8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 16, 2007)

Filed January 16, 2007For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

This 8-K filing from U.S. Bancorp (USB), filed on January 16, 2007, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. The core of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this information is furnished, not filed, and is subject to a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and factors that could impact future performance. While the 8-K itself does not provide the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for these details. Key information to look for in the press release would include earnings per share, net income, revenue growth, balance sheet strength, and any management commentary on performance drivers and outlook. This filing acts as a notification and gateway to the detailed financial performance data.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006.
  • 2The press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The financial information is furnished to the SEC, not filed, and is subject to forward-looking statement disclaimers.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific earnings per share, net income, and revenue figures.
  • 5The filing includes a standard cautionary statement about factors that could affect actual results.
  • 6The report was 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 access to U.S. Bancorp's financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006, through an accompanying press release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release issued by U.S. Bancorp on January 16, 2007, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information included in the press release is considered 'furnished' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is provided to the SEC but not subject to the same liabilities as 'filed' information.

Investors should be aware that the press release contains forward-looking statements. The filing includes a cautionary statement that identifies important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these statements.