8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 18, 2006)

Filed July 18, 2006For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp (USB) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 18, 2006, to furnish a press release dated July 18, 2006, detailing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. This filing serves as the official notification of the company's operational and financial condition for the period. The press release contains forward-looking statements and includes a cautionary note regarding factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations, which is standard practice for public companies. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information on the company's performance during the second quarter of 2006. Investors seeking specific earnings per share, revenue figures, or other key performance indicators for the period will need to refer to the attached press release for these details.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K on July 18, 2006, announcing its financial results.
  • 2The filing pertains to the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
  • 3The press release detailing the results is included as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information provided is considered 'furnished' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The press release contains forward-looking statements.
  • 6A cautionary statement is included in the press release, highlighting factors that could impact future results.
  • 7The report's primary purpose is to provide access to the earnings release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish U.S. Bancorp's press release containing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release issued by U.S. Bancorp on July 18, 2006, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial statements themselves. It 'furnishes' a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that discusses the company's results and directs investors to that document for the specific financial information.

When information is 'furnished' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it generally means it is being provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same level of liability as 'filed' information. However, it is still important information for investors.