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American Express — Investor Presentation (February 2011)

48 slides from American Express's investor presentation, Feb 9, 2011

  1. Slide 1: American Express Company Financial Community Meeting

    American Express Company Financial Community Meeting Kenneth Chenault Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Buckminster President, International Consumer Card and Small Business Services February 9, 2011

  2. Slide 2: AXP: The International Story

    AXP: The International Story ■ Large and diverse footprint ■ Differentiated assets and capabilities ■ Flexibility to meet market conditions ■ Delivering strong growth ■ Accelerate momentum with growth opportunities ■ Commitment to win a larger share of International for AXP 2

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    Agenda ■ AXP Footprint in International ■ Performance in International ■ Growth Going Forward 3

  4. Slide 4: AXP International Across the Payments Landscape

    AXP International Across the Payments Landscape Note: The trademarks, logos and service marks used on this slide and throughout this presentation are the property of their respective owners. 4

  5. Slide 5: Global Presence: Over 130 Markets

    Global Presence: Over 130 Markets AXP Top Ten Markets by Billings, 2010 AXP International Markets 5

  6. Slide 6: International Business Operations Business Growth

    International Business Operations* Business Growth $ in billions, FX Adjusted**: CAGR 2006-2010: $1.5 CAGR 2006-2010: $250 $200 $1.0 $150 $100 $0.5 $50 $0 $0.0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Growth Growth vs. PY 14% 11% (2%) 15% (12%) (1%) 25% 54% vs. PY *International Business Op

  7. Slide 7: Strong Network of Relationships

    Strong Network of Relationships 7

  8. Slide 8: Partnership Excellence

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  9. Slide 9: Strong Network of Relationships

    Strong Network of Relationships 9

  10. Slide 10: Unique Capabilities and Assets

    Unique Capabilities and Assets ■ Relationship ■ Brand ■ Risk Management Management ■ Loyalty Marketing ■ Customer Service ■ New Product ■ Marketing Development ■ Partnership Analytics Management ■ Global Platforms ■ Co-branding 10

  11. Slide 11: Agenda

    Agenda ■ AXP Footprint in International ■ Performance in International ■ Growth Going Forward 11

  12. Slide 12: International Business Operations Financial Performance

    International Business Operations* Financial Performance ($ in billions, FX Adj.**) $8.3 $8.2 $8.4 $4.7 $4.5 $4.2 $1.4 $0.9 $0.7 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 Growth vs. PY (2%) 3% (10%) 6% 25% 54% *International Business Operations (IBO) includes the ICS segment and the international

  13. Slide 13: International Business Operations Cards in Force and Billed Business

    International Business Operations* Cards in Force and Billed Business millions $ in billions, FX Adj.** 50 $250 40 $200 30 $150 20 $100 10 $50 0 $0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Growth Growth vs. PY 14% 13% 2% 8% vs. PY 14% 11% (2%) 15% *International Business Operations (IBO) in

  14. Slide 14: International Business Operations Billings Growth vs. U.S.

    International Business Operations* Billings Growth vs. U.S. % increase/decrease vs. prior year: 20% 10% 0% (10%) (20%) Q1'08 Q3'08 Q1'09 Q3'09 Q1'10 Q3'10 Q4’10 International Business Operations (FX Adj.**) U.S. *International Business Operations (IBO) includes the ICS segment and the international

  15. Slide 15: International Card Services Segment

    International Card Services Segment $ in billions $12.0 UK $10.7 $1.8B Canada $9.6 $9.3 $2.5B $8.0 Mexico $4.0 $1.0B $0.0 2008 2009 2010 Other Australia Growth (10%) (3%) $1.9B $2.1B vs. PY *FX adjusted information assumes the average exchange rate in 2010 applies to all prior periods for purposes o

  16. Slide 16: International Card Services Segment

    International Card Services Segment 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% Q1 '08 Q3'08 Q1 '09 Q3'09 Q1 '10 Q3'10 Q4’10 ICS USCS Managed* *See Annex 3 for a reconciliation to GAAP basis for periods prior to 2010. 16

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  18. Slide 18: International and US: Similarities

    International and US: Similarities High Spending Customer base Strong Co-Brand Practice Strong Credit Quality Strong Digital Engagement 18

  19. Slide 19: International and US: Differences

    International and US: Differences FY’ 2010 Spend Velocity 7x 5x Outbound Spend 19% 2% Average Fee Per $68 $36 Card (Adj.)* *Average fee per card is computed from proprietary card activities only. Average fee per card is computed based on net card fees, including the amortization of deferred direct a

