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2020 Proxy Statement
Our Blue Box Values
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 and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Powerful Backing of 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 and Analysis
- Executive Summary
- Say-On-Pay
- Compensation Programs
- 2020 Annual Target Direct Compensation
- Settlement of LTIA granted in January 2017
- Discouraging Imprudent Risk Taking
- Stock Ownership Guidelines
- Peer Group and Benchmarking
- Role of the Independent Compensation Consultant
- Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Equity Compensation Plans
Incentive Compensation Plan
Item 4: Approval of the Amended and Restated Incentive Compensation Plan
Shareholder Proposals
Item 5: Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 6: Shareholder Proposal Relating to Gender/Racial Pay Equity
Additional Information
Stock Ownership Information
- Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
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
- 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Exhibit A - Amended and Restated American Express Company 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan
Awards and Recognition
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2020 Proxy Statement
Our Blue Box Values
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 and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Powerful Backing of 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 and Analysis
- Executive Summary
- Say-On-Pay
- Compensation Programs
- 2020 Annual Target Direct Compensation
- Settlement of LTIA granted in January 2017
- Discouraging Imprudent Risk Taking
- Stock Ownership Guidelines
- Peer Group and Benchmarking
- Role of the Independent Compensation Consultant
- Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Equity Compensation Plans
Incentive Compensation Plan
Item 4: Approval of the Amended and Restated Incentive Compensation Plan
Shareholder Proposals
Item 5: Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 6: Shareholder Proposal Relating to Gender/Racial Pay Equity
Additional Information
Stock Ownership Information
- Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
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
- 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Exhibit A - Amended and Restated American Express Company 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan
Awards and Recognition
2020 Proxy Statement
2020 Proxy Statement
Our Blue Box Values
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 and Officer Liability Insurance
Certain Relationships and Transactions
The Powerful Backing of 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 and Analysis
- Executive Summary
- Say-On-Pay
- Compensation Programs
- 2020 Annual Target Direct Compensation
- Settlement of LTIA granted in January 2017
- Discouraging Imprudent Risk Taking
- Stock Ownership Guidelines
- Peer Group and Benchmarking
- Role of the Independent Compensation Consultant
- Report of the Compensation and Benefits Committee
Equity Compensation Plans
Incentive Compensation Plan
Incentive Compensation Plan
Item 4: Approval of the Amended and Restated Incentive Compensation Plan
Shareholder Proposals
Shareholder Proposals
Item 5: Shareholder Proposal Relating to Action by Written Consent
Item 6: Shareholder Proposal Relating to Gender/Racial Pay Equity
Additional Information
Additional Information
Stock Ownership Information
- Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
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
- 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Information
- Availability of Form 10-K
Annex A - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Exhibit A - Amended and Restated American Express Company 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan
Awards and Recognition
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