American Express Plans Live Audio Webcasts of the First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholders09:00 EDT Wednesday, March 28, 2012 NEW YORK (Business Wire) -- American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call at 5:00 pm (EDT) on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 to discuss first quarter 2012 financial results. The Company's financial results are scheduled to be announced shortly after the market closes on that day. The Company also plans to host a live audio webcast of its annual meeting of shareholders on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 9:00 am (EDT). The meeting will be held in the Auditorium at the Company's headquarters located in lower Manhattan. Live audio of both the investor conference call and the annual meeting of shareholders will be accessible to the general public at http://ir.americanexpress.com. Earnings presentation materials will be posted on the website prior to the investor conference call. Audio replays for both events will be available on the website following each event. American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on facebook.com/americanexpress, foursquare.com/americanexpress, linkedin.com/companies/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress, and youtube.com/americanexpress. Media:Marina Norville, 212-640-2832marina.h.norville@aexp.comorMike O?Neill, 212-640-5951mike.o'neill@aexp.comorInvestors/Analysts:Toby Willard, 212-640-1958sherwood.s.willardjr@aexp.comorRick Petrino, 212-640-5574richard.petrino@aexp.com