EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK – May 13, 2014 – The board of directors of American Express Company today approved a $0.03 – or 13 percent – increase in the quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock. The dividend was raised to $0.26 per common share, from $0.23, payable on August 8, 2014 to shareholders of record on July 11, 2014.
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About American Express
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on facebook.com/americanexpress, foursquare.com/americanexpress, linkedin.com/companies/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress, and youtube.com/americanexpress.
Key links to products and services: charge and credit cards, business credit cards, travel services, gift cards, prepaid cards, merchant services, business travel, and corporate card.
| Contact: | Marina Norville |
| 212-640-2832 | |
| marina.h.norville@aexp.com |
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