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U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance
QUARTERLY UPDATE: OCTOBER 2011

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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
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TAKING THE LEAD
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. 

Read More:
http://markets.on.nytimes.com/research/stocks/news/press_release.asp?docTag=201108091234BIZWIRE_USPRX____BW6588&feedID=600&press_symbol=277887

TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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. 

Learn More:
http://www.usbank.com/abf


ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES
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.

Read More:
http://usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/commercial_business/products_and_services/financing/resource_center.cfm


IN THE NEWS
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.


RECENT SUCCESSES
$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


UPCOMING EVENTS
Bronze Sponsor at CFA 67th Annual Convention in New York 
November 16 – 18, 2011


CONTACT US
Please contact us to learn more or to discuss any financing
needs:

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