8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 23, 2007)

Filed July 23, 2007For Securities:AXP

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by American Express Company (AXP) on July 23, 2007, announces the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2007. The report primarily serves to furnish the earnings release and supporting financial documents to the SEC. Investors can find detailed information regarding the company's performance during the quarter in the attached exhibits, which include the official press release, additional financial data, and a supplemental earnings report. The core of this filing is the dissemination of AXP's Q2 2007 financial performance, offering insights into revenue, profitability, and potentially key business segment metrics. Investors should refer to the incorporated exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational and financial condition as of and for the period ended July 23, 2007.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express Company (AXP) filed a Current Report (8-K) on July 23, 2007.
  • 2The report discloses the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2007.
  • 3The filing includes an earnings press release dated July 23, 2007 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Additional financial information for Q2 2007 is provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5A 2007 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement is also attached as Exhibit 99.3.
  • 6These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 7The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with American Express Company's financial results for the second quarter of 2007, along with related supporting documents.

The detailed financial results are available in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing: the press release (Exhibit 99.1), additional financial information (Exhibit 99.2), and the 2007 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement (Exhibit 99.3). These are incorporated by reference.

This filing specifically covers 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' under Item 2.02 and 'Regulation FD Disclosure' under Item 7.01, ensuring that material information about the company's financial performance is publicly disseminated.

The financial results for the second quarter of 2007 were announced on July 23, 2007, which is also the date of the press release and the filing date of this 8-K report.