American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 17, 2013 to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results. The company's financial results are scheduled to be announced shortly after the market closes that day.

The company also plans to host its semi-annual Financial Community Meeting on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. (ET). At the meeting, Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and CEO, will provide a general overview of the company's operating results, key business trends and long term strategies, followed by a question and answer session with the company's senior executives.

Live audio of both the investor conference call and the Financial Community Meeting will be accessible to the general public at http://ir.americanexpress.com. Materials for both events will be posted on the website prior to each event, and audio replays will be available on the website following each event.

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