U.S. Bancorp announces redemption of all outstanding depositary shares representing interests in its Series I non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock

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U.S. Bancorp will redeem all outstanding Series I Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock on April 15, 2021, at a price of $25,000 per share. Holders will also receive a separate payment for the regular quarterly dividend for the period ending April 15, 2021. The redemption will occur through The Depository Trust Company, and all rights related to the stock will cease upon completion. This announcement does not serve as a formal notice of redemption, which is detailed in the certificate of designations.

U.S. Bancorp serves as a significant player in the banking industry with $554 billion in assets.

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• Redemption of Series I Preferred Stock at $25,000 per share, enhancing capital structure.
• The bank is maintaining regular quarterly dividend payments.

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U.S. Bancorp announced today that it will redeem on April 15, 2021 all of its outstanding Series I Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Series I Preferred Stock”), and the corresponding depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the Series I Preferred Stock (the “Series I Depositary Shares”). The Series I Preferred Stock will be redeemed at a redemption price per share equal to $25,000 (equivalent to $1,000 per Series I Depositary Share). Because the redemption date is also a dividend payment date, the redemption price does not include any declared and unpaid dividends. The regular quarterly dividend for the full current quarterly dividend period from, and including, January 15, 2021 to, but excluding, April 15, 2021 will be paid separately in the customary manner on April 15, 2021 to holders of record on March 31, 2021.

The Series I Depositary Shares (CUSIP No. 902973AY2) are held in book-entry form through The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Upon redemption, the Series I Preferred Stock and the Series I Depositary Shares will no longer be outstanding and all rights with respect to such stock and depositary shares will cease and terminate, except the right to payment of the redemption price.

Payment to DTC will be made by U.S. Bank National Association, U.S. Bancorp’s redemption agent for the Series I Depositary Shares. Questions regarding redemption of the Series I Depositary Shares or the procedures therefor may be referred to U.S. Bank National Association at 111 Fillmore Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55107-1402, Attention: Corporate Trust Services, Telephone No.: (800) 934-6802.

This news release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the certificate of designations governing the Series I Preferred Stock or the deposit agreement governing the Series I Depositary Shares and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the notice of redemption issued by U.S. Bancorp.

About U.S. Bancorp

U.S. Bancorp, with nearly 70,000 employees and $554 billion in assets as of December 31, 2020, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States. The Minneapolis-based bank blends its relationship teams, branches and ATM network with digital tools that allow customers to bank when, where and how they prefer. U.S. Bank is committed to serving its millions of retail, business, wealth management, payment, commercial, corporate, and investment customers across the country and around the world as a trusted and responsible financial partner. This commitment continues to earn a spot on the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list and puts U.S. Bank in the top 5% of global companies assessed on the CDP A List for climate change action. Visit usbank.com for more.

Forward-looking statements

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This news 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. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, among other things, the anticipated redemption by U.S. Bancorp of the Series I Preferred Stock and the corresponding Series I Depositary Shares. There can be no assurance that U.S. Bancorp will complete the redemption.

These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, anticipated future revenue and expenses and the future plans and prospects of U.S. Bancorp. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting U.S. Bancorp, its customers, counterparties, employees, and third-party service providers, and the ultimate extent of the impacts on its business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity, and prospects is uncertain. Continued deterioration in general business and economic conditions or turbulence in domestic or global financial markets could adversely affect U.S. Bancorp’s revenues and the values of its assets and liabilities, reduce the availability of funding to certain financial institutions, lead to a tightening of credit, and increase stock price volatility. In addition, changes to statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies or practices could affect U.S. Bancorp in substantial and unpredictable ways. U.S. Bancorp’s results could also be adversely affected by changes in interest rates; further increases in unemployment rates; deterioration in the credit quality of its loan portfolios or in the value of the collateral securing those loans; deterioration in the value of its investment securities; legal and regulatory developments; litigation; increased competition from both banks and non-banks; civil unrest; changes in customer behavior and preferences; breaches in data security; failures to safeguard personal information; effects of mergers and acquisitions and related integration; effects of critical accounting policies and judgments; and management’s ability to effectively manage credit risk, market risk, operational risk, compliance risk, strategic risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and reputation risk.

For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, refer to U.S. Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled “Corporate Risk Profile” and “Risk Factors” contained in Exhibit 13, and all subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, factors other than these risks also could adversely affect U.S. Bancorp’s results, and the reader should not consider these risks to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and U.S. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

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FAQ

What is U.S. Bancorp's redemption plan for Series I Preferred Stock?

U.S. Bancorp plans to redeem all outstanding Series I Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock on April 15, 2021, at a price of $25,000 per share.

When will U.S. Bancorp pay the quarterly dividend?

The regular quarterly dividend for the period ending April 15, 2021, will be paid on April 15, 2021, to holders of record on March 31, 2021.

What will happen to Series I Depositary Shares after redemption?

After redemption, the Series I Preferred Stock and the Series I Depositary Shares will no longer be outstanding, and all rights will cease except for the right to receive the redemption price.

How will the redemption be conducted?

The redemption will be executed through The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and U.S. Bank National Association will act as the redemption agent.

Will there be any declared and unpaid dividends included in the redemption price?

No, the redemption price does not include any declared and unpaid dividends.