Summary
This 8-K filing from American Express Company (AXP) on October 22, 2009, primarily serves to disclose its financial results for the third quarter of 2009. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1), additional financial information (Exhibit 99.2), and a detailed earnings supplement (Exhibit 99.3) all dated October 22, 2009. These documents provide the company's performance metrics and financial condition for the period ending September 30, 2009. Investors reviewing this filing should focus on the content of the attached exhibits to understand American Express's operational and financial standing during the third quarter of 2009. This period was within the context of the global financial crisis, making the company's performance and outlook particularly important for evaluating its resilience and strategic direction.
Key Highlights
- 1American Express filed an 8-K on October 22, 2009, to report its third quarter 2009 financial results.
- 2The filing includes a press release announcing the Q3 2009 earnings, incorporated as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3Additional financial information for Q3 2009 is provided as Exhibit 99.2.
- 4A detailed '2009 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement' is attached as Exhibit 99.3.
- 5The report indicates that the company's principal executive offices are located at 200 Vesey Street, World Financial Center, New York, NY 10285.
- 6The filing does not contain new material events beyond the disclosure of quarterly financial results; the core information lies within the referenced exhibits.