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American Express — Investor Day (March 2015)

198 slides from American Express's investor day presentation, Mar 25, 2015

  1. Slide 1: American Express Company 2015 Investor Day

    American Express Company 2015 Investor Day March 25, 2015

  2. Slide 2: 2015 Investor Day

    2015 Investor Day Kenneth Chenault Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edward Gilligan President Stephen Squeri Group President, Global Corporate Services Jeffrey Campbell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook  Q&A 3

  4. Slide 4: Payments Landscape

    Payments Landscape Merchant Merchant Network Issuer Payment acquirer processor processor issuer American Express Business Model 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: Leveraging Our Resources

    Leveraging Our Resources Core Businesses Segments Geographies Products Assets Capabilities Relationships ■ Trusted Brand ■ Marketing / Sales ■ Diverse Customers ■ Premium Positioning ■ Risk Management ■ Merchants ■ Channels ■ Data Analytics ■ Corporate Clients ■ Closed Loop Data and ■ Servicing ■ Bu

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  7. Slide 7: Leveraging Our Resources

    Leveraging Our Resources Core Businesses Segments Geographies Products Assets Capabilities Relationships ■ Trusted Brand ■ Marketing / Sales ■ Diverse Customers ■ Premium Positioning ■ Risk Management ■ Merchants ■ Channels ■ Data Analytics ■ Corporate Clients ■ Closed Loop Data and ■ Servicing ■ Bu

  8. Slide 8: AXP Brand Integrated Model

    Integrated AXP Brand Model Closed Loop Relationships 8

  9. Slide 9: AXP Global Platform Opportunity

    AXP Global Platform Opportunity Integrated AXP Brand Model Closed Loop Relationships 9

  10. Slide 10: Platform Opportunity with Partners

    Platform Opportunity with Partners 10

  11. Slide 11: Financial Growth Drivers

    Financial Growth Drivers Growth Businesses OpEx Leverage Capital Strength EPS Growth 11

  12. Slide 12: Financial Growth Drivers

    Financial Growth Drivers Growth Businesses OpEx Leverage Capital Strength EPS Growth 12

  13. Slide 13: Growth Businesses

    Growth Businesses Growth Businesses U.S. U.S. International Consumer Small Business Businesses Global Global New Merchant Services Commercial Services Businesses 13

  14. Slide 14: Growth Businesses

    Growth Businesses U.S. U.S. International Consumer Small Business Businesses Global Global New Merchant Services Commercial Services Businesses 14

  15. Slide 15: Bluebird and Serve Load Volume & Merchant Spend

    Bluebird and Serve Load Volume & Merchant Spend Load Spend 300+% Increase in platform load from 2012 to 2014 Serve Retail Launch Bluebird Launch 300+% Increase in merchant 2012 2013 2014 2015 spend from 2012 to 2014 15

  16. Slide 16: Bluebird and Serve Spend & Customer Demographics

    Bluebird and Serve Spend & Customer Demographics Spend by Category Customer Diversity T&E of customers are new to 15% Spend 90% the American Express brand or are former Card Members 44% of customers are under 35 85% Non-T&E Spend 53% of customers are female 16

  17. Slide 17: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 17

  18. Slide 18: American Express Company 2015 Investor Day

    American Express Company 2015 Investor Day March 25, 2015

  19. Slide 19: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 19

  20. Slide 20: Metric Trends

    Metric Trends % increase/(decrease) vs. prior year 2012 2013 2014 Billed Business* 8% 7% 7% Billed Business FX Adjusted* 9% 8% 9% Card Member Loans 4% 3% 5% Worldwide Lending Write-off Rate† 2.1% 1.8% 1.5% *See Glossary of Selected Terminology for the definition of Card Billed business and an explan

  21. Slide 21: Financial Performance

    Financial Performance ($ in billions; except per share amounts) FY'14 FY'14 FY'13 Inc/(Dec) Total Revenues Net of Interest Expense $34.2 $33.0 4% Adj. for FX, Business Travel JV and Concur* $33.6 $31.8 5% Diluted EPS† $5.56 $4.88 14% Adj. for Q2'14 BT JV Transaction and Concur** $5.46 12% Return on

  22. Slide 22: February '13 Potential Slow Growth Scenarios

    February '13 Potential Slow Growth Scenarios 500bps (500bps) 12% Scenario 1 700bps 5% 400bps (500bps) Scenario 2 500bps 9% 5% 600bps (500bps) 700bps 15% Scenario 3 7% Revenue OpEx* Share Repurchase Provision/M&P/ EPS Rewards/Other *See Glossary of Selected Terminology for definition of Operating exp

  23. Slide 23: Contribution to Adjusted EPS Growth: 2012-2014 CAGR

    Contribution to Adjusted EPS Growth: 2012-2014 CAGR 4% (3%) 7% 12% 4% Adj. Revenue* Adj. Opex* Share Repurchase Adj. Adj. EPS* Rewards/Provision/ M&P/Taxes/Other* Note: Figures rounded. *The compounded annual growth rates of adjusted revenue and adjusted diluted earnings per share, as well as the EP

  24. Slide 24: Contribution to EPS Growth: 2010-2014 CAGR

    Contribution to EPS Growth: 2010-2014 CAGR 3% (4%) 4% 14% 5% 6% Adj. Revenue* Adj. Opex* Share Repurchase Adj. V/MA Payments EPS Rewards/Provision/ M&P/Taxes/Other* Note: Figures rounded. *The compounded annual growth rate of adjusted revenue , as well as the EPS contributions of adjusted operating

  25. Slide 25: Financial Growth Drivers

    Financial Growth Drivers Growth Businesses OpEx Leverage Capital Strength EPS Growth 25

  26. Slide 26: Revenue Growth vs. Issuer Peers

    Revenue Growth vs. Issuer Peers Card Segment Revenue: 2010-2014 CAGR 6% 6% 6% 5% (2%) (3%) (11%) CapOne* DFS AXP USCS Citi JPM BofA Source: Company reports. Note: Total company results for Discover and Card Segment results for other issuing competitors. Consumer Lending segment for BofA. Issuing com

