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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report (Jul 20, 2004)

Filed July 20, 2004For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

This 8-K filing by U.S. Bancorp on July 20, 2004, primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing the company's second quarter 2004 results. Investors seeking specific financial performance data, such as net income, earnings per share, revenue figures, or balance sheet details for the quarter, will need to refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those specifics. The filing itself confirms that the company has announced its Q2 2004 results and has made forward-looking statements within that announcement.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K on July 20, 2004, to report on its financial condition and results of operations.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to include a press release detailing second quarter 2004 results.
  • 3The press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1, contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's performance.
  • 4A cautionary statement is included within the press release, identifying factors that could materially affect actual results.
  • 5The filing confirms the announcement of Q2 2004 results.
  • 6Terrance R. Dolan, Executive Vice President and Controller, signed the filing on behalf of U.S. Bancorp.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing does not contain the specific financial results for the second quarter of 2004. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release issued by U.S. Bancorp on July 20, 2004, for detailed financial performance information.

The actual financial results and performance details for the second quarter of 2004 are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. This press release should be reviewed for specific figures.

The filing states that the press release (Exhibit 99.1) includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company. Therefore, the press release is the source for any forward-looking guidance or outlook U.S. Bancorp may have provided for future periods.

The cautionary statement within the press release is important because it highlights potential risks and factors that could cause the company's actual future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made. It serves to inform investors about the uncertainties inherent in predicting future performance.