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American Express Company reports news about a global payments and premium lifestyle brand that issues charge and credit card products, operates a merchant payment network, and serves consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, large corporations, and merchants. Company updates often cover earnings releases, Card Member spending and credit performance, dividend actions on common and preferred shares, investor presentations, and capital allocation.
American Express news also includes product and network developments tied to commercial cards, co-brand card programs, Membership experiences, merchant relationships, Resy dining initiatives, small-business education, and brand partnerships. These announcements reflect the company's model of combining payments, lending, merchant acceptance, rewards, and service experiences across its global network.
American Express (AXP) launched the "Backing International Small Restaurants" grant program with a commitment of $500,000 to support independent eateries owned by underrepresented groups in London, Mexico City, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. Each selected restaurant can receive up to $15,000 for pandemic recovery and improvements. This initiative follows the previous $1 million program aimed at historic restaurants in the U.S. American Express partners with the IDA Foundation for implementation.
American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) has announced dividends on its Series B and D Preferred Shares. The quarterly dividend for Series B, which has a 5.200% Fixed Rate, is set at $8,980.56 per share, payable on November 15, 2021. For Series D, with a 3.550% Fixed Rate Reset, the dividend is $8,973.61 per share, payable on December 15, 2021. These dividends reflect the company’s commitment to providing income to its shareholders.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has launched a new American Express Business Platinum Card® in the U.S., offering over $1,400 in annual value through enhanced benefits. The card targets key business spending categories, providing advantages like 1.5x Membership Rewards® points on various purchases and significant statement credits for services such as Dell, Indeed, and wireless providers. Additionally, improved travel perks include premium airport lounge access, expedited security screening, and global dining reservations. The card comes with an annual fee of $695.
American Express has launched its first Centurion Lounge in Europe at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3, enhancing its airport lounge portfolio. This lounge features over 7,000 square feet of bespoke design and amenities from award-winning local partners, including a menu by Michelin-Star Chef Assaf Granit and exclusive products from Soapsmith. The lounge promotes local culture through its offerings and includes environmentally friendly features like solar panels. This expansion supports American Express's commitment to providing premium travel experiences for its Card Members.
The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per common share, set to be paid on November 10, 2021. Shareholders on record as of October 8, 2021 will receive this dividend. This decision reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its investors while maintaining a strong financial position.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) released its 2020-2021 ESG Report, detailing initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), financial confidence, and climate solutions. The company plans to drive $100 billion in spending at small businesses and invest $500 million on community initiatives. Additionally, American Express commits to net-zero emissions by 2035 and will provide $10 million for climate-related philanthropic efforts. Notable DEI statistics include 48% of new hires globally being women and the achievement of 100% pay equity across genders globally.
American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is set to host a live audio webcast for its earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Friday, October 22, 2021. This call aims to discuss the company's financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Interested parties can access the webcast via the American Express Investor Relations website, where financial results and presentation materials will also be available at 7 a.m. (ET).
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has partnered with Extend to enhance virtual card solutions for U.S. businesses. Eligible American Express Business Card members can quickly generate virtual cards, or tokens, in just five minutes using Extend's app or desktop platform. This partnership aims to improve expense management, security, and payment automation, reflecting a growing trend among businesses to adopt digital payment solutions. According to the American Express Global Business Spend Indicator, 39% of U.S. businesses plan to increase their virtual card usage in the next year.
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