  27. Slide 27: Pre-Provision PTI Growth vs. Issuer Peers

    Pre-Provision PTI Growth vs. Issuer Peers Card Segment Pre-Provision Profit: 2010-2014 CAGR 9% 7% 4% 0% (5%) (6%) (14%) AXP* USCS* DFS CapOne** Citi JPM BofA*** Source: Company reports. Note: Total company results for Discover and Card Segment results for other issuing competitors. *Pre-provision pr

  28. Slide 28: U.S. Share of Credit/Charge Purchase Volume and Loans

    U.S. Share of Credit/Charge Purchase Volume and Loans AXP as a % of Total U.S. AXP as a % of Total U.S. Credit/Charge Purchase Volume* Revolving Credit Loans** 26.0% 25.4% 7.0% 6.1% 2010 2014 2010 2014 *Source: Nilson General purpose charge and credit. Excludes cash advances. **Source: AXP data and

  29. Slide 29: Profitability Metrics

    Profitability Metrics ROE* Net Income/Revenue PTI/Billings 29.1% 17.2% 0.88% 0.84% 27.5% 14.7% 2010 2014 2010 2014 2010 2014 *Return on average equity is calculated by dividing one year period net income by one year average total shareholders’ equity. 29

  30. Slide 30: Global GDP Growth – IMF

    Global GDP Growth – IMF Real GDP % increase / (decrease) vs. prior year U.S. Worldwide 4.1% 2.9% 2.5% 2.5% 2.6% 2.3% 2.4% 2.4% 2.2% 1.6% '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 *Source: U.S. 2010-2014 Real GDP – U.S Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, chained 2009 dollars; Worldwide

  31. Slide 31: Competitive Environment

    Competitive Environment Traditional Players New Entrants 31

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  33. Slide 33: AXP Financial Targets

    AXP Financial Targets On average and over time: Revenue EPS ROE 8%+ 12-15% 25%+ 33

  34. Slide 34: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 34

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  36. Slide 36: 2015 Investor Day – Ed Gilligan

    2015 Investor Day Ed Gilligan President

  37. Slide 37: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 37

  38. Slide 38: Today's Discussion

    Today’s Discussion Core Business Performance Global Strategies to Drive Growth Transformation of the Core 38

  39. Slide 39: Today's Discussion

    Today’s Discussion Core Business Performance Global Strategies to Drive Growth Transformation of the Core 39

  40. Slide 40: Operate Across Multiple Businesses

    Operate Across Multiple Businesses U.S. U.S. International Consumer Small Business Businesses Global Global New Merchant Services Commercial Services Businesses 40

  41. Slide 41: Strong Market Fundamentals

    Strong Market Fundamentals 2014 Global Payments Volume Attractive Tailwinds  Multi-trillion dollar global payments opportunity Credit / Charge  Secular electronification underway $7T with much room left to run (i.e. Check & global shift to plastic from cash and Cash check) $20T Debit $10T  Robust

  42. Slide 42: Leadership Positions

    Leadership Positions U.S. issuer U.S. issuer in based international on billed based on business* U.S. U.S. billed business** International Consumer Small Business Businesses Global merchant Corporate card acquirer based on issuer based on billed business*** billed business* Global Global Merchant Co

  43. Slide 43: Differentiated Economics by Business

    Differentiated Economics by Business Higher Loyalty Coalition Global Network Customers* Services Number of U.S. Consumer International Global Corporate Consumer & Card U.S. Small Small Business Business Lower Lower Higher Revenue per Customer *Number of customers reflect “cards-in-force” other than

  44. Slide 44: 2014 Return-on-Avg-Tangible-Capital by Segment

    2014 Return-on-Avg-Tangible-Capital by Segment* 93% 34% 36% AXP ROE Target 25% 25% U.S. Card Services International Card Global Commercial Global Network Services Services and Merchant Services *Return on average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, is computed by dividing (i) 2014 segment in

  45. Slide 45: Strong Global Issuing Economics vs. Competitors

    Strong Global Issuing Economics vs. Competitors Total Number of Accounts* for Consumer Adjusted Revenue per Account** for Consumer and Small Business Issuing Businesses and Small Business Issuing Businesses MM, 2014 USD, 2014 139 394 380 233 69 65 186 178 45 44 154 37 Citi*** CapOne**** JPM***** AXP

  46. Slide 46: Core Business Summary

    Core Business Summary  We operate in businesses that are forecasted to have positive underlying growth fundamentals  We have a strong position in each business we operate  Our businesses bring different sources of value to the franchise (number of customers, revenue per customer, returns) 46

  47. Slide 47: Today's Discussion

    Today’s Discussion Core Business Performance Global Strategies to Drive Growth Transformation of the Core 47

  48. Slide 48: Our Value Proposition in a Challenging Environment

    Our Value Proposition in a Challenging Environment External Context  Uncertain macroeconomic environment  Increased regulatory activity  Intense competition  Rapid technological change 48

  49. Slide 49: Our Value Proposition in a Challenging Environment

    Our Value Proposition in a Challenging Environment Our Differentiated Assets  Dynamic business model  Integrated payments platform  Distinctive service & brand  Leader in innovation  Strong position with premium consumers, small businesses & corporates  Industry-leading risk management  Partn

  50. Slide 50: Global Strategies to Drive Growth

    Global Strategies to Drive Growth Drive AXP Growth New customer and Share of Share of merchant acquisition spend wallet lend wallet Global Suite of Partnerships Digital Transformation 50

  51. Slide 51: Investment Profiles

    Investment Profiles New Customer Acquisition Share of Spend Wallet Share of Lend Wallet  Higher upfront  Lower marketing  Diversification of acquisition costs costs revenue  Long-term  Proven marketing  Higher capital relationships strategies requirements  Strong returns  Higher returns  De

  52. Slide 52: Global Customer Acquisition

    Global Customer Acquisition Acquisition Investments Spend from New Customers Indexed to 2013 Indexed to 2013 YoY 12% YoY 16% 2013 2014 2013 2014 2014 ROI* of 400%+ *ROI is an estimated measure of investment return based on the predicted lifetime value of the new Card Member as compared to our total

