8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 16, 2013)

Filed April 16, 2013For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp (USB) filed an 8-K on April 16, 2013, to report its first-quarter 2013 financial results. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results, which is deemed "filed" with the SEC, and an accompanying earnings conference call presentation, which is considered "furnished." Investors should note that the press release contains specific financial performance data for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. While the 8-K itself does not provide the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the core operational and financial condition information. Both the press release and the conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) include forward-looking statements and cautionary notes regarding factors that could impact future performance, which are crucial for understanding potential risks and opportunities.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp filed an 8-K on April 16, 2013, to disclose its first-quarter 2013 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the Q1 2013 financial results, deemed "filed" with the SEC.
  • 3An accompanying earnings conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) is also included, considered "furnished" to the SEC.
  • 4Both the press release and presentation contain forward-looking statements with cautionary language about potential deviations from anticipated results.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for detailed Q1 2013 financial and operational performance data.
  • 6The filing signature indicates Craig E. Gifford, Executive Vice President and Controller, signed on behalf of U.S. Bancorp.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release issued on April 16, 2013, which details the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Information deemed "filed" (like the press release in Exhibit 99.1) is subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Information deemed "furnished" (like the conference call presentation in Exhibit 99.2) generally does not carry the same level of liability.

Both the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the earnings conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) incorporate forward-looking statements. These documents also include cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

The 8-K filing was signed by Craig E. Gifford, who holds the position of Executive Vice President and Controller at U.S. Bancorp.