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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): February 13, 2026   WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Delaware   001-02979   No. 41-0449260 (State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File   (IRS Employer of incorporation)   Number)   Identification No.)   333 Market Street , San Francisco , California 94105 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)   Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 415 - 371-2921   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))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $1-2/3   WFC   New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ) 7.5% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, Series L   WFC.PRL   NYSE Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Y   WFC.PRY   NYSE Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Z   WFC.PRZ   NYSE Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series AA   WFC.PRA   NYSE Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series CC   WFC.PRC   NYSE Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series DD   WFC.PRD   NYSE Guarantee of Medium-Term Notes, Series A, due October 30, 2028 of Wells Fargo Finance LLC   WFC/28A   NYSE     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐           Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits   Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-292881 and 333-292881-01) filed by Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Finance LLC with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   On February 13, 2026 , Wells Fargo & Company established its Medium-Term Note Program, Series AA, and Wells Fargo Finance LLC established its Medium-Term Note Program, Series B. The purpose of this Current Report is to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission the related Distribution Agreements and forms of global master notes approved for each series.   (d)       Exhibits   Exhibit No.   Description   Location           1.1   Series AA Distribution Agreement dated February 13, 2026 between Wells Fargo & Company and the Agent named therein.   Filed herewith           1.2   Series B Distribution Agreement dated February 13, 2026 among Wells Fargo Finance LLC, Wells Fargo & Company and the Agent named therein.   Filed herewith           4.1   Form of Global Master Note for Medium-Term Notes, Series AA.   Filed herewith           4.2   Form of Global Master Note for Medium-Term Notes, Series B.   Filed herewith           104   The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.   Filed herewith             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.           WELLS FARGO & COMPANY             DATED: February 13, 2026   /s/ Bryant Owens     Bryant Owens     Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer