ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On January 16, 2013, U.S. Bancorp (the "Company") issued a press release reporting quarter ended December 31, 2012 results, and posted on its website its 4Q12 Earnings Conference Call Presentation, which contains certain additional historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The information included in the press release is considered to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The 4Q12 Earnings Conference Call Presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The information included in the 4Q12 Earnings Conference Call Presentation is considered to be "furnished" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The press release and 4Q12 Earnings Conference Call Presentation contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company and each includes a cautionary statement identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release issued by U.S. Bancorp on January 16, 2013, deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

99.2 4Q12 Earnings Conference Call Presentation, deemed "furnished" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.