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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 14, 2012)

Filed March 14, 2012For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K on March 14, 2012, reporting on the positive outcomes of its 2012 capital plan submitted to the Federal Reserve as part of the Annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR). The Federal Reserve did not object to the company's proposed capital actions. This clearance allows U.S. Bancorp to proceed with its capital return strategies. Key developments include the board's approval to increase the common stock dividend to an annualized rate of $0.78 per share ($0.195 quarterly), with the first payment scheduled for April 16, 2012. Additionally, the company announced a significant share repurchase authorization, allowing for the buyback of up to 100 million shares of its outstanding common stock. These actions signal confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Federal Reserve did not object to U.S. Bancorp's 2012 capital plan submitted as part of CCAR.
  • 2Board of Directors approved an increase in the annualized common stock dividend to $0.78 per share ($0.195 quarterly).
  • 3The next quarterly dividend of $0.195 per share is payable on April 16, 2012, to shareholders of record on March 30, 2012.
  • 4Board approved an authorization to repurchase up to 100 million shares of outstanding common stock.
  • 5The announcement indicates a positive assessment of the company's capital adequacy and financial strength by regulators.
  • 6These capital actions are designed to return value to shareholders through increased dividends and share buybacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Federal Reserve's non-objection to U.S. Bancorp's 2012 capital plan signifies that the company has met the regulatory requirements and has sufficient capital to withstand stress scenarios. This clearance is crucial for banks to execute their planned capital distributions, such as dividends and share buybacks.

The annualized common stock dividend rate has been increased to $0.78 per share, which translates to $0.195 per share on a quarterly basis. This represents an increase from previous dividend levels.

U.S. Bancorp's board of directors has approved an authorization to repurchase up to 100 million shares of its outstanding common stock. This program allows the company to buy back its own shares in the open market or through other means, which can potentially increase earnings per share and return capital to shareholders.

The quarterly common stock dividend of $0.195 per share is payable on April 16, 2012. To be eligible to receive this dividend, shareholders must be of record at the close of business on March 30, 2012.