Summary
This 8-K filing by U.S. Bancorp (USB) on October 17, 2012, announces the release of its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The filing incorporates by reference a press release and an earnings conference call presentation, both furnished under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should note that the information provided is considered "furnished" and not "filed," meaning it is supplementary and not subject to the same liability as formally filed documents. The primary focus of this report is to provide investors with updated financial performance information for the third quarter of 2012. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the accompanying exhibits contain the detailed results and management's commentary on the company's performance, strategic positioning, and outlook. The company also includes cautionary statements identifying factors that could materially affect future results, a standard practice for disclosing forward-looking information.
Key Highlights
- 1U.S. Bancorp released its financial results for the third quarter of 2012 on October 17, 2012.
- 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a 3Q12 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
- 3Both exhibits are incorporated by reference into the filing.
- 4The information in the press release and presentation is furnished, not filed, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5Forward-looking statements regarding the Company's future performance are included in the furnished materials.
- 6The filing serves as a notification to investors about the availability of the Q3 2012 results and related commentary.