  20. Slide 20: International Business Operations Regional Overview

    International Business Operations* Regional Overview FY’2010, FX Adjusted** Billed Business ($ in B) $87.7 $85.5 $60.5 CAGR 2008-2010 1% 12% 7% Card in Force (in MM) 14.2 14.1 13.8 CAGR 2008-2010 2% 13% 1% IBO Pre-Tax Income ($ in MM) $572 $304 $503 CAGR 2008-2010 32% 57% 37% IBO Pre-Tax Income/Bill

  21. Slide 21: Growth Markets

    Growth Markets “Growth Markets“ include BRIC plus Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia and South Korea 21

  22. Slide 22: International Business Operations Growth Market Performance

    International Business Operations* Growth Market Performance “Growth Markets“ include BRIC plus Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia and South Korea $ in billions, In millions $ in millions, FX Adj.** FX Adj.** $39.2 10.2 $318 $32.8 8.4 8.6 $28.7 $203 $162 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 *Internat

  23. Slide 23: Flexible, Multi-Model Approach

    Flexible, Multi-Model Approach ■ Attractive Stable Margins ■ Large Affluent Segment ■ Strong Credit Bureau ■ Financial Institution Loyalty ■ Co-Brand Availability ■ Merchant Value 23

  24. Slide 24: Mexico: High Growth Proprietary Market

    Mexico: High Growth Proprietary Market ■ Highly Profitable ■ High Share of Spend ■ Strong Brand, Relevance 2006-10 CAGR, FX Adj*: (1%) *FX adjusted information assumes the average exchange rate in 2010 applies to all prior periods for purposes of currency translation into U.S. dollars. The CAGR for

  25. Slide 25: Australia: GNS and Proprietary

    Australia: GNS and Proprietary ■ Large Affluent Segment ■ Strong Bank Concentration 2006-10 CAGR, FX Adj*: *FX adjusted information assumes the average exchange rate in 2010 applies to all prior periods for purposes of currency translation into U.S. dollars. The CAGR for 2006 – 2010 for billed busin

  26. Slide 26: Brazil: Partnering for Growth

    Brazil: Partnering for Growth ■ Strong bank distribution – card & merchant ■ Relatively volatile market Jul ‘05-Jun ’10* CAGR, FX Adj*: 10% *FX adjusted information assumes the average exchange rate in 2010 applies to all prior periods for purposes of currency translation into U.S. dollars. The CAGR

  27. Slide 27: Agenda

    Agenda ■ AXP Footprint in International ■ Performance in International ■ Growth Going Forward 27

  28. Slide 28: Growing International

    Growing International New Segments Partnerships Loyalty Alternative Payments 28

  29. Slide 29: Growing International

    Growing International New Segments Coverage & Utilization Partnerships Digital Loyalty & Fee Based Offerings Alternative Payments 29

  30. Slide 30: Small Business Services

    & Relationship Reneeerent Targeted Merchant Acquisition Rewards and Insurance Benefits

  31. Slide 31: Dental Industry – Japan

    Dental Industry – Japan Industry 4.2K Definition & Expertise 0.3K Custom Commercial Designed 2008 2009 2010 Underwriting Products & Rewards 12X Relationship Targeted Management Acquisition 3X X 2008 2009 2010 31

  32. Slide 32: Growth Through Partners

    Growth Through Partners Increase size of business through Help partners address high-end segment existing Bank and co-brand partners. through our unique expertise. 32

  33. Slide 33: Expanding Merchant Coverage

    Expanding Merchant Coverage Launched Sept 2010 Launched June 2010 Launched Nov 2010 33

  34. Slide 34: Digitize the Business

    Digitize the Business In addition to meeting evolving customer needs, our advancements in digital engagement create cost and revenue opportunity. ■ Online Card Acquisition ■ Paperless statements ■ Deliver quality service online ■ Mobile Card Apps and ■ Online Servicing electronic wallet ■ Provide ch

  35. Slide 35: Fee Revenue Mix

    Fee Revenue Mix Net Interest Income 21% Discount Revenue Net Card Fees & Other Revenue 35% 44% 1. Strengthen value and price for value 2. Innovative products for current base 3. Add new sources of revenue 35

  36. Slide 36: Why Loyalty Services?

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  37. Slide 37: Coalition Loyalty Structure

