8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2004)

Filed October 19, 2004For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K report on October 19, 2004, primarily to announce its third quarter 2004 financial results. The company issued a press release detailing these results, which is included as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that the press release contains forward-looking statements and includes a cautionary note about factors that could materially impact actual outcomes. This filing serves as a notification to the market about the company's recent performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for those specifics. Investors are encouraged to review the press release for a comprehensive understanding of U.S. Bancorp's third quarter performance and outlook, paying close attention to the forward-looking statements and associated risks.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp announced its third quarter 2004 financial results via a press release.
  • 2The press release detailing the Q3 2004 results is furnished as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing incorporates the press release by reference, making it an integral part of the report.
  • 4The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company's future performance.
  • 5A cautionary statement is provided within the press release, highlighting factors that could affect actual results.
  • 6The report was filed on October 19, 2004, with an event date of October 18, 2004.
  • 7The filing is signed by Terrance R. Dolan, Executive Vice President and Controller.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide U.S. Bancorp's third quarter 2004 financial results to the public through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are available in the press release issued by U.S. Bancorp on October 19, 2004, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Investors should be aware that the press release contains forward-looking statements about the company's future performance and includes a cautionary statement identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. It is advisable to review these cautionary statements carefully.

The 8-K filing was signed by Terrance R. Dolan, Executive Vice President and Controller, on behalf of U.S. Bancorp.