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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report (Aug 13, 2002)

Filed August 13, 2002For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

This 8-K filing by U.S. Bancorp (USB) on August 13, 2002, primarily serves to disclose the company's compliance with new regulatory requirements stemming from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Specifically, the company has filed its Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2002, and importantly, has included certifications from its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as mandated by Section 906 of the Act. For investors, this filing signifies U.S. Bancorp's adherence to enhanced corporate governance and financial reporting standards introduced by Sarbanes-Oxley. While the filing itself does not contain new financial performance data, it underscores the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its financial disclosures during a period of significant regulatory change.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2002.
  • 2The company complied with the certification requirements of Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 3Certifications were provided by CEO Jerry A. Grundhofer and CFO David M. Moffett.
  • 4The filing occurred on August 13, 2002, shortly after the effective date of Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • 5This filing relates to Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 9).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that U.S. Bancorp has filed its second quarter 2002 Form 10-Q and, crucially, to disclose that its CEO and CFO have provided the required certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial results. It is a procedural filing to report compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. The actual financial results for the second quarter of 2002 are contained within the accompanying Form 10-Q.

The certifications by the CEO and CFO, mandated by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, are important because they attest to the accuracy of the financial statements and disclosures in the company's periodic reports. This was a significant new requirement aimed at increasing accountability for senior management following accounting scandals.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) is landmark federal legislation that introduced sweeping reforms to the regulation of corporate governance and financial reporting in the United States. This filing indicates U.S. Bancorp's early compliance with some of its key provisions, particularly those related to executive certifications.