What was the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report the completion of a debt offering by American Express, detailing the principal amounts, interest rates, and maturity dates of the notes issued.

What are the details of the notes issued by American Express?

American Express issued two series of notes: $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% Notes due May 17, 2021, and $800 million in aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due May 17, 2021.

How does this debt issuance impact American Express's financial position?

This debt issuance represents a significant capital raise for American Express, providing funds that can be used for various corporate purposes, such as general corporate needs, potential acquisitions, or strengthening liquidity. It also increases the company's leverage.

Under what authority were these notes issued?

The notes were issued pursuant to a Prospectus Supplement dated May 14, 2018, filed as part of the company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-223581), indicating the use of the company's established shelf registration facility.

AXP 8-K SEC Disclosure — May 17, 2018

Summary

American Express Company (AXP) filed an 8-K report on May 17, 2018, to announce the issuance of new debt securities. Specifically, the company issued $1.2 billion in 3.375% Notes due May 17, 2021, and $800 million in Floating Rate Notes due May 17, 2021. This issuance was conducted under an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC.

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1AXP announced the issuance of $1.2 billion of 3.375% Notes due May 17, 2021.
2AXP also issued $800 million of Floating Rate Notes due May 17, 2021.
3The total aggregate principal amount issued in this offering is $2.0 billion.
4The issuance was made pursuant to a Prospectus Supplement dated May 14, 2018.
5The debt issuance falls under the company's existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
6This filing confirms a significant capital raise event for American Express.

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 17, 2018)

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