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2018 Proxy Statement
Our Vision & Our Mission
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Proxy Summary and Voting Roadmap
Corporate Governance
Item 1 - Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
Our Director Nominees
Our Board's Composition
Our Board's Primary Role and Responsibilities, Structure and Processes
Shareholder Engagement
Board Committees
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership
Director and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Service Effect: Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express
Audit Committee Matters
Item 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Fees and Services
Report of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Executive Compensation
Item 3 - Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation (Say on Pay)
Compensation Discussion & Analysis
Executive Summary
Executive Compensation Principles and Strategy
Elements of Total Direct Compensation
The Compensation Process
Pay Decisions, Performance and Outcomes for 2017
Other
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2017
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2017
Retirement Plan Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination or CIC
Equity Compensation Plans
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 5 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Independent Board Chairman
Additional Information
Stock Ownership Information
- Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Other Information
- Attending the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Webcast
- Notice of Business to Come Before the Meeting
- 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Additional Voting Information
- Multiple Shareholders Sharing the Same Address
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Additional Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation
Annex B - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Location of the 2018 Annual Meeting and How to Get There
Blue Box Values
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2018 Proxy Statement
Our Vision & Our Mission
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Proxy Summary and Voting Roadmap
Corporate Governance
Item 1 - Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
Our Director Nominees
Our Board's Composition
Our Board's Primary Role and Responsibilities, Structure and Processes
Shareholder Engagement
Board Committees
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership
Director and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Service Effect: Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express
Audit Committee Matters
Item 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Fees and Services
Report of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Executive Compensation
Item 3 - Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation (Say on Pay)
Compensation Discussion & Analysis
Executive Summary
Executive Compensation Principles and Strategy
Elements of Total Direct Compensation
The Compensation Process
Pay Decisions, Performance and Outcomes for 2017
Other
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2017
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2017
Retirement Plan Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination or CIC
Equity Compensation Plans
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 5 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Independent Board Chairman
Additional Information
Stock Ownership Information
- Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Other Information
- Attending the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Webcast
- Notice of Business to Come Before the Meeting
- 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Additional Voting Information
- Multiple Shareholders Sharing the Same Address
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Additional Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation
Annex B - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Location of the 2018 Annual Meeting and How to Get There
Blue Box Values
2018 Proxy Statement
2018 Proxy Statement
Our Vision & Our Mission
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Proxy Summary and Voting Roadmap
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance
Item 1 - Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
Our Director Nominees
Our Board's Composition
Our Board's Primary Role and Responsibilities, Structure and Processes
Shareholder Engagement
Board Committees
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership
Director and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Service Effect: Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express
Audit Committee Matters
Audit Committee Matters
Item 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Fees and Services
Report of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Item 3 - Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation (Say on Pay)
Compensation Discussion & Analysis
Compensation Discussion & Analysis
Executive Summary
Executive Compensation Principles and Strategy
Elements of Total Direct Compensation
The Compensation Process
Pay Decisions, Performance and Outcomes for 2017
Other
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2017
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2017
Retirement Plan Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination or CIC
Equity Compensation Plans
Shareholder Proposals
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 5 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Independent Board Chairman
Additional Information
Additional Information
Stock Ownership Information
- Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Other Information
- Attending the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Webcast
- Notice of Business to Come Before the Meeting
- 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Additional Voting Information
- Multiple Shareholders Sharing the Same Address
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Additional Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation
Annex B - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Location of the 2018 Annual Meeting and How to Get There
Blue Box Values
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