UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 20, 2008
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-7657 13-4922250
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS 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
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 October 20, 2008, American Express Company issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008. 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 2008 third quarter financial
results and a 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement. Such additional financial
information and the 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement are attached to this
report as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and each is hereby incorporated
by reference.
EXHIBIT
99.1 Press Release, dated October 20, 2008, of American Express Company
announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008.
99.2 Additional financial information relating to the financial results of
American Express Company for the third quarter of 2008.
99.3 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement of American Express Company.
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
Name: Stephen P. Norman
Title: Secretary
DATE: October 20, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 20, 2008, of American Express Company
announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008.
99.2 Additional financial information relating to the financial
results of American Express Company for the third quarter of
2008.
99.3 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement of American Express Company.