View this email as a Web page.   U.S. Bank Instrumental in Major Merger When Lextron and Animal Health International were looking to merge, they called on U.S. Bank to help them facilitate this major transaction. U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance served as administrative agent, joint leader arranger and joint bookrunner in this $265MM revolving credit facility. The results? These two long-standing companies joined to create a premier animal health business with more than 100 years of combined knowledge and industry expertise.     John Behan We’d like to welcome and introduce John Behan, Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Asset Based Finance. With over 25 years of experience in asset based lending, John is responsible for credit, underwriting, risk and portfolio management for the division. "We're proud to bring a senior leader of John's caliber on board to help drive the continued expansion of U.S. Bank in this market," said Sam Philbrick, President, U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance. John is extremely active in his community through organizations such as the United Way, Habitat for Humanity and American Heart Association.     Obtain the economic perspectives of Keith Hembre, Nuveen Asset Management. His monthly publication, Review & Outlook, delivers detailed forecasts for a number of macro-economic data points — including gross domestic product growth, unemployment, Consumer Price Index, interest rates, and corporate earnings — as well as for domestic and international equity and fixed-income markets.     U.S. Bank was recognized with the prestigious 2011 Spirit of America Award from the United Way. Only one Spirit of America Award is given each year, recognizing the company with the most comprehensive partnership with the United Way in the United States. “At a time when many families need extra help, U.S. Bank has demonstrated true leadership by dedicating their resources and people to improve financial stability through program grants, training, financial education and assistance, community service, and more,” said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide.     Please contact us to learn more or to discuss any financing needs: `eqf_name`, `eqf_title` U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance `eqf_email` `eqf_phone`   U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance provides consistent, reliable access to working capital to fund continued business success and maximize an organization’s borrowing capacity. Our asset based lending industry veterans provide innovative and customized solutions focused on the growth and success of our clients. Learn More: Asset Based Finance $265,000,000 Animal Health International, Inc. Joint Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent   $35,000,000 Lubrication Technologies, Inc. Senior Secured Credit Facility   $18,000,000 IBT, Inc. Senior Secured Credit Facility Bronze Sponsor at CFA 67th Annual Convention in New York November 16 - 18, 2011   1By selecting this link, you will leave U.S. Bank and enter a third-party Web site. U.S. Bank is not responsible for the content of, or products and services provided by this third party, nor does it guarantee the system availability or accuracy of information contained in the site. This Web site is not controlled by U.S. Bank. Please note that the third-party Web site may have privacy and information security policies that differ from those of U.S. Bank. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. Investment products, including shares of mutual funds, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by U.S. Bank or any of its affiliates, nor are they insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any other government agency. An investment in such products involves investment risk including possible loss of principal. U.S. Bank is not responsible for and does not guarantee the products and services, or the performance of the products or services, offered by its affiliates or by third parties. To ensure that you continue to receive email from us, please add us to your Address Book (1800USBanks@usbank-email.com). Thank you. You are receiving this email as a courtesy from U.S. Bank. Please know that you can modify your preferences or be removed from our mailing list at any time. View the U.S. Bank Privacy Pledge. We will never send you an email asking for personal information. Learn more at usbank.com. U.S. Bank · EP-MN-L20D · 200 South 6th Street · Minneapolis, MN 55402 © 2011 U.S. Bank. All rights reserved.