American Express (AXP) Director Reports 1,019.026 Share Equivalent Units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Michael J. Angelakis, a Director of American Express Company (AXP), reported acquiring 27.023 share equivalent units on 09/30/2025 under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each unit is shown at $335.36, and the filing reports 1,019.026 total share equivalent units beneficially owned after the transaction. The units reflect the value of one common share, are convertible to cash upon termination of director service, have no expiration, and include units from dividend reinvestment features. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025.

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Angelakis Michael J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

200 VESEY STREET

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

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

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
Share Equivalent Units	(1)	09/30/2025		A(2)		27.023		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	27.023	$335.36	1,019.026(4)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one common share.

2. The reported Share Equivalent Units were acquired pursuant to the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled in cash following termination of service as a Director.

3. The Share Equivalent Units are convertible immediately upon termination of service as a Director and have no expiration date.

4. Includes Share Equivalent Units acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and/or the 2003 Share Equivalent Unit Plan for Directors.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney

	/s/ James J. Killerlane III, attorney-in-fact	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Michael J. Angelakis report on the AXP Form 4?

He reported acquiring 27.023 share equivalent units under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan on 09/30/2025 and beneficially owning 1,019.026 units after the transaction.

How are the reported share equivalent units settled under the plan?

The units "will be settled in cash following termination of service as a Director" as stated in the filing.

Do the share equivalent units expire or have vesting dates?

The filing states the share equivalent units are convertible immediately upon termination of service and "have no expiration date."

Does the reported balance include dividend reinvestment units?

Yes. The filing notes the 1,019.026 units include units acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature and/or the 2003 Share Equivalent Unit Plan for Directors.

What is the reported per-unit value shown in the Form 4?

The Form 4 lists a price of $335.36 per share equivalent unit.