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(Millions, except per share amounts, percentages and employees) 2013 2012 % INC/(DEC)
Total Revenues Net of Interest Expense 32,974  
Net Income $ 5,359  
Return on Average Equity 27.8% 
Total Assets $ 153,375  –
Shareholders’ Equity $ 19,496  
Diluted Net Income Attributable to
Common Shareholders $ 4.88  
Cash Dividends Declared per Share $ 0.89  
Book Value per Share $ 18.32  
Average Common Shares Outstanding for
Diluted Earnings per Common Share 1,089  
Common Share Cash Dividends Declared $ 967  
Common Share Repurchases 55  
Number of Employees 62,800  
2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Various forward-looking statements are made in this Annual Report, which generally include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,”
“optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” 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 54.
TOTAL REVENUES
NET OF INTEREST EXPENSE
(IN BILLIONS)
RETURN ON
AVERAGE EQUITY
NET INCOME
(IN BILLIONS)
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY