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U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance
QUARTERLY UPDATE: Spring 2012


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:
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PREPARED FOR GROWTH

How a newly structured ABF facility supported this medical 
distribution client

With the economy recovering but still uncertain, asset based 
lending remains a viable alternative for many businesses. 
Medical distribution companies are one example of high growth 
companies that need to effectively manage cash flow. Find out 
how U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance helped this client be 
positioned to grow.

Read More:
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TOP 10 U.S. ABL LEAD ARRANGER - U.S. Bancorp #5
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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Brian McDonald

We'd like to welcome and introduce Brian McDonald, northeast 
team leader, business development, Asset Based Finance. Based 
in New York, Brian will be responsible for the origination and 
structuring of large corporate asset based loans in the eastern 
region. With more than 25 years of experience in asset-based 
and leveraged lending, Brian also has a B.S. in Business 
Administration from Villanova University and an M.B.A in 
Finance from Seton Hall University.


U.S. BANK IN THE NEWS

2012 FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES 

In March 2012, Fortune Magazine once again named U.S. Bancorp 
#1 among Superregional Banks in their annual listing of the 
world's most admired companies. This ranking is a testament 
to our employees, managing committee and directors - and to 
our valued clients who make it all possible.

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Get vital economic news, trends, updates and perspectives 
on the current state of the economy and financial markets.
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Capital Markets Update
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