. . "In putting those charges behind it, Wachovia cleans up the balance sheet in preparation for the sale to Wells Fargo. ???It was prudent for Wachovia to put these losses behind them,??? Wells Fargo CFO Howard Atkins said in a release. ???The asset write-downs, reserve build and other items are consistent with our acquisition assumptions.??? Non-interest expenses in Capital Management increased 73 pe" . .