At U.S. Bancorp, we are committed to delivering the best service possible — in every way. In this Annual Report, we share with you just some of the ways in 2005 that we made improvements, expanded capabilities, developed new services and delivered on our Five Star Service Guarantee, now in its 10th year. Let us show you Five Star Service up close...

Corporate Profile

U.S. Bancorp, with total assets of $209 billion at year-end 2005, is the 6th largest financial holding company in the United States. Our company operates 2,419 banking offices and 5,003 bank-branded ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses, government entities and institutions.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, U.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U.S. Bank. Major lines of business provided by U.S. Bancorp through U.S. Bank and other subsidiaries include Wholesale Banking; Payment Services; Private Client, Trust & Asset Management; and Consumer Banking. More information about these lines of business can be found throughout this report.

Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at usbank.com.

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U.S. Bancorp: At A Glance

Ranking		6th largest U.S. financial holding company
Asset size		$209 billion
Deposits		$125 billion
Loans		$138 billion
Earnings per share (diluted)		$2.42
Return on average assets		2.21%
Return on average equity		22.5%
Efficiency ratio		44.3%
Tangible efficiency ratio		40.8%
Customers		13.4 million
Primary banking region		24 states
Bank branches		2,419
ATMs		5,003
NYSE symbol		USB
At year-end 2005