USB 8-K
US Bancorp \De\ (USB)
UNITED STATES
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 28, 2024, U.S. Bancorp (the “Company”) announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) has notified the Company that its preliminary Stress Capital Buffer (“SCB”) requirement is 3.1%, based on the results of the Federal Reserve’s Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test. The Federal Reserve will provide the Company with its final SCB requirement by August 31, 2024, and that requirement will become effective on October 1, 2024, and will remain in effect until September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference. No websites that are cited or referred to in the press release shall be deemed to form part of, or to be incorporated by reference into, this current report.
Forward-Looking Statements
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION APPEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: This current report contains forward-looking statements about the Company. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are based on the information available to, and assumptions and estimates made by, management as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, the Company’s SCB requirement. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| U.S. BANCORP |
| By: /s/ James L. Chosy |
| James L. Chosy |
| Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
Date: June 28, 2024
Exhibit 99.1
News Release
U.S. Bancorp Releases Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Results
MINNEAPOLIS (June 28, 2024)—U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) commented on the results of the Federal Reserve’s Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST) conducted in accordance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Based on its 2024 stress test results, the company expects to be subject to a preliminary stress capital buffer (SCB) of 3.1 percent, for the period beginning October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025. The Federal Reserve has stated that it expects to finalize the SCB for all firms by August 31, 2024. The SCB, when added to the Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital to risk-weighted assets ratio minimum of 4.5 percent, requires the company to maintain a CET1 ratio at or above 7.6 percent through this period.
All U.S. Bancorp regulatory ratios continue to reflect strong capital levels and are in excess of “well-capitalized” requirements. The company’s CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio using the Basel III standardized approach was 10.0 percent as of March 31, 2024.
U.S. Bancorp’s planned capital actions include a 2 percent increase of a quarterly common stock dividend from $0.49 to $0.50 per share, subject to approval by U.S. Bancorp’s Board of Directors, effective in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The company’s common stock repurchases, except for those done exclusively in connection with its stock-based compensation programs, currently remain suspended. The company will evaluate its share repurchases in connection with the potential capital requirements given proposed regulatory capital rules and related landscape. Any additional capital distributions remain subject to the approval of U.S. Bancorp’s Board of Directors and compliance with regulatory requirements.
“The results of this year’s stress test demonstrate that we are well-capitalized, have a healthy balance sheet and remain prepared to manage potential industry stress and withstand a severe economic downturn,” said Andy Cecere, Chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp.
In addition, the company has published its company-run DFAST results, which are available on the company’s website at www.usbank.com under “About Us,” “ Investor Relations,” “Financials,” “Supporting documents” and “Dodd-Frank Act Stress test results.”
The company’s DFAST results may differ from those calculated and published by the Federal Reserve Board largely due to, but not limited to, differences in models, methodologies, assumptions and applicable capital and accounting rules.
About U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp, with more than 70,000 employees and $684 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and Fortune’s most admired superregional bank. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Bancorp website at usbank.com and click on “About Us.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements about U.S. Bancorp. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are based on the information available to, and assumptions and estimates made by, management as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, U.S. Bancorp’s SCB requirement and capital action plans. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.
Investor contact:
George Andersen, U.S. Bancorp Investor Relations
612.303.3620
Media contact:
Jeff Shelman, U.S. Bancorp Public Affairs and Communications
612.303.9933
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