8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2007)

Filed January 22, 2007For Securities:AXP

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by American Express Company (AXP) on January 22, 2007, announces the release of its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. The report incorporates by reference a press release, additional financial information, and an earnings supplement, providing investors with detailed performance metrics for the period. Investors should note that this filing serves as the official disclosure mechanism for these results, ensuring timely and transparent communication regarding the company's financial condition and operational performance. The attached exhibits provide the substance of the company's earnings announcement, enabling stakeholders to assess the company's recent financial trajectory and make informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express Company filed an 8-K on January 22, 2007, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these financial results.
  • 3Additional financial information for Q4 and full-year 2006 is provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4A dedicated 2006 Fourth Quarter/Full Year Earnings Supplement is included as Exhibit 99.3.
  • 5This filing serves as the official mechanism for disseminating AXP's 2006 year-end and Q4 financial performance data.
  • 6The report adheres to Regulation FD by simultaneously disclosing material financial information.
  • 7The filing indicates that the company's principal executive offices are located at 200 Vesey Street, World Financial Center, New York, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to American Express Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. This includes a press release and supplementary financial data.

The detailed financial results are primarily found in the incorporated exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Additional financial information), and Exhibit 99.3 (2006 Fourth Quarter/Full Year Earnings Supplement).

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures directly within the main body. Instead, it references and incorporates by reference three exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) which contain the detailed financial results, performance metrics, and an earnings supplement for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006.

The mention of 'Regulation FD Disclosure' (Fair Disclosure) indicates that American Express Company is concurrently releasing this material financial information to the public, ensuring that all investors have access to the same information at the same time, preventing selective disclosure.