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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report (Jul 22, 2002)

Filed July 22, 2002For Securities:AXP

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Express Company (AXP), dated July 22, 2002, primarily serves to announce the company's second quarter 2002 earnings. The report itself does not contain detailed financial figures but rather incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an earnings supplement (Exhibit 99.2) that provide the specifics of their quarterly performance. Investors seeking to understand AXP's financial health and operational results for the period ending June 30, 2002, should refer to these accompanying documents. The filing indicates that the company is reporting its second quarter results on schedule. While this 8-K acts as a notification and filing mechanism for these important updates, the substantive financial details and management commentary are contained within the press release and earnings supplement. These exhibits are crucial for investors to assess revenue, profitability, key business segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by American Express.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of American Express Company's 2002 Second Quarter Earnings Press Release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2Filing of American Express Company's 2002 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Announcement made on July 22, 2002, reporting on the quarter ended June 30, 2002.
  • 4The 8-K acts as a notification of the release of quarterly financial information.
  • 5Key performance metrics and financial details are contained within the referenced exhibits.
  • 6Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to American Express Company's (AXP) financial results for the second quarter of 2002. It incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release and earnings supplement, which contain the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results and detailed information for American Express's second quarter 2002 are located in the exhibits filed with this 8-K report: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (2002 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement).

The earnings reported in this filing cover the second quarter of the fiscal year 2002, which ended on June 30, 2002.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. Instead, it refers investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) and earnings supplement (Exhibit 99.2) for the specific financial data and commentary on the second quarter 2002 performance.