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U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
Technology Finance Group
QUARTERLY UPDATE: Winter 2012

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2012 ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL MARKET OUTLOOK

Keith Hembre, Nuveen's Chief Economist, discusses the economic 
outlook for 2012. 

In recent months, economic sentiment has oscillated between 
fears of a double dip recession and expectations for a 
strengthening and durable domestic recovery. In this special 
commentary, by Keith Hembre of Nuveen Investments, you'll find 
his outlook for 2012 and insights on how the recovery will continue. 

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/resourcecenter_Hembre2012Outlook


CASE STUDY: THE PORTLAND CLINIC

Financing Healthcare Technology

As a long-standing trusted financial partner, U.S. Bank Equipment 
Finance - Technology Finance Group was able to provide The Portland 
Clinic with a highly competitive and innovative leasing structure. 
Learn how a custom solution helped this Oregon institution 
implement key technology in 2011-2012.  

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/en/advertising/MTFG_solutions.cfm?Name=Christy%20Kenyon&Title=Marketing&Email=Christine.Kenyon%40usbank.com&Phone=415-925-4722&anchorID=tab-desc2#tab-desc2


U.S. BANK IN THE NEWS

Quality & value are keys to continued success

Customers continued to rank U.S. Bank highly in overall satisfaction, 
quality and value according to American Customer Satisfaction Index 
(ACSI) November 2012 research. U.S. Bank once again exceeded the 
industry average and the four largest banks in the country. The 
ACSI released the results of the four largest banks in the country, 
along with industry average and the combined average of all other 
banks. The highest reported score for a bank was 73 and industry 
average was 75 for overall satisfaction. Looking at two primary 
drivers of overall satisfaction - quality and value - U.S. Bank 
remains above the industry average and the largest four banks. In 
customer retention, U.S. Bank scored significantly higher than the 
bank industry average. 

Read More(1):
http://www.theacsi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=110


INDUSTRY UPDATE

New Outlook Report forecasts rise in investment in equipment & 
software in 2012

According to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association 
investment in equipment and software will grow by nine percent 
in 2012. Focused on the $628 billion equipment finance sector, 
the 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook 
report examines equipment investment and capital spending in the 
United States, and evaluates the effects on various factors in 
play currently and into the foreseeable future.

Read More(1):
http://www.elfaonline.org/pub/news/IndNews/news_report.cfm?id=14245


RESOURCES

Keith Hembre's review & outlook

Get vital economic news, trends, updates and perspectives on 
the current state of the economy and financial markets.

Read the Feature:
http://www.usbank.com/resourcecenter

Quarterly Market Views:
http://www.usbank.com/commercial_business/products_and_services/financing/pdf/QtrlyMktViews_Q42011_USB.pdf

U.S. Bank Quarterly Profile:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=117565&p=irol-homeProfile


HISTORICALLY LOW RATES CONTINUE INTO 2012

Financing has never been more affordable.

As 2012 kicks off, make sure you're taking advantage of continued 
historically low rates for financing technology. Contact us today 
to establish a lease line so you're pre-approved to take 
advantage of vendor discounts and acquisition needs. Act now.

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/en/advertising/TFG_solutions.cfm?Name=Christy Kenyon&Title=Marketing&Email=Christine.Kenyon@usbank.com&Phone=415-925-4722&anchorID=tab-desc1#tab-desc1


CONTACT US
Please contact us to learn more or to discuss any financing needs:

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