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2019 Proxy Statement
Our Vision & Our Mission
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Corporate Governance
Item 1 - Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
Our Director Nominees
Our Board's Composition
Our Board Evaluation Process
Our Board Leadership Structure
Our Board's Primary Role and Responsibilities, Structure and Processes
Our Board Committees
Our Corporate Governance Framework
Shareholder Engagement
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership
Director Trading in Company Securities
Director and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Powerful Backing of American Express: Corporate Social Responsibility
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
Section Table of Contents
Business, Strategic and Financial Performance
Executive Compensation Principles and Strategy
Shareholder Engagement and Responsiveness to 2018 Say on Pay Vote
Compensation Programs
Compensation Process, Program Governance and Administration
Compensation Outcomes for 2018
Other Compensation Decisions
Other Information
Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2018
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2018
Retirement Plan Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination or CIC
Equity Compensation Plans
Pay Ratio
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 5 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Deducting the Stock Buyback Impact from Executive Pay
Item 6 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Gender Pay Equity
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
- Additional Voting Information
- Multiple Shareholders Sharing the Same Address
- 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Location of the 2019 Annual Meeting and How to Get There
Blue Box Values
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2019 Proxy Statement
Our Vision & Our Mission
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Corporate Governance
Item 1 - Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
Our Director Nominees
Our Board's Composition
Our Board Evaluation Process
Our Board Leadership Structure
Our Board's Primary Role and Responsibilities, Structure and Processes
Our Board Committees
Our Corporate Governance Framework
Shareholder Engagement
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership
Director Trading in Company Securities
Director and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Powerful Backing of American Express: Corporate Social Responsibility
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
Section Table of Contents
Business, Strategic and Financial Performance
Executive Compensation Principles and Strategy
Shareholder Engagement and Responsiveness to 2018 Say on Pay Vote
Compensation Programs
Compensation Process, Program Governance and Administration
Compensation Outcomes for 2018
Other Compensation Decisions
Other Information
Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2018
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2018
Retirement Plan Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination or CIC
Equity Compensation Plans
Pay Ratio
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 5 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Deducting the Stock Buyback Impact from Executive Pay
Item 6 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Gender Pay Equity
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
- Additional Voting Information
- Multiple Shareholders Sharing the Same Address
- 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Location of the 2019 Annual Meeting and How to Get There
Blue Box Values
2019 Proxy Statement
2019 Proxy Statement
Our Vision & Our Mission
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance
Item 1 - Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
Our Director Nominees
Our Board's Composition
Our Board Evaluation Process
Our Board Leadership Structure
Our Board's Primary Role and Responsibilities, Structure and Processes
Our Board Committees
Our Corporate Governance Framework
Shareholder Engagement
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership
Director Trading in Company Securities
Director and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Powerful Backing of American Express: Corporate Social Responsibility
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
Section Table of Contents
Business, Strategic and Financial Performance
Executive Compensation Principles and Strategy
Shareholder Engagement and Responsiveness to 2018 Say on Pay Vote
Compensation Programs
Compensation Process, Program Governance and Administration
Compensation Outcomes for 2018
Other Compensation Decisions
Other Information
Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Summary Compensation Table
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2018
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2018
Retirement Plan Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments Upon Termination or CIC
Equity Compensation Plans
Pay Ratio
Shareholder Proposals
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 5 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Deducting the Stock Buyback Impact from Executive Pay
Item 6 - Shareholder Proposal Relating to Gender Pay Equity
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
- Additional Voting Information
- Multiple Shareholders Sharing the Same Address
- 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Location of the 2019 Annual Meeting and How to Get There
Blue Box Values
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