AmEx (NYSE: AXP) CLO Laureen Seeger logs RSU, option vesting and tax share surrenders

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Express Chief Legal Officer Laureen Seeger reported multiple equity award transactions dated February 1, 2026. She acquired 25,988 shares of common stock from the vesting of performance restricted stock units granted in February 2023, which were earned based on specified performance criteria and continued employment.

Seeger also surrendered 14,119 shares and 480 shares of common stock at a price of $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of performance-based and time-based restricted stock units. In addition, she acquired 1,152 common shares under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award, earned upon the company’s positive cumulative net income over 2023–2025.

Separately, 15,658 employee stock options with a $173.61 exercise price vested, covering 15,658 shares of common stock and expiring on February 1, 2033. Following these transactions, Seeger directly beneficially owned 21,738.577 shares of American Express common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Seeger Laureen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 VESEY STREET, AMERICAN EXPRESS TOWER

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10285-5001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO [ AXP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/01/2026		A(1)		25,988	A	(1)	35,185.577(2)	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		F(3)		14,119	D	$352.17	21,066.577	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		A(4)		1,152	A	(4)	22,218.577	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		F(5)		480	D	$352.17	21,738.577	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$173.61	02/01/2026		A(6)		15,658		02/01/2026	02/01/2033	Common Stock	15,658	$0	15,658	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units that were granted to the reporting person in February 2023, based upon the satisfaction of performance criteria specified for the award at the time of grant and the reporting person's continued employment.

2. Includes shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment.

3. The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units.

4. Represents shares earned under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award upon the Company's positive cumulative net income over 2023-2025 pursuant to Restricted Stock Units that were granted to the reporting person in February 2023.

5. The reported disposition represents the surrender of shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.

6. Represents the vesting of Performance Stock Options that were granted to the reporting person in February 2023, based upon the satisfaction of performance criteria specified for the award at the time of grant and the reporting person's continued employment.

	/s/ James J. Killerlane III, attorney-in-fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What insider transactions did American Express (AXP) Chief Legal Officer report?

Laureen Seeger reported vesting of performance stock units and options, plus related tax share surrenders. She acquired 25,988 common shares from performance RSUs, 1,152 shares from an annual incentive award, and 15,658 stock options, while surrendering 14,119 and 480 shares to satisfy tax obligations.

How many American Express (AXP) shares does Laureen Seeger own after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Laureen Seeger directly beneficially owned 21,738.577 shares of American Express common stock. This figure reflects the net result of award-related share acquisitions and share surrenders used to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

What equity awards vested for American Express (AXP) Chief Legal Officer Laureen Seeger?

Performance restricted stock units granted in February 2023 vested into 25,988 shares after meeting performance conditions and employment requirements. Additionally, 15,658 performance stock options with a $173.61 exercise price vested, and 1,152 shares were earned under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award tied to positive cumulative net income over 2023–2025.

Why did Laureen Seeger surrender American Express (AXP) shares in this Form 4 filing?

The filing states that 14,119 shares and 480 shares of American Express common stock were surrendered to satisfy tax obligations. These obligations arose from the vesting of performance restricted stock units and restricted stock units associated with Seeger’s compensation awards.

What are the details of the stock options reported by American Express (AXP) Chief Legal Officer?

Seeger reported 15,658 employee stock options (right to buy) that vested on February 1, 2026. These options have a $173.61 exercise price, relate to 15,658 underlying common shares, and carry an expiration date of February 1, 2033 according to the Form 4 disclosure.

How were performance conditions linked to Laureen Seeger’s American Express (AXP) awards?

Performance restricted stock units and performance stock options granted in February 2023 vested based on satisfaction of defined performance criteria and continued employment. Additionally, 1,152 shares under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award were earned upon the company’s positive cumulative net income over 2023–2025.