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): February 1, 2005
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
New York
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-7657 13-4922250
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 Vesey Street, World Financial Center,
New York, New York 10285
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 640-2000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 1, 2005, we announced our plans to pursue a spin-off of our American
Express Financial Advisors unit to our shareholders. A copy of our press
release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99, is being furnished pursuant to
Regulation FD and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 Press Release issued by American Express Company, dated
February 1, 2005.
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/ Gary Crittenden
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Name: Gary Crittenden
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DATE: February 1, 2005
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Report Dated February 1, 2005
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99 Press Release Issued by American Express Company, dated
February 1, 2005.