Aristotle Value Equity Strategy Added Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) Amid Mixed Growth Drivers

Core Insights - The US equity market experienced a rally in Q3 2025, with the S&P 500 Index increasing by 8.12% during the quarter [1] - Aristotle Capital's Value Equity Strategy reported a composite return of 4.33% gross of fees and 3.82% net of fees, underperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index and S&P 500 Index [1] Company Overview: Wells Fargo & Company - Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is a major financial services institution, headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 1852 [3] - The company has total assets nearing $2 trillion and offers a diverse range of banking and financial solutions across the U.S. and key international markets [3] - Wells Fargo operates through four primary business segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management [3] Stock Performance - Wells Fargo's stock had a one-month return of 3.54% and a 52-week gain of 34.30% [2] - As of October 15, 2025, Wells Fargo's stock closed at $86.46 per share, with a market capitalization of $272.257 billion [2]