  53. Slide 53: U.S. Billed Business Volume and Net Interest Income Growth Relative Performance

    U.S. Billed Business Volume and Net Interest Income Growth Relative Performance U.S. Consumer & Small Business Billed Business Growth in U.S. Net Interest Income $B 2012-2014 CAGR 542 AXP USCS 9% 462 JPM 6% 466 381 212 BofA 1% 209 194 CapOne 167 Citi*** 0% 161 172 (1%) Discover**** 106 116 (7%) 2012

  54. Slide 54: U.S. Revenue Growth Rate Relative Performance

    U.S. Revenue Growth Rate Relative Performance 2012-2014 CAGR 6% 5% 2% 0% (1%) (4%) AXP USCS Discover**** CapOne Citi*** JPM* BofA** *JPM total net revenue of Card Services which includes card issuing and merchant services. **BofA Consumer Lending’s total revenue net of interest expense which include

  55. Slide 55: U.S. Consumer: Strong Spend From New Customers

    U.S. Consumer: Strong Spend From New Customers Spend From New Customers Indexed to 2012 CAGR 11% 124 100 106 2012 2013 2014 55

  56. Slide 56: Driving Acquisition Efficiency Through Digital

    Driving Acquisition Efficiency Through Digital Spend From New U.S. Customers Investment Efficiency* of U.S. Digital Through Digital Acquisition Acquisition Indexed to 2012 Indexed to 2012 CAGR 12% CAGR 14% 124 129 100 100 2012 2014 2012 2014 *Investment efficiency is defined as spend from new custom

  57. Slide 57: Attracting New Prospect Segments

    Attracting New Prospect Segments Amex EveryDay Impact 1 More than 10% of total U.S. consumer accounts acquired in 2014 2  Everyday accounts are 2x likely to have revolving balance vs. AXP U.S. consumer proprietary card accounts “A credit card with no annual fee, 3 ~50% increase in AXP spend design

  58. Slide 58: Continued Leadership of U.S. Premium Spend

    Continued Leadership of U.S. Premium Spend* Estimated Share of Card Spend from Card Members and Prospects 2012 2014 AXP AXP Competitors Competitors *“Premium spend” is an internal term to define the spend opportunity for a stable, low risk consumer pool based on specific FICO, spend velocity and pay

  59. Slide 59: Strong Performance of Platinum and Gold

    Strong Performance of Platinum and Gold Strong Performance Enhanced Value Proposition  17 branded lounges globally, with 2 more by mid-2015  Centurion Meet and Greet in 10 international airports  High and stable share of wallet*  New benefits for Premier Rewards Gold Card  Low and stable spend

  60. Slide 60: Significant Opportunity in Share of Spend Wallet

    Significant Opportunity in Share of Spend Wallet Estimated Spend per Customer* (indexed to <25% Estimated share of wallet level) Above average estimated share of ~10x spend wallet (75%+) Average estimated share of spend wallet ~5x (25-75%) Below average estimated share of 1 spend wallet (<25%) *2014

  61. Slide 61: Methodical Approach to Drive Share of Spend Wallet

    Methodical Approach to Drive Share of Spend Wallet Estimated incremental Spending From Existing Key AXP Assets U.S. Customers Who Acted On an Offer* Indexed to 2013 Big data driven segmentation YoY 24% 124 100 Wide range of proven techniques Multiple customer channels 2013 2014 *Incremental billed b

  62. Slide 62: Driving Growth in Lending

    Driving Growth in Lending U.S. Consumer Card Member Loans Outstanding Indexed to 2012 CAGR 6% 112 100 104 2012 2013 2014 Industry growth rate 2012-2014: ~2% Industry Source: Federal Reserve, Consumer Credit Release, January 2015. Non-seasonality adjusted U.S. consumer revolving credit outstanding. 6

  63. Slide 63: Exploring the Untapped Lending Opportunity

    Exploring the Untapped Lending Opportunity U.S. AXP CM Card-based Borrowing* Approach to Lending  Enhance strong lending value proposition On-AXP ‒ Broad lending product suite ‒ Lending on charge features  Explore innovative product constructs to capture higher share of lending wallet  Deliver in

  64. Slide 64: Update on Costco Co-Brand

    Update on Costco Co-Brand Card Member Base Update  Costco co-brand Card Members  Offer relevant proprietary AXP are AXP's customers products ‒ Over 70% of the spending on  Explore new partnerships the product occurs outside of Costco warehouses  Portfolio sale – TBD ‒ High customer satisfaction

  65. Slide 65: U.S. Consumer Summary

    U.S. Consumer Summary  We have maintained our position in the premium space  We have grown our revenue faster than the other 5 large issuers  We have achieved success with acquisition, especially with digital and reaching new segments  Our areas of focus for driving growth include premium Card M

  66. Slide 66: U.S. Small Business: Doubling Our Billed Business

    U.S. Small Business: Doubling Our Billed Business Billed Business Indexed to 2005 216 CAGR 9% 196 178 159 144 139 134 126 117 100 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 66

  67. Slide 67: 2014 Estimated Share of Spend on Small Business Cards

    2014 Estimated Share of Spend on Small Business Cards 2014 Estimated Share of Card Spend from Card Members and Prospects* 2014 AXP Competitors *”Small business credit card spend” is an internal term to define the spend opportunity for features/benefits suited to needs of a small business. Source: Mc

  68. Slide 68: Significant Opportunity With U.S. Small Businesses

    Significant Opportunity With U.S. Small Businesses $4.8T estimated total small business spend (ex. payroll) in 2014* Small Business plastic spend 10% Example Spend Categories  Office products  Telecommunications  Computer hardware 90% and software Non-plastic spend *“Estimated total small busines

  69. Slide 69: Strong U.S. Small Business Acquisition Performance

    Strong U.S. Small Business Acquisition Performance Spend From New Customers Indexed to 2012 CAGR 10% 120 100 103 2012 2013 2014 69

