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): November 10, 2008
American Express Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York No. 1-7657 No. 13-4922250
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
World Financial Center
200 Vesey Street 10285
New York, New York
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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 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On November 10, 2008, American Express Company announced that the
U.S. Federal Reserve had approved its application to become licensed as a bank
holding company and to be regulated by the Federal Reserve. A copy of the
company's press release, dated November 10, 2008, is attached as Exhibit 99.1
to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is being filed as part of this Report on Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release, dated November 10, 2008.
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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.
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Stephen P. Norman
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Name: Stephen P. Norman
Title: Secretary
Dated: November 11, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 10, 2008.
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