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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2003
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York 1-7657 13-4922250
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
200 Vesey Street, World Financial Center
New York, New York 10285
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 640-2000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 10, 2003, American Express Company issued a press release
announcing the appointment of Joan Lordi Amble to the position of senior vice
president and comptroller. A copy of such press release is furnished herein as
Exhibit 99.1.
Exhibit
99.1 Copy of a press release issued by American Express Company,
dated December 10, 2003, announcing the appointment of
Joan Lordi Amble to the position of senior vice president
and comptroller.
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.
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
By /s/ Stephen P. Norman
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Name: Stephen P. Norman
Title: Secretary
DATE: December 10, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Copy of a press release issued by American Express Company,
dated December 10, 2003, announcing the appointment of
Joan Lordi Amble to the position of senior vice president
and comptroller.