Amex Amends Articles of Incorporation

TL;DR

AXP is tweaking its share count in the Articles of Incorporation, effective Sept 25.

AI Summary

On September 25, 2024, American Express Company (AXP) filed an 8-K report to disclose amendments to its Articles of Incorporation. These amendments, effective September 25, 2024, relate to the company's capital stock structure, specifically concerning the number of authorized shares of common stock.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a potential adjustment in American Express's capital structure, which could impact future share issuances or stock-based compensation plans.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — Amendments to articles of incorporation regarding share structure are common corporate actions and typically do not represent immediate operational or financial risk.

Key Numbers

• 1-7657 — SEC File Number (American Express's SEC registration number.)
• 13-4922250 — IRS Employer Identification No. (American Express's tax identification number.)

Key Players & Entities

• AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (company) — Registrant
• 0000004962-24-000063 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• September 25, 2024 (date) — Effective date of event
• 200 Vesey Street (address) — Principal executive offices
• New York (location) — State of incorporation and principal executive offices

FAQ

From the Filing

0000004962-24-000063.txt : 20240927 0000004962-24-000063.hdr.sgml : 20240927 20240927120128 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000004962-24-000063 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240925 ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240927 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240927 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EXPRESS CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000004962 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE SERVICES [6199] ORGANIZATION NAME: 02 Finance IRS NUMBER: 134922250 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07657 FILM NUMBER: 241332594 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 VESEY STREET STREET 2: 50TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10285 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126402000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 VESEY STREET STREET 2: 50TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10285 8-K 1 axp-20240925.htm 8-K axp-20240925 0000004962 false 12/31 0000004962 2024-09-25 2024-09-25 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT   Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 27, 2024 ( September 25, 2024 )   AMERICAN EXPRESS CO MPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)     New York   1-7657   13-4922250 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.) 200 Vesey Street , New York , New York 10285 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) ( 212 ) 640-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Shares (par value $0.20 per Share)   AXP   New York Stock Exchange   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On September 25, 2024, the Board of Directors of American Express Company (the “Company”) amended Section 2.4 of the Company’s By-Laws, effective immediately, to provide further detail regarding the effect of abstentions and broker non-votes on the shareholder vote required to approve corporate actions. The foregoing description of the amendment to the By-Laws is qualified in its entirety by the text of the By-Laws, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit