american express Proxy Statements2006

This document announces the annual meeting of American Express Company shareholders to take place on April 24, 2006 at 10:00am at the company's New York City headquarters. Seven items of business will be voted on, including the election of directors, ratification of the selection of the independent auditors, and six shareholder proposals relating to stock options, majority voting for directors, employment policies, and reimbursement of expenses for shareholder-nominated director candidates. Shareholders of record as of February 28, 2006 are entitled to vote.