  70. Slide 70: Differentiated Value Proposition for Small Businesses

    Differentiated Value Proposition for Small Businesses Average Small Business Card Spend AXP Value Proposition vs. Industry* 2013, Indexed to industry average  Enable B2B spend  Provide higher spend capacity  Deliver dedicated service 2.7x  Offer rewards and savings  Create additional value add

  71. Slide 71: U.S. Small Business Summary

    U.S. Small Business Summary  We maintain a leading position in the small business segment  Acquisition continues to be a strong driver of growth  We have an approach to drive increasing share of wallet consolidation focused on shifting B2B spend from cash / check to plastic  Share of lending is

  72. Slide 72: Global Merchant Services: Expanding Coverage Through Partnerships

    Global Merchant Services: Expanding Coverage Through Partnerships Merchant Acquirers in OptBlue Partners in U.S. Key International Countries Nov 2013 Nov 2013 May 2014 Apr 2014 May 2014 May 2014 May 2014 Jun 2014 Jul 2014 Jul 2014 Aug 2014 Sep 2014 Oct 2014 Nov 2014 May 2014 Feb 2015 Feb 2015 Dec 20

  73. Slide 73: Continued Signing of Merchants Globally

    Continued Signing of Merchants Globally Note: Selected signings completed in 2012 to 2014. 73

  74. Slide 74: Delivering Locations Growth

    Delivering Locations Growth Global Locations Growth* Indexed to 2012 CAGR 10% 120 100 2012 2014 400K+ OptBlue signings in U.S. in 2014 *Locations in force not including merchants acquired through aggregators. 74

  75. Slide 75: Merchant Financing Growth

    Merchant Financing Growth Ending Loans Outstanding Overview of Merchant Financing Product $ in MM 553  Cost effective funding remains a challenge for CAGR 70% small merchants  AXP has a competitive 265 product and rates 192  Merchants with financing have significantly higher satisfaction based on

  76. Slide 76: Global Merchant Services Summary

    Global Merchant Services Summary  We have accelerated merchant signings in the U.S. with OptBlue  We are seeking to leverage similar constructs outside the U.S.  We have made progress in signing key merchants globally  We believe merchant financing represents a good opportunity, but it is early

  77. Slide 77: International: Our Reach

    International: Our Reach 1 2014 billings: # ~$ 335 U.S. issuer in international * billion** Presence in 130 + countries 2014 cards-in-force: ~ 57 MM** 150 + network partner arrangements*** *Nilson report for worldwide purchase volume (excluding U.S.) in 2013. **Outside the United States (including c

  78. Slide 78: Focus on Two Categories of Markets

    Focus on Two Categories of Markets Established Markets Growth Markets  Offer a full range of products  Work through strong local from proprietary and network issuers and acquirers business Japan UK Italy Canada Australia China India Turkey Brazil France Mexico 78

  79. Slide 79: AXP Growing in All 11 Countries

    AXP Growing in All 11 Countries AXP Billed Business 2014 Growth % Increase/(Decrease) vs. Prior year 62 28 19 16 11 8 6 5 6 4 4 Japan UK Italy Canada Australia France Mexico China India Turkey Brazil Established markets Growth markets 79

  80. Slide 80: Growing Faster Than the Industry in 8 Out of 11

    And Growing Faster Than the Industry in 8 Out of 11 AXP Billed Business 2014 Growth vs. Industry % Increase/(Decrease) vs. Prior year AXP Industry 62 31 28 22 19 16 15 13 11 8 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 3 4 4 -3 0 Japan UK Italy Canada Australia France Mexico China India Turkey Brazil Established markets Growth

  81. Slide 81: Growth Themes in International

    Growth Themes in International Established Markets Growth Markets  Focus on digital acquisition  Expand bank partner network in select key countries  Continue to enhance our premium consumer offering  Capture higher share of partner business by bringing  Drive growth in lending skills learned f

  82. Slide 82: Case Studies

    Case Studies UK China Acquisition through 90%+ of first Large digital channels year spend network of partners Premium lending product offering Launching Expanding bank premium partnerships products Small Business Exploring other relationships Saturday 82

  83. Slide 83: International Summary

    International Summary  We are growing faster than the industry in most of our priority international countries  We operate in established markets with a full service business model that can be adjusted based on country conditions  Growth markets represent a good long-term opportunity and offer st

  84. Slide 84: Loyalty Coalition: Proven Model

    Loyalty Coalition: Proven Model Industry-leading Consumers can sponsors in key earn and redeem 1 2 everyday spend rewards points at categories sponsors Sponsors get measurable results 5 . . 3 Coalition captures data and gain customer insight 4 Relevant personalized offers are distributed via multipl

  85. Slide 85: Operating in 5 Countries

    Operating in 5 Countries Germany Poland India Mexico Italy 60MM active collectors* currently in the program globally Note: Indicative coalition partners in each country. *Consumers who collected and/or redeemed points at a Loyalty Coalition merchant during 2014. 85

  86. Slide 86: Launching U.S. Loyalty Coalition this Spring

    Launching U.S. Loyalty Coalition this Spring Coalition Members  Multi-partner loyalty program with a single points platform  Anticipated new AXP co-brand card  Robust pipeline of potential partners 86

  87. Slide 87: Partnerships Are an Enabler of Executing Global Strategies

    Partnerships Are an Enabler of Executing Global Strategies Drive AXP Growth New customer and Share of Share of merchant acquisition spend wallet lend wallet Global Suite of Partnerships Digital Transformation 87

  88. Slide 88: Broad Network of Partnerships

    Broad Network of Partnerships Proprietary Co-brand Partners Network Partners U.S. International 48 proprietary co-brand partners 150+ global network partners Loyalty Partners Digital Partners Note: Delta logo is a registered trademark of Delta Air Lines, Inc. 88

  89. Slide 89: Today's Discussion

    Today’s Discussion Core Business Performance Global Strategies to Drive Growth Transformation of the Core 89

  90. Slide 90: Digital Transformation Across Our Growth Strategies

    Digital Transformation Across Our Growth Strategies Drive AXP Growth New customer and Share of Share of merchant acquisition spend wallet lend wallet Global Suite of Partnerships Digital Transformation 90

