American Express Company - Resources

When did American Express begin doing business? When was American Express incorporated? When was American Express first listed on the New York Stock Exchange? What is American Express’ ticker symbol? What is the history of stock splits for American Express? Whom do I contact to change my address for dividend payments? Whom do I call to enroll in American Express’ dividend reinvestment program. What are the minimum requirements? How can I obtain a prospectus and enrollment forms? I own a small number of AXP shares that I would like to sell but don’t want to pay high commissions or transaction costs. Does the Company have a buy back program? How can I find out the cost basis for American Express shares received as a gift? How do I replace a lost American Express share certificate? Whom do I contact to transfer ownership of my stock certificate? Whom do I call to replace a dividend check? How can I obtain a duplicate 1099 form?

When did American Express begin doing business?

March 28, 1850

When was American Express incorporated?

American Express began operations as a joint stock association in March, 1850. It converted to a New York corporation on June 10, 1965.

When was American Express first listed on the New York Stock Exchange?

May 18, 1977

What is American Express’ ticker symbol?

The Company’s common stock is traded on the NYSE with the symbol AXP.

What is the history of stock splits for American Express?

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

3 for 1

Whom do I contact to change my address for dividend payments?

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.

Whom do I call to enroll in American Express’ dividend reinvestment program. What are the minimum requirements? How can I obtain a prospectus and enrollment forms?

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.

I own a small number of AXP shares that I would like to sell but don’t want to pay high commissions or transaction costs. Does the Company have a buy back program?

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.

How can I find out the cost basis for American Express shares received as a gift?

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

How do I replace a lost American Express share certificate?

Computershare
462 South 4^th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone: 1.800.463.5911
International: 1.201-680-6578
TDD: 1.888.269.5221

Whom do I contact to transfer ownership of my stock certificate?

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 4^th 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

Whom do I call to replace a dividend check?

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.

How can I obtain a duplicate 1099 form?

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.

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