This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are set forth in the presentation materials and the Company's reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which can also be found on our website.
March 28, 1850
American Express began operations as a joint stock association in March, 1850. It converted to a New York corporation on June 10, 1965.
May 18, 1977
The Company’s common stock is traded on the NYSE with the symbol AXP.
Stock Splits are as follows:
May 10, 2000
May 8, 1987
August 10, 1983
February 10, 1983
April 25, 1972
March 26, 1968
3 for 1
2 for 1
3 for 2
4 for 3
Dividend checks are mailed out by the Company's transfer agent, Computershare. If you are a shareholder of record and have recently moved, you can call Computershare directly at 1.800.463.5911. International direct dialers may call us at 1.201.680.6578. For the Hearing Impaired, the TDD Number is 1.888.269.5221. Alternately, you may complete a change of address form online through www.computershare.com/investor.
To enroll in the Company's dividend reinvestment program you must own at least 10 shares or purchase 10 shares through the Company's Shareholder Stock Purchase Plan. To obtain a prospectus and enrollment materials, you can call our transfer agent, Computershare, toll-free at 1.800.463.5911.
No buy-back program for small shareholders is planned at this time. Small holders wishing to liquidate their holdings at a modest expense should consider either selling the shares through one of the low cost Internet brokerage services or, if one holds at least 10 shares, enrolling them in the Company's Shareholder's Stock Purchase Plan and then instructing the Plan Administrator, Computershare, to sell the shares.
The Company maintains a record of the NYSE market prices for the Company's shares on each day going back to 1960. To find out the price of the Company's shares on a given date since 1960, contact:
Secretary's Office American Express Company 200 Vesey Street, 50th Floor New York, NY 10285 ATTN: Share Price
Or call 1.212.640.5714
Computershare 462 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202 Telephone: 1.800.463.5911 International: 1.201-680-6578 TDD: 1.888.269.5221
To transfer ownership of your American Express certificated shares, you must contact the Company's transfer agent, Computershare. You can reach them at:
Computershare 462 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone: 1.800.463.5911 International: 1.201-680-6578 TDD: 1.888.269.5221
Further information on transferring share ownership can be found at the Computershare website www.computershare.com/investor
Dividend checks are mailed out by the Company's transfer agent, Computershare. To have a lost or stale dividend check reissued, please contact Mellon directly at 1.800.463.5911. International direct dialers may call at 1-201.680-6578. For the Hearing Impaired, the TDD number is 1.888.269.5221. Alternately, you may e-mail them at Web.Queries@computershare.com.
1099's are issued by the Company's transfer agent, Computershare. To request a duplicate 1099, please contact Computershare directly at 1.800.463.5911. International direct dialers may call 1-680-6578. For the Hearing Impaired, the TDD number is 1.888.269.5221. Alternately, you can submit a request online through www.computershare.com/investor.