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Various forward-looking statements are made in this Annual Report, which generally include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,”
“optimistic,” “intend,” “aim,” “will” and similar expressions. Certain factors that may affect these forward-looking statements, including
American Express Company’s ability to achieve its goals referred to herein, are discussed on page 58.
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
American Express Company is a global travel, financial and network services provider. Founded in
1850, the Company serves individuals with charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques and other stored
value products. It also offers financial planning, brokerage services, mutual funds, insurance and other
investment products.
Through its family of Corporate Card services, American Express helps companies and institutions
manage their travel, entertainment and purchasing expenses. It provides investment management services
and administers pension and other employee benefit plans. The Company also offers accounting and
tax preparation services to small businesses, and financial education services to employees at their places
of work.
As the world’s largest travel agency, American Express offers travel and related consulting services to
individuals and corporations around the globe. The Company also provides banking services to wealthy
individuals, retail customers, corporations and financial institutions outside the United States.