  91. Slide 91: Driving Growth Through Digital Engagement

    Driving Growth Through Digital Engagement Offer new value to Card Members Increase use of Pay through digital offers with Points Fuel growth in online Integrate across and mobile through relevant devices enhanced security and form factors and service Focused on younger, affluent, higher spending Car

  92. Slide 92: Digital Offers

    Digital Offers Offer new value to Card Members Increase use of Pay through digital “$140MM+ with Points offers* in savings” Fuel growth in online Integrate across and mobile through relevant devices enhanced security and form factors and service *Worldwide Card-linked offers statement credit; Jan 20

  93. Slide 93: Pay With Points

    Pay With Points Offer new value to Card Members Increase use of Pay through digital offers with Points Fuel growth in online Integrate across and mobile through relevant devices enhanced security and form factors and service 93

  94. Slide 94: Integrate Across Devices

    Integrate Across Devices Offer new value to Card Members Increase use of Pay through digital offers with Points Fuel growth in online Integrate across and mobile through relevant devices enhanced security and form factors and service 94

  95. Slide 95: Enhanced Security Service

    Enhanced Security Service Offer new value to Card Members through digital offers Fuel growth in online and mobile through enhanced security and service 95

  96. Slide 96: Platform Opportunity with Partners

    Platform Opportunity with Partners 96

  97. Slide 97: Transformation of the Core Summary

    Transformation of the Core Summary  We have a multi-pronged approach to increase our relevance and engagement with digitally savvy customers  We are the largest integrated payments platform that processed over $1 trillion in volume in 2014  We are extending our model through connection with some

  98. Slide 98: Summary

    Summary  Continue to maintain leadership position with premium consumers  U.S. Consumer business presents growth opportunities through acquisition, share of spend and share of lend  Small Business continues to be an engine of growth  International businesses provide attractive growth opportuniti

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  100. Slide 100: 2015 Investor Day – Stephen Squeri

    2015 Investor Day Stephen Squeri Group President Global Corporate Services

  101. Slide 101: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 101

  102. Slide 102: Global Corporate Payments Snapshot – 2014

    Global Corporate Payments Snapshot – 2014 18% 34% AXP Billed Business International Spend Merchant Value 6.9MM 63 %* Cards in force 2014 Fortune Global 500® 52% T&E Spend *As determined by an analysis conducted by American Express Global Corporate Payments. FORTUNE® and Global 500® are registered tr

  103. Slide 103: GCP Billed Business

    GCP Billed Business We have doubled our volume since 2005 Indexed to 2005 209 +9% 186 196 172 144 148 137 120 124 100 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 103

  104. Slide 104: Billed Business Growth Drivers

    Billed Business Growth Drivers Strong Win Engine Growth in B2B Spend from New Signings* B2B Billed Business** +14% +19% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 *Incremental billed business from a sales signing for the first 13 months. ** Total billed business from corporate purch

  105. Slide 105: Our Unique Assets

    Our Unique Assets Track Record of Global Footprint Innovation Closed Loop World Class Advantage Service 105

  106. Slide 106: Commercial Client Segments

    Commercial Client Segments U.S. Segment Profile % of GCP Clients Global Prospect Universe* Global Corporations Centrally managed T&E programs GCG < 1% Large 11,000+ Market $500MM+ in Annual Revenue 4% 1,100,000+ $10MM - $500MM in Annual Revenue Middle Market 96% < $10MM in Annual Revenue Small Busin

  107. Slide 107: Middle Market Performance Trends

    Middle Market Performance Trends Billed Business Revenue +9% +10% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2011 2012 2013 2014 107

  108. Slide 108: Middle Market Profitability

    Middle Market Profitability 2014 Variable Margin (indexed) 133 100 GCP Large & Global Accounts GCP Middle Market Variable margin is a representation of the profitability of charge volume incorporating only direct revenue and expense lines that can be directly attributed to the associated charge volu

  109. Slide 109: Strategy to Accelerate Middle Market Growth

    Strategy to Accelerate Middle Market Growth Accelerate AXP Growth Acquire New Clients Increase Share Continued Product of Spend Innovation World Class Customer Service 109

  110. Slide 110: Acquire New Clients

    Acquire New Clients Priority Markets 110

  111. Slide 111: Increase Share of Spend

    Increase Share of Spend Leveraging Our Closed Loop to Unlock New Categories of Spend Current AXP Spend Potential AXP Spend 111

  112. Slide 112: Continued Product Innovation

    Continued Product Innovation Germany Italy Japan 112

  113. Slide 113: Early Results Are Promising

    Early Results Are Promising YOY Middle Market Billed Business Growth* Italy 26% Japan 22% UK 21% Mexico 18% U.S. 11% * 2013 vs. 2014 middle market billed business at local currency rates. 113

  114. Slide 114: Closing

    Closing  The commercial payments segment is forecasted to be the fastest growing space in the payments industry  We are the leader in corporate payments globally  Middle market is our most profitable and largest growth opportunity globally  We are increasing investments to further advance our gl

  115. Slide 115: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 115

  116. Slide 116: Financial Growth Driver Model

    Financial Growth Driver Model Growth Businesses OpEx Leverage Capital Strength EPS Growth 116

  117. Slide 117: Contribution to Adjusted EPS Growth: 2012-2014 CAGR

    Contribution to Adjusted EPS Growth: 2012-2014 CAGR 4% (3%) 7% 12% 4% Adj. Revenue* Adj. Opex* Share Repurchase Adj. Adj. EPS* Rewards/Provision/ M&P/Taxes/Other* Note: Figures rounded. *The compounded annual growth rates of adjusted revenue and adjusted diluted earnings per share, as well as the EP

  118. Slide 118: Operating Expense Growth Targets – Feb 2012

    Operating Expense Growth Targets – Feb 2012 2-3 Year Target Total Operating Expense < Revenue Growth Global Services Group Flat to 2% Technology Development Spending Flat to 2% Investment Opex - Sales Force, New Business Initiatives, Flexible; Acquisitions & GNS Tied to Revenue Generation - Regulato

