8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 15, 2008)

Filed April 15, 2008For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K report on April 15, 2008, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The report primarily incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the company's operating results and financial condition for the period. Investors should refer to the press release, included as Exhibit 99.1, for detailed financial information and management's discussion of performance. The press release also includes forward-looking statements, highlighting that actual results may differ materially from projections due to various risk factors. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official channel to file the detailed earnings announcement with the SEC. Investors seeking to understand U.S. Bancorp's performance in the first quarter of 2008 should carefully review the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K to report Q1 2008 results.
  • 2The report incorporates by reference a press release issued on April 15, 2008.
  • 3The press release contains the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
  • 4The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance.
  • 5Important risk factors that could affect actual results are identified in the press release.
  • 6The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 7Terrance R. Dolan, Executive Vice President and Controller, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release issued by U.S. Bancorp on April 15, 2008, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific figures and commentary.

This 8-K filing officially reports U.S. Bancorp's first quarter 2008 earnings to the SEC. It makes the accompanying press release a formal part of the company's SEC filings, ensuring that the disclosed financial information is considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It primarily serves to announce the release of the press release that holds the financial results and related information. The press release is attached as an exhibit.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or performance that are based on current expectations and assumptions. The press release includes these to provide insights into management's outlook, but also includes a cautionary statement noting that actual results could differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.