8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 20, 2011)

Filed July 20, 2011For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

This 8-K filing by U.S. Bancorp (USB) on July 20, 2011, primarily announces the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Investors should note that the company released a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated as Exhibit 99.1 and considered 'filed' with the SEC. This press release contains important financial and forward-looking information. Additionally, the company furnished a 2Q11 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which provides further historical and forward-looking details. Both documents contain cautionary statements regarding factors that could impact actual future performance, making them crucial for investors to review for a comprehensive understanding of the company's current financial standing and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K on July 20, 2011, to report its Q2 2011 financial results.
  • 2The primary announcement is via a press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated July 20, 2011.
  • 3The press release is officially 'filed' with the SEC, making its content legally relevant.
  • 4A 2Q11 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Exhibit 99.2) was also provided.
  • 5This presentation is 'furnished,' indicating it provides supplementary information.
  • 6Both documents contain forward-looking statements and cautionary notes about potential deviations from anticipated results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide investors with U.S. Bancorp's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

The detailed financial results are primarily contained in the press release issued by U.S. Bancorp on July 20, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is considered 'filed' with the SEC.

The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is 'filed' with the SEC and contains the official announcement of results. The Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Exhibit 99.2) is 'furnished' and provides additional historical and forward-looking information, often in a presentation format for easier understanding of key performance indicators and management commentary.

Yes, both the press release and the earnings conference call presentation include cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.