American Express Company filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
$AXP
Finance: Consumer Services
Finance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure | ||||
The following information is furnished under Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure:
On February 25, 2026, American Express Company (the “Company”) announced plans to build a new approximately 1.95 million square foot headquarters at 200 Greenwich Street (2 World Trade Center site) in New York City. Construction is planned to begin in the spring of 2026 and is expected to be completed in 2031. The project is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial results.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which include current expectations regarding the Company’s headquarters and its development, estimated completion date and impact to the Company’s financial results, among other matters, contain words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” estimate,” “continue” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: risks of real estate development, including the construction delays and cost overruns, receipt of requisite approvals, liability or contract claims by or against project partners, construction firms, governmental bodies or others, the impact of environmental laws and the Company’s ability to procure sufficient insurance coverage on acceptable terms; changes in economic and market conditions, including inflation and building supply chain disruptions; severe weather conditions, natural disasters or other catastrophic events affecting the property or its development; and changes in certification standards. A further description of these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | ||||||||
| (REGISTRANT) | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ James J. Killerlane III | |||||||
| Name: James J. Killerlane III | ||||||||
| Title: Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
Date: February 25, 2026
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