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| EX-99.3 - EARNINGS SUPPLEMENT - AMERICAN EXPRESS CO | earningssupplement.htm |
| EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 22, 2010 - AMERICAN EXPRESS CO | exhibit99_1pressrel.htm |
| EX-99.2 - FINANCIALS - AMERICAN EXPRESS CO | exhibit99_2financials.txt |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2010
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York
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1-7657
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13-4922250
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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200 Vesey Street, World Financial Center
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New York, New York
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10285
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 640-2000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Item 7.01 Regulation
FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished under Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure:
On April 22, 2010, American Express Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2010. A copy of such press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. In addition, in conjunction with the announcement of its financial results, American Express Company distributed additional financial information relating to its 2010 first quarter financial results and a 2010 First Quarter Earnings Supplement. Such additional financial information and the 2010 First Quarter Earnings Supplement are attached to this report as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and each is hereby incorporated by reference.
EXHIBIT
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99.1
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Press Release, dated April 22, 2010, of American Express Company announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.
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99.2
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Additional financial information relating to the financial results of American Express Company for the first quarter of 2010.
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99.3
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2010 First Quarter Earnings Supplement of American Express Company.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
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(REGISTRANT)
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By:
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/s/ Carol V. Schwartz
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Name: Carol V. Schwartz
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Title: Secretary
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Date: April 22, 2010
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated April 22, 2010, of American Express Company announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.
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99.2
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Additional financial information relating to the financial results of American Express Company for the first quarter of 2010.
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99.3
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2010 First Quarter Earnings Supplement of American Express Company.
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