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): June 23, 2014
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New York | 1-7657 | 13-4922250 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
200 Vesey Street New York, New York | 10285 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 640-2000
| Not Applicable |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished under Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure:
On June 23, 2014, American Express Company announced that it appointed Laureen E. Seeger as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Seeger is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
EXHIBIT
| 99.1 | American Express Company Press Release, dated June 23, 2014, announcing the appointment of Laureen E. Seeger as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | ||
| (REGISTRANT) | ||
| By: | /s/ Carol V. Schwartz | |
| Name: Carol V. Schwartz | ||
| Title: Secretary | ||
Date: June 23, 2014
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | American Express Company Press Release, dated June 23, 2014, announcing the appointment of Laureen E. Seeger as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. |
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