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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 17, 2019)

Filed January 17, 2019For Securities:AXP

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Express Company (AXP), filed on January 17, 2019, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018. Investors should note that the core of this report is the press release and additional financial information attached as exhibits, which provide the detailed performance metrics for the period. The filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures but directs readers to the supplementary materials for a comprehensive understanding of AXP's operational and financial condition as of year-end 2018. The disclosure under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is a standard regulatory requirement to disseminate material information regarding financial performance. Investors are encouraged to review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (additional financial information) to assess the company's recent performance, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance that may have been provided.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Express Company (AXP) announced its financial results for Q4 and full year 2018 via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the financial performance.
  • 3Additional financial information (Exhibit 99.2) related to Q4 and full year 2018 results is also attached.
  • 4The report was filed on January 17, 2019, with an event date of January 16, 2019.
  • 5This filing serves as the primary vehicle for communicating these material financial results to the public.
  • 6Investors need to consult the attached exhibits for specific financial data and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disseminate American Express Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year of 2018 to the public, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The specific financial results, performance metrics, and related commentary for the fourth quarter and full year 2018 are contained within the attached exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Additional Financial Information).

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and additional financial information (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this report are the appropriate places to look for any such guidance or outlook provided by American Express Company for future periods.

The 'Event date' (January 16, 2019) typically refers to the date the material event, such as the earnings release or announcement, actually occurred. The 'Filed' date (January 17, 2019) is the date the company officially submitted the 8-K report to the SEC. Companies are generally required to file an 8-K within four business days of the material event.