demonstrates Wells Fargo's strong capital position and ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure. By eliminating these fixed-rate preferred shares, the company reduces its dividend obligations and simplifies its equity base, which can be viewed positively by common shareholders. This move reflects prudent financial management and potentially lower cost of capital going forward.