  119. Slide 119: Operating Expense Growth Targets – Feb 2013

    Operating Expense Growth Targets – Feb 2013 2-3 Year Target 2013 & 2014 Total Operating Expense < Revenue Growth < 3% Global Services Group Flat to 2% Technology Development Spending Flat to 2% Investment Opex - Sales Force, New Business Initiatives, Flexible; Acquisitions & GNS Tied to Revenue Gene

  120. Slide 120: Adjusted Total Operating Expense Growth

    Adjusted Total Operating Expense Growth* % Increase/(decrease) vs. Prior year: 9% 9% 5% Revenue Growth <3% Annual Target 2% 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 *The growth rate of adjusted total operating expenses, a non-GAAP measure, excludes Visa/MasterCard litigation settlement proceeds from 2010-2012

  121. Slide 121: Adjusted Total Operating Expense by Function

    Adjusted Total Operating Expense* by Function Excludes GBT '11-'14 CAGR 0.6% Adj. Other (2.0%) Opex** Adj. Global Services Group** (2.2%) 2011 2012 2013 2014 See Glossary of Selected Terminology for certain key terms. *Adjusted Total Operating Expenses is a non-GAAP measure. See Annex 8 for a breakd

  122. Slide 122: Adjusted Total Operating Expense by Function

    Adjusted Total Operating Expense* by Function Excludes GBT '11-'14 CAGR 0.6% Adj. Investment 9.5% Opex** Adj. Technology 3.1% Development** 71% 66% “Run the Business” (2.1%) Opex** 2011 2012 2013 2014 See Glossary of Selected Terminology for certain key terms. *Adjusted Total Operating Expenses is a

  123. Slide 123: Adjusted Total Operating Expense by Function

    Adjusted Total Operating Expense* by Function Excludes GBT '11-'14 CAGR 0.6% 29% 34% Total Adj. 6.8% Investment Opex** 71% 66% “Run the Business” (2.1%) Opex** 2011 2012 2013 2014 See Glossary of Selected Terminology for certain key terms. *Adjusted Total Operating Expenses is a non-GAAP measure. Se

  124. Slide 124: Operating Expense Growth Trends

    Operating Expense Growth Trends Excludes GBT Total Adj. Investment Operating Expense * (+22%) Adj. Total Operating Expense* (+2%) “Run the Business” Operating Expense* (-6%) 2011 2012 2013 2014 *Adjusted Total Operating Expenses is a non-GAAP measure. See Annex 8 for a breakdown of the adjustments a

  125. Slide 125: Operating Expense Growth Target

    Operating Expense Growth Target 2015 Target* Total Operating Expense < 3% Total Investment Operating Expense “Run the Business” Operating Expense *Adjusted Total Operating Expense, Total Adjusted Investment Operating Expense and “Run the Business” Operating Expense are non-GAAP measures. See Annex 9

  126. Slide 126: Two Questions

    Two Questions Can we continue to create sustainable 1 leverage from operating expense to fund investments for growth? Can we also continue to have operating 2 expense control drive EPS growth? 126

  127. Slide 127: Approach

    Approach Focus Internal Mindset Create Global Networks Transform AXP’s Platforms Evolve Superior Service Empower Employees 127

  128. Slide 128: Focus Internal Mindset: Waste Elimination

    Focus Internal Mindset: Waste Elimination Avg. of 75% 1,500 38% Reduction in Servers Increase in number of AXP decommissioned workstation Suppliers annually capacity Note: 2010-2014 with exception of supplier reduction which reflects April 2010-Jan 2015. 128

  129. Slide 129: Focus Internal Mindset: End to End Opportunities

    Focus Internal Mindset: End to End Opportunities Call Volume Electronic Statements Paperless Statement Enrollment >80M +9 ppt calls handled by our customer care professionals in 2014 2011 2014 Every 10% reduction in call volume and paper statements represents a potential cost savings opportunity of

  130. Slide 130: Create Global Networks

    Create Global Networks Consolidate Organizations Globalize Key SDN Processes Optimize Global Footprint Enhance 13% Capabilities reduction in S&B cost per employee* * World Service 2010-2014 130

  131. Slide 131: Global, Integrated Servicing Network

    Global, Integrated Servicing Network Hello Hello G’day Hola 131

  132. Slide 132: Transform AXP's Platforms

    Transform AXP’s Platforms 132

  133. Slide 133: Technology Platform Blueprint

    Technology Platform Blueprint Rationalize & Consolidate Approachability Enhance Cost Effectiveness Create New 133

  134. Slide 134: Global Authorizations Platform

    Global Authorizations Platform 1960’s 1999 2010 2012 2014 1958 1972 2008 2011 2013 134

  135. Slide 135: Evolve Superior Service

    Evolve Superior Service Service has been the foundation since the beginning 1850 Today To become the world’s most A brand is born respected service brand 135

  136. Slide 136: Superior Service Driving Growth

    Superior Service Driving Growth Increased Satisfaction Driving Spend and Loyalty Global Recommend to Friend RTF Promoter vs. RTF Detractor* +25 ppt 16% 4X higher lower annual attrition spend 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Note: See Glossary of Selected Terminology for definition of Recommend to a Fri

  137. Slide 137: Digital Servicing Strategy

    Digital Servicing Strategy +11ppt self-service growth rate* Recommend to a Friend 24 Hour Resolution Rate +7 ppt >75% 2012 2014 *2012-2014 growth of customers who used digital self-service tools to address fraud concerns. 137

  138. Slide 138: Service as a Platform for Growth

    Service as a Platform for Growth Big Data Capabilities New Tools Relationship Care® 138

  139. Slide 139: Empower Employees

    Empower Employees New Facilities New Work Styles New Workplace Tools At Your Desk While Mobile With Your Team On Campus 139

  140. Slide 140: Delivery Transformation

    Delivery Transformation Co-Location Iterative Development Process Co-locating technologists with product owners in collaborative workspaces Agile 140

  141. Slide 141: Creating Sustainable Operating Expense Leverage

    Creating Sustainable Operating Expense Leverage “Run the <3% Business” Opex Generating 2015 EPS Operating Expense growth Growth Target Investment Opex 141

