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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 18, 2018)

Filed January 18, 2018For Securities:AXP

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Express (AXP) on January 18, 2018, announces the release of their fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data but serves as a notification that a press release and additional financial information have been issued and are attached as exhibits. Investors seeking to understand AXP's performance for the period should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Additional Financial Information). These documents would typically provide key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, and business segment performance, offering insights into the company's operational success and financial health heading into 2018.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express filed an 8-K on January 18, 2018.
  • 2The filing pertains to the release of Q4 and Full Year 2017 financial results.
  • 3Key financial performance data is provided via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Further detailed financial information is available in a separate attachment (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5This report serves as notification of the release of earnings, not the detailed financial results themselves.
  • 6Investors need to consult the referenced exhibits for specific financial performance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to American Express's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017. It acts as a notification that the company has released a press release and additional financial documents containing these results.

The actual financial results are not detailed within the 8-K filing itself. You need to refer to the attached exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (additional financial information).

You should expect to find key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially details on business segment performance, balance sheet highlights, and forward-looking statements or guidance for the upcoming period.

No, this 8-K filing is not the earnings report itself. It is a regulatory filing that informs the public that the company has issued its earnings report (press release and additional financial information) and makes those documents available as exhibits to the filing.