American Express Files Routine 8-K

TL;DR

AXP filed a routine 8-K, no major news.

AI Summary

On January 16, 2025, American Express Company (AXP) filed an 8-K report. The filing indicates no specific material events or transactions to report as of that date, suggesting a routine filing or a placeholder.

Why It Matters

This filing confirms American Express's compliance with SEC reporting requirements, indicating no immediate significant corporate actions or disclosures as of January 16, 2025.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard 8-K with no disclosed material events, indicating no immediate new risks.

Key Numbers

• 0000004962 — Central Index Key (Unique identifier for American Express Co.)
• 1-7657 — Commission File Number (SEC file number for American Express Co.)

Key Players & Entities

• AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (company) — Registrant
• 0000004962-25-000005 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• January 16, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• 2126402000 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number

FAQ

From the Filing

0000004962-25-000005.txt : 20250116 0000004962-25-000005.hdr.sgml : 20250116 20250116125634 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000004962-25-000005 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250116 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20250116 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250116 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: 25535040 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-20250116.htm 8-K axp-20250116 0000004962 false 0000004962 2025-01-16 2025-01-16 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):  January 16, 2025   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 8.01 Other Events On January 16, 2025, American Express Company posted the following statement to its newsroom site : “American Express has entered into agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice and reached an agreement in principle with the Staff of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to resolve previously disclosed investigations into historical sales practices for certain U.S. small business customers, which the company ended in 2021 or earlier. We cooperated extensively with these agencies and our regulators and took decisive voluntary action to address these issues, including discontinuing certain products several years ago, conducting a comprehensive internal review, taking appropriate disciplinary measures, making organizational changes, and enhancing policies, compliance,