8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2005)

Filed July 25, 2005For Securities:AXP

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Express Company (AXP), dated July 25, 2005, announces the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2005. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, along with supplementary financial information (Exhibit 99.2) and an earnings supplement (Exhibit 99.3). While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the filing indicates a formal disclosure of the company's operational and financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the quarter's performance, including key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and segment performance. The filing also ensures compliance with Regulation FD by simultaneously disclosing this information to the public.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express Company filed an 8-K on July 25, 2005, to report its second quarter 2005 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release announcing the Q2 2005 financial results.
  • 3Additional financial information and an earnings supplement for the second quarter of 2005 are also attached as exhibits.
  • 4This report serves to fulfill disclosure requirements under Item 2.02 (Results of Operation and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Investors are directed to the incorporated exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for detailed financial performance data.
  • 6The event date reported is July 25, 2005, aligning with the press release date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disclose American Express Company's financial results for the second quarter of 2005, adhering to regulatory requirements.

The specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K text itself. You will need to refer to the attached exhibits, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Additional financial information), and Exhibit 99.3 (2005 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement), which are incorporated by reference into the filing.

This filing primarily reports on historical financial results for the second quarter of 2005. Any forward-looking statements or guidance would typically be found within the press release or earnings supplement (Exhibits 99.1-99.3) that are attached to this 8-K.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) means that American Express is simultaneously providing this material non-public information about its financial results to the public, ensuring that all investors have access to the same information at the same time.