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U.S. Bank Food Industries
QUARTERLY UPDATE: Spring 2012


The Food Industries Quarterly Update is designed to bring you the 
insight you need to optimize your banking strategies today and in 
the future. Food industry leaders rely on U.S. Bank for quality 
and customized solutions that meet their most important financing, 
operational and investment needs. Our industry specialists 
provide clients with unsurpassed experience and understanding 
of the food and agribusiness sectors as well as regional 
conditions and economic cycles. 

Learn More: Food Industries
http://usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/commercial_business/products_and_services/financing/food_industries.cfm?redirect=foodindustries


MARKET PULSE: FOOD INDUSTRIES

How supplier risk is impacting the grain industry

During the past several months, there have been a number of issues 
around the world that have had an impact on the grain business and 
commodity industry as a whole. We talked with Brian J. Moeller, 
senior vice president of U.S. Bank Food Industries, and James D. 
Pegues, portfolio manager of U.S. Bank Food Industries about the 
recent financial trends and what clients can do to protect their 
businesses going forward. 

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/foodindustries_marketpulse_2Q12


LEADING WITH THE GMA

U.S. Bank Food Industries joins the Associate Member Council

U.S. Bank Food Industries was recently honored with a position on 
the GMA Associate Member Council. The Council consists of 
senior-level executives from leading suppliers, service and 
technology providers to the consumer products industry. Its 
primary mission is to provide keen and unbiased insight, knowledge 
and counsel about emerging issues with the aim of improving the 
business capabilities and results of GMA general member companies.

Read More(1):
http://www.gmaonline.org/


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.

Read More(1):
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/most-admired/2012/snapshots/2950.html


EVENT RECAP

International Livestock Congress

U.S. Bank sponsored five events at the 106th annual National Western 
Stock Show earlier this year, including the International Livestock 
Congress and the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals. "As a leader in food 
industries for over 150 years, we are proud to sponsor the 
International Livestock Congress," said Elizabeth Hund, senior vice 
president and division head, U.S. Bank Food Industries. "It's a great 
opportunity for attendees to learn the current challenges facing the 
beef industry. It also allows U.S. Bank to support the organization 
while networking with partners who are in need of financial products 
for the production, processing and distribution of food and agriculture 
products." 

Read More(1)
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20120112-908752.html 


ECONOMIC UPDATES

Keith Hembre's review & outlook

Get vital economic news, trends, updates and perspectives 
on the current state of the economy and financial markets.
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/commercial_business/products_and_services/financing/resource_center.cfm

Capital Markets Update
http://usbank.com/commercial_business/products_and_services/financing/pdf/Capital_Mrkts_Snapshot_Apr2012.pdf

U.S. Bank Quarterly Earnings
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=117565&p=irol-quarterlyearnings

U.S. Bank Quarterly Profile
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EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Grocery Manufacturers Association
Executive Conference
August 25 - 28, 2012

2012 U.S. Bank sponsored ski event
Vail, CO

CONTACT US
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