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  143. Slide 143: 2015 Investor Day – Jeffrey Campbell

    2015 Investor Day Jeffrey Campbell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  144. Slide 144: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 144

  145. Slide 145: Financial Growth Drivers

    Financial Growth Drivers Growth Businesses OpEx Leverage Capital Strength EPS Growth 145

  146. Slide 146: Track record of strong capital payout

    Track record of strong capital payout YoY Decrease in Average Payout Ratio* Tier 1 Common Ratio** Shares Outstanding 4.6% 12.5% 13.1% 98% 11.9% 86% 3.6% 3.5% 81% 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 * Payout Ratio is calculated by dividing the total amount returned to shareholders through di

  147. Slide 147: 2015 CCAR results were again in the top tier

    2015 CCAR results were again in the top tier… Performance Under Fed Severely Adverse Scenario Cumulative Pre-Tax Income Minimum Tier 1 Common Ratio as a % of average assets, Q4'14-Q4'16 Q4'14-Q4'16 6.3% 12.6% 8.5% 8.2% with capital 7.3% actions 5% with capital actions Minimum (1.3%) AXP Median AXP M

  148. Slide 148: …leading to higher potential capital distributions…

    …leading to higher potential capital distributions… Dividend per Share Maximum Share Repurchase $ per share, per quarter $ in billions Up to $0.29 $6.6 $0.26 Up to $4.4 Q1'15 Beginning 2014 CCAR 2015 CCR Q2'15* Q2'14 – Q1'15 Q2'15 – Q2'16 (4 Quarters) (5 Quarters) * Subject to Board approval. 148

  149. Slide 149: …and a fourth consecutive year of payouts well above our long-term target

    …and a fourth consecutive year of payouts well above our long-term target in 2015 % of Capital Generated Returned to Shareholders* 98% 86% 81% 50% 2012 2013 2014 On Average and Over Time Target * See slide 146 for description of payout ratio calculation. 149

  150. Slide 150: Our funding mix remains well-diversified

    Our funding mix remains well-diversified ($ in billions) $102.3 $102.5 $106.3 38% 41% 42% Deposits ** 21% 20% 18% Card ABS* 39% 36% 37% Unsecured Term* 4% 3% 3% Short-term Debt 2012 2013 2014 All ABS debt is presented net of securities that have been retained by the Company. * Principal only. Exclud

  151. Slide 151: Agenda

    Agenda Ken  AXP Growth Opportunities  Financial Performance and Business Update Ed & Steve  AXP Growth Businesses and Strategies Steve  Operating Expense Leverage Jeff  Capital Strength  Financial Outlook 151

  152. Slide 152: EPS Growth Outlook – Feb 12th Investor Call

    EPS Growth Outlook – Feb 12th Investor Call 2015 2016 2017 & Beyond EPS growth Return to Return to likely flat to positive EPS 12-15% EPS down modestly growth growth target 152

  153. Slide 153: Global GDP Expectations

    Global GDP Expectations Real GDP % increase/(decrease) vs. prior year U.S. 4.1% Worldwide 3.4% 3.4% 3.1% 3.2% 2.9% 2.9% 2.7% 2.6% 2.5% 2.4% 2.4% 2.5% 2.3% 2.2% 1.6% '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 Source: U.S. Real GDP 2010-2014 – U.S Department of Commerce, Bureau of

  154. Slide 154: U.S. Interest Rate Expectations

    U.S. Interest Rate Expectations 3 Year U.S. 1 Month LIBOR Projection 2.08% 1.54% 0.71% 0.18% Mar-15 Jun-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Mar-16 Jun-16 Sep-16 Dec-16 Mar-17 Jun-17 Sep-17 Dec-17 Source: Bloomberg estimate of interbank lending rate as of 3/11/15. 154

  155. Slide 155: U.S. Unemployment Expectations

    U.S. Unemployment Expectations Unemployment Rate 5.6% 4.9% Q1'00 Q4'14 Q4'17 ** U.S. Unemployment Rate * Blue Chip Consensus as of March 2015 * Bureau of Labor Statistics. ** Blue Chip report, March 2015. 155

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  157. Slide 157: Demonstrated track record of driving earnings growth in a modest growth environment

    Demonstrated track record of driving earnings growth in a modest growth environment Contribution to Adjusted EPS Growth: 2012-2014 CAGR 4% (3%) 7% 12% Underlying Business 4% Headwinds Adj. Revenue 1 Adj. Opex1 Share Repurchase Adj. Adj. EPS1 Rewards/Provision/ M&P/Taxes/ Other * Note: Figures rounde

  158. Slide 158: Financial outlook – expected drivers of EPS growth

    Financial outlook – expected drivers of EPS growth 2015 2016 2017 Revenue Core OpEx Leverage Underlying Capital Strength Performance Underlying Business Headwinds FX Discrete '15-'16 Co-brands Impacts Incremental Growth Initiatives or or Flat to Return to 12 to 15% EPS Growth Down Positive Target Ex

  159. Slide 159: Core performance drivers remain in place

    Core performance drivers remain in place 2015 2016 2017 Revenue Core OpEx Leverage Underlying Capital Strength Performance Underlying Business Headwinds 12 to 15% EPS Growth Target Expected Moderate Expected Larger YoY Impact YoY Impact 159

  160. Slide 160: Growth opportunities exist across all major businesses

    Growth opportunities exist across all major businesses… U.S. U.S. International Consumer Small Business Businesses Global Global New Merchant Services Commercial Services Businesses 160

  161. Slide 161: …as evidenced by recent revenue growth trends…

    …as evidenced by recent Expected Driver: Revenue 2015 2016 2017 revenue growth trends… Adjusted Revenue Growth by Segment* % of Total Adjusted AXP Revenue : 56% 15% 10% 17% 12% 10% 8% 6% 6% 7% 7% 6% 6% 6% 5% 5% 6% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 3% '11 '12 '13 '14 U.S. Consumer & Int'l Consumer & Global Commercia

