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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 3, 2023)

Filed August 3, 2023For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

US BancORP (USB) filed an 8-K on August 3, 2023, primarily detailing a significant debt-to-equity conversion and a related amendment to a registration rights agreement. The company issued 24 million shares of common stock to MUFG Bank, Ltd. for $936 million. This issuance was part of a larger transaction where USB utilized these proceeds to partially repay a cash obligation to MUAH, reducing the outstanding obligation from $3.5 billion to $2.564 billion. This move converts debt into equity, impacting the company's capital structure. The A&R Registration Rights Agreement amends a previous agreement to include the shares issued to MUFG Bank, Ltd. This ensures MUFG Bank has the right to have these newly issued shares registered for resale, subject to certain conditions, maintaining parity with previously issued stock considerations. Investors should note the change in outstanding shares and the ongoing reduction of a significant financial obligation.

Key Highlights

  • 1US BancORP issued 24,000,000 shares of common stock to MUFG Bank, Ltd. on August 3, 2023, for $936 million.
  • 2The stock issuance was made under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, indicating a private placement not involving a public offering.
  • 3Proceeds from the stock issuance ($936 million) were used to partially repay a cash obligation to MUAH, a transaction referred to as the Debt/Equity Conversion.
  • 4The Debt/Equity Conversion reduced US BancORP's remaining cash repayment obligation to MUAH from $3.5 billion to $2.564 billion.
  • 5An Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement was entered into with MUFG Bank, Ltd. to cover the newly issued shares, granting them registration rights.
  • 6The total number of US BancORP common shares issued and outstanding increased to 1,556,965,462 as of August 3, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose was to facilitate a debt-to-equity conversion. US BancORP issued shares to MUFG Bank, Ltd. and used the proceeds to partially repay a significant cash obligation owed to MUAH.

This transaction reduces US BancORP's outstanding cash repayment obligation to MUAH by $936 million, bringing the remaining balance down to $2.564 billion. It converts a portion of the debt into equity.

The agreement ensures that MUFG Bank, Ltd. has the right to request that the shares issued to it be registered with the SEC for potential resale. This provides liquidity for MUFG Bank and ensures their investment is treated similarly to other stock considerations.

This means the issuance was a private transaction not involving a public offering. This exemption is typically available for sales to a limited number of sophisticated investors and avoids the extensive registration process required for public offerings.