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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report (May 7, 2002)

Filed May 7, 2002For Securities:AXP

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Express Company (AXP), filed on May 7, 2002, reports on the renegotiation of committed credit line facilities by the company and two of its subsidiaries, American Express Centurion Bank and American Express Credit Corporation (Credco). The primary purpose of this filing is to update investors on the company's liquidity position and its proactive management of its financial resources. Key to investors, the total available credit lines have been set at $11.45 billion. A significant portion, $9.35 billion, is allocated to Credco, while the parent company, American Express, has $1.5 billion. This demonstrates a robust liquidity framework, essential for a financial services company, particularly in managing its short-term debt obligations. The report also notes that as of April 30, 2002, Credco's credit lines covered 76% of its net short-term debt, indicating a healthy buffer.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express Company (AXP) renegotiated committed credit line facilities in April 2002.
  • 2Total available credit lines amount to $11.45 billion.
  • 3$1.5 billion of credit is allocated to the parent company, American Express.
  • 4$9.35 billion of credit is allocated to subsidiary American Express Credit Corporation (Credco).
  • 5Credco has the ability to borrow up to $10.85 billion, which affects the parent company's available credit.
  • 6As of April 30, 2002, Credco's committed bank lines covered 76% of its net short-term debt.
  • 7These credit facilities have staggered expiration dates ranging from 2003 through 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on the renegotiation of committed credit line facilities by American Express Company and its subsidiaries, American Express Centurion Bank and American Express Credit Corporation (Credco), as well as to update investors on the company's liquidity arrangements.

The total available committed credit lines for American Express and its subsidiaries are $11.45 billion. This includes $1.5 billion allocated to the parent company and $9.35 billion allocated to Credco.

Credco has the right to borrow up to a maximum of $10.85 billion. When Credco utilizes its borrowing capacity, there is a commensurate reduction in the amount available to the parent company, American Express.

As of April 30, 2002, Credco's committed bank line coverage of its net short-term debt was 76%. This indicates that a substantial portion of Credco's short-term debt is supported by committed credit lines, which is a positive sign of financial stability and liquidity management.