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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2002
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York 1-7657 13-4922250
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or Identification No.)
organization)
200 Vesey Street, World Financial Center
New York, New York 10285
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 640-2000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 27, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release announcing a write
down of WorldCom, Inc. securities that it holds and its expectations relating
to earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2002. Such press release is filed
herein as Exhibit 99.1.
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/ Gary L. Crittenden
Name: Gary L. Crittenden
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
DATE: June 27, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Item No. Description
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99.1 Press release of American Express Company, dated June 27, 2002,
announcing its write down of WorldCom, Inc. securities and its
expectation as to earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2002.