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U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
Manufacturing Vendor Services
QUARTERLY UPDATE: Spring 2012


MARKET PULSE: KEN RECTOR

2012 industry trends in manufacturing

Jointly produced by four major industry trade groups, The 
Manufacturing For Growth (MFG) meeting brings together a broad 
spectrum of manufacturing business owners and top industry 
executives focused on restoring manufacturing as a driving force 
in the U.S. economy. Read this issue of MarketPulse to discover 
the key trends and issues discussed at this year's conference 
and the added insight of Ken Rector, general manager.

Read More:
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TOP 10 MARKET SHARE LEADERS - U.S. Bancorp #1
According to EDA, # of leases 2011


IMPORTANT TAX BENEFITS STILL AVAILABLE IN 2012

Don't miss out on Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation

Significant tax benefits for acquiring and installing capital 
equipment still exist in 2012. However, deductions are expected 
to be reduced even further in 2013 so it's important to plan 
now to maximize this opportunity.

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/mvs_article2Q12


TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Rick Barry

National Account Manager drives new business

Rick Barry is responsible for our manufacturing equipment OEM 
partner relationships and helps drive their program design, 
structure, marketing collateral, reporting and more. You may 
have read an article written by Rick or seen him at a regional 
tradeshow or association event representing U.S. Bank Equipment 
Finance - Manufacturing Vendor Services. Rick brings years of 
experience to our team in both equipment finance and the 
manufacturing industry


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


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


TESTIMONIALS

"Now that times are looking up, we are currently in the 
process of working with Manufacturing Vendor Services to 
acquire new equipment. U.S. Bank makes it simple." 
- Brian Bowell, 
Custom Machine Shop, Indiana


Proud member of The Association for Manufacturing Technology
Read More(1): 
http://www.amtda.org


BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
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CONTACT US
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