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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 29, 2016)

Filed January 29, 2016For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp (USB) filed a Form 8-K on January 29, 2016, to report the issuance of $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of 2.35% Medium-Term Notes, Series V (Senior) due January 29, 2021. This issuance was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, indicating the company is accessing public markets for debt financing. The company also filed the legal opinion regarding the Notes as an exhibit. This event highlights U.S. Bancorp's ongoing debt management and capital-raising activities to support its operations and strategic initiatives. Investors should note the coupon rate and maturity date, which provide insights into the cost of borrowing and the company's long-term debt structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp issued $1.2 billion in Medium-Term Notes, Series V (Senior).
  • 2The notes carry a coupon rate of 2.35% and mature on January 29, 2021.
  • 3The issuance was registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 4This filing is an 8-K report, indicating a material event.
  • 5The company provided a legal opinion on the Notes as an exhibit.
  • 6The event date was January 28, 2016, and the filing date was January 29, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to formally report U.S. Bancorp's issuance of $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of its 2.35% Medium-Term Notes, Series V (Senior) due January 29, 2021.

The key terms include an aggregate principal amount of $1.2 billion, a coupon rate of 2.35%, and a maturity date of January 29, 2021. These are senior notes.

Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 signifies that the notes were offered and sold to the public in compliance with federal securities laws, making them available for broader investment. It also means the company has filed the necessary documentation and disclosures with the SEC for this offering.

Filing a legal opinion from legal counsel (Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP in this case) as an exhibit confirms that the issuance of the Notes is legal and valid, providing assurance to investors and regulators.