    Coalition Loyalty Structure ■ Consolidate loyalty ■ Build relationships ■ Gain new programs with large customer customers pool ■ More earn ■ Higher consumer opportunities ■ Access to rich data spend ■ Access to valuable ■ Facilitate commerce ■ Increased loyalty / discounts and offers across coalitio

  38. Slide 38: Loyalty Partner Synergies

    Loyalty Partner Synergies Creating value through: ■ New Markets ■ Card Distribution ■ Online and digital channels ■ Add 100M Consumers ■ New Card Products ■ Location-based offers ■ Membership Rewards 38

  39. Slide 39: AXP: The International Story

    AXP: The International Story ■ Large and diverse footprint ■ Differentiated assets and capabilities ■ Flexibility to meet market conditions ■ Delivering strong growth ■ Accelerate momentum with growth opportunities ■ Commitment to win a larger share of International for AXP 39

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  41. Slide 41: Annex 2

    Annex 2 Billed Business Metrics - Reported & FX Adjusted* % increase/(decrease) vs. prior year: Q1'08 Q2'08 Q3'08 Q4'08 Q1'09 Q2'09 Q3'09 Q4'09 Q1'10 Q2'10 Q3'10 Q4'10 Worldwide Reported 14% 12% 8% (10%) (16%) (16%) (11%) 8% 16% 16% 14% 15% FX Adjusted 11% 10% 7% (5%) (12%) (13%) (9%) 4% 12% 15% 14%

  42. Slide 42: Annex 3

    Annex 3 Cardmember Lending ($ in billions, except percentages) Q1'07 Q2'07 Q3'07 Q4'07 Q1'08 Q2'08 Q3'08 Q4'08 Q1'09 Q2'09 Q3'09 Q4'09 Total Loans Worldwide Cardmember Lending Reported (GAAP) $42.2 $48.2 $50.4 $54.4 $49.4 $49.6 $45.7 $42.2 $36.7 $32.5 $31.5 $32.8 Managed $63.1 $68.5 $71.9 $77.1 $75.

  43. Slide 43: Annex 5

    Annex 5 $ in millions; % increase/(decrease) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GAAP Consolidated Pretax Income $5,152 $5,694 $3,581 $2,841 $5,964 Pretax Income from continuing ops - United States $4,312 $4,984 $3,322 $3,131 $6,112 Pretax Income from continuing ops - Unallocated Corp & Other Segment* NA NA ($

  44. Slide 44: Annex 6

    Annex 6 Billed Business Metrics - Reported & FX Adjusted* $ in billions, % increase/(decrease) vs. prior year: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 International Business Operations Reported $ 154.7 $ 188.0 $ 212.2 $ 196.1 $ 234.0 FX Adjusted $ 163.3 $ 185.6 $ 205.8 $ 202.7 $ 234.0 Reported 22% 13% (8%) 19% FX

  45. Slide 45: Annex 7

    Annex 7 $ in millions; % increase/(decrease) Revenues net of Interest Expense 2008 2009 2010 GAAP Consolidated Revenues net of Interest Expense $28,365 $24,523 $27,819 Revenues net of Interest Expense - United States $19,792 $17,489 $20,246 Revenues net of Interest Expense - Unallocated Corp & Other

  46. Slide 46: Annex 8

    Annex 8 $ in millions; % increase/(decrease) Operating Expenses (Salaries & Benefits, Professional Services, Occupancy & Equipment, Communications & Other, Net) 2008 2009 2010 GAAP Consolidated Operating Expenses $11,625 $9,902 $11,004 Operating Expenses - United States $6,266 $5,468 $5,860 Operatin

  47. Slide 47: Annex 9

    Annex 9 International Card Services Loans, FX Adjusted* ($ in billions, except percentages) 2008 2009 2010 Total Loans Reported $9.5 $9.2 $9.3 FX Adjusted $10.7 $9.6 $9.3 Growth Rates vs. Prior Year Reported (3%) 1% FX Adjusted (10%) (3%) *FX adjusted information assumes the average exchange rate in

  48. Slide 48: Annex 10

    Annex 10 $ in millions; % increase/(decrease) Unallocated Corporate Europe, Middle East & Japan, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, Caribbean GAAP Consolidated United States Segment* International** Africa Australia & Canada 2008 2010 2008 2010 2008 2010 2008 2010 2008 2010 2008 2010 2008 2010 Pretax Inco

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