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U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
Technology Finance Group
QUARTERLY UPDATE: Spring 2012


PUTTING CLIENTS FIRST

How Technology Finance Group's leasing associates benefit our 
clients

For all of U.S. Bank, customer service is core to our success. 
In fact, our corporate brand line is "All of US Serving You." 
By focusing on customer service, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance - 
Technology Finance Group is making the leasing process easier 
for clients and vendors. A catalyst to customer service within 
Technology Finance Group is the leasing associate who combines 
sales, accounting and purchasing attributes with a determined 
focus on taking care of clients.

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CASE STUDY: FROST BROWN TODD

Extended services facilitate client move

As a long-standing, trusted financial partner, U.S. Bank 
Equipment Finance - Technology Finance Group was able to provide 
Frost Brown Todd with leasing options for its headquarters 
office relocation. Read more about this move which required 
3,000 pieces of furniture and equipment and a $2.5 million lease. 

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Len Sperl

Specialization in Legal, Professional Services

Len Sperl, Vice President, has been active in the leasing industry 
for more than 30 years. Primarily dedicated to legal and 
professional services financing, Len started at U.S. Bank Equipment 
Finance - Technology Finance Group five years ago after managing 
and leading his own leasing company for 16 years. You may have 
heard Len speak at a regional ILTA event, where he regularly 
educates members on the benefits of technology financing. Len is 
responsible for the Midwest region, along with parts of Pennsylvania 
and New York. U.S. Bank would like to recognize and thank Len for 
his years of service in the United States Navy. 


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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http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/most-admired/2012/snapshots/2950.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
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=117565&p=irol-homeProfile


UPCOMING EVENTS

ALA Annual Conference
Booth 826
Honolulu, HI
April 22 - 26, 2012 


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CONTACT US
Please contact us to learn more or to discuss any financing needs:

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