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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 16, 2018)

Filed November 16, 2018For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

This Current Report on Form 8-K filed by U.S. Bancorp (USB) on November 16, 2018, primarily announces the issuance of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.950% Medium-Term Notes, Series X (Senior) due November 17, 2025. This action signifies the company's engagement in capital raising activities through debt markets to fund its operations or strategic initiatives. The issuance was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, indicating compliance with regulatory requirements for public debt offerings. The filing also includes the legal opinion from Mayer Brown LLP as an exhibit, providing assurance on the legality of the issued notes. For investors, this report signals ongoing financial activities and potential future financial strategies of U.S. Bancorp.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp issued $750 million in Medium-Term Notes.
  • 2The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 3.950% per annum.
  • 3The notes mature on November 17, 2025.
  • 4The issuance is classified as Senior debt.
  • 5The notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 6A legal opinion from Mayer Brown LLP is filed as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to report the issuance of $750 million in Medium-Term Notes by U.S. Bancorp.

The notes have an aggregate principal amount of $750 million, a fixed interest rate of 3.950%, and a maturity date of November 17, 2025. They are designated as Series X (Senior) notes.

While the filing does not explicitly state the purpose, companies typically issue debt to raise capital for various corporate purposes, such as funding operations, acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt.

The legal opinion from Mayer Brown LLP, filed as an exhibit, confirms the legality and validity of the issued notes, providing an additional layer of assurance to investors.