form8k.htm
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 20, 2016
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
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
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 20, 2016, American Express Company (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2016. A copy of such press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
In prior quarters, the Company also distributed an earnings supplement in connection with its earnings results. Beginning this quarter, information that was previously included in the earnings supplement can be found in the tables that accompany the press release and presentation slides available on the American Express website at http://ir.americanexpress.com. The presentation slides and other information contained on the American Express website are not incorporated by reference into this report or any other report filed with or furnished to the SEC.
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99.1
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Press Release, dated April 20, 2016, of American Express Company regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2016.
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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 20, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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Press Release, dated April 20, 2016, of American Express Company regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2016.
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