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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 22, 2010)

Filed July 22, 2010For Securities:AXP

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Express Company (AXP), filed on July 22, 2010, announces the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2010. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release, additional financial information, and an earnings supplement that detail the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for the specific financial data and operational updates. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results have been released and are publicly available through the attached documents. The core of the investor information lies within the referenced press release and supplements, which would typically cover key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, net income, and segment performance. This filing ensures compliance with disclosure regulations by making these crucial updates accessible to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express Company announced its second quarter 2010 financial results on July 22, 2010.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the official press release detailing these results (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Additional financial information for the second quarter of 2010 is also included as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4A dedicated 2010 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement provides further details on financial performance (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 5This filing serves as the official public dissemination of AXP's Q2 2010 financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing does not contain the specific financial results. Investors need to refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Additional Financial Information) for detailed information on revenue, earnings per share, net income, and other key performance indicators for the second quarter of 2010.

The detailed 2010 Second Quarter Earnings Supplement is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference. You can access this document for in-depth analysis and segment-specific data.

This 8-K filing is primarily focused on the announcement and provision of the second quarter 2010 financial results. Specific strategic updates or forward-looking guidance would typically be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the earnings supplement (Exhibit 99.3).