  162. Slide 162: …providing a foundation for continued growth

    …providing a foundation for Expected Driver: Revenue 2015 2016 2017 continued growth Adjusted Revenue Growth* Outlook Commentary % increase vs. prior year Base Assumptions 7%  Reflects recent trends, including discount rate 6% and loan growth 5% 5%  Reflects new EU legislation Opportunities & Risk

  163. Slide 163: Revenue mix remains spend-driven, despite strong net interest income performance

    Revenue mix remains spend-driven, despite strong net interest income performance AXP Net Interest Income as a % of Adj. Revenue Net of Interest* 16% 17% 15% 15% 2011 2012 2013 2014 * Net interest income as a % of adjusted total revenue net of interest expense is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to Annex 10

  164. Slide 164: Expect leverage from operating expenses to remain sustainable

    Expected Driver: OpEx Leverage Expect leverage from operating 2015 2016 2017 expenses to remain sustainable Adj. Operating Expense Growth* Outlook Commentary % increase/(decrease) vs. LY Base Assumptions 9%  Incorporates benefits from 2014 restructuring Opportunities & Risks  Incremental reenginee

  165. Slide 165: Capital strength expected to continue driving EPS growth

    Capital strength expected to Expected Driver: Capital Strength 2015 2016 2017 continue driving EPS growth Average Shares Outstanding Outlook Commentary % decline in average shares outstanding Base Assumptions  2015 Capital Plan 4.6% Opportunities & Risks  CCAR / Basel Advanced evolution 3.6% 3.5%

  166. Slide 166: Underlying business headwinds likely to continue

    Underlying business Expected Driver: Underlying Business Headwinds 2015 2016 2017 headwinds likely to continue $B, unless otherwise stated Provision for Losses Adj. Rewards Expense* Tax Rate 6.9 6.5 6.2 5.9 5.0 34.5% 32.0% 32.1% 2.2 30.5% 2.0 29.6% 1.7 1.8 1.1 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012

  167. Slide 167: Core performance drivers remain in place…

    Core performance drivers remain in place… 2015 2016 2017 Revenue Core OpEx Leverage Underlying Capital Strength Performance Underlying Business Headwinds 12 to 15% EPS Growth Target Expected Moderate Expected Larger YoY Impact YoY Impact 167

  168. Slide 168: …though discrete '15-'16 impacts will depress earnings growth

    …though discrete '15-'16 impacts will depress earnings growth 2015 2016 2017 FX Discrete '15-'16 Co-brands Impacts Incremental Growth Initiatives or or Flat to Return to 12 to 15% EPS Growth Down Positive Target Expected Moderate Expected Larger YoY Impact YoY Impact 168

  169. Slide 169: U.S. Dollar continues to strengthen

    U.S. Dollar continues to Expected Driver: FX 2015 2016 2017 strengthen Indexed to 3/1/14, based on a two-week rolling average YoY% Decline vs. USD UK £ (7%) Mexico $ Outlook Commentary (11%) Base Assumptions Canada $ GBP  FX rates generally steady with recent (11%) levels MXN Australia $ Opportunit

  170. Slide 170: Co-brands impact, without factoring in Costco U.S.

    Co-brands impact, without Expected Driver: Co-brands 2015 2016 2017 factoring in Costco U.S. 2014 AXP Billed Business Outlook Commentary Base Assumptions $1.0 T  Lap majority of 2014 renewal impact in 2016  Costco U.S.: 8%  Costco Canada expired 12/31/14; JetBlue Co-Brand  Delta & Renewals*: 9%

  171. Slide 171: Co-brands impact, including Costco U.S.

    Co-brands impact, including Expected Driver: Co-brands 2015 2016 2017 Costco U.S. 2014 AXP Billed Business Outlook Commentary – Costco U.S. Base Assumptions $1.0 T  Costco U.S. set to expire 3/31/16  Costco U.S.: 8%  Excludes any gain on portfolio sale Co-Brand  Delta & Renewals*: 9% Prop Spend

  172. Slide 172: Investing in growth now to position for the long-term

    Investing in growth now to Expected Driver: Incremental Growth Initiatives 2015 2016 2017 position for the long-term or or Marketing & Promotion Expense Outlook Commentary $B Base Assumptions  Invest to drive growth over longer term — Capture future spend and lend from 3.3 relationships with Costco

  173. Slide 173: Financial outlook – expected drivers of EPS growth

    Financial outlook – expected drivers of EPS growth 2015 2016 2017 Revenue Core OpEx Leverage Underlying Capital Strength Performance Underlying Business Headwinds FX Discrete '15-'16 Co-brands Impacts Incremental Growth Initiatives or or Flat to Return to 12 to 15% EPS Growth Down Positive Target Ex

  174. Slide 174: EPS Growth Outlook – Feb 12th Investor Call

    EPS Growth Outlook – Feb 12th Investor Call 2015 2016 2017 & Beyond EPS growth Return to Return to likely flat to positive EPS 12-15% EPS down modestly growth growth target “As all of these items play out over the next few years, we will likely have more unevenness in our performance from quarter to

  175. Slide 175: Q1 Outlook

    Q1 Outlook  EPS growth  Volume and revenue trends ‒ FX impact ‒ Co-brand  Other notable items ‒ Share repurchases  Beyond Q1'15 175

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  177. Slide 177: The American Express Story

    The American Express Story  Payments Space Remains Attractive ‒ Secular trends continue to drive lower use of cash and checks ‒ Digital and Big Data create new opportunities ‒ Strong profitability and returns  Diverse growth business opportunities… ‒ U.S. Consumer & Small Business, International,

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  179. Slide 179: Glossary of Selected Terminology

    Glossary of Selected Terminology  Card Billed Business - Includes activities (including cash advances) related to proprietary cards, cards issued under network partnership agreements (non-proprietary billed business), corporate payments and certain insurance fees charged on proprietary cards. Card

  180. Slide 180: Glossary of Selected Terminology (cont.)

    Glossary of Selected Terminology (cont.)  Recommend to a Friend (RTF) – Measures a Card Member’s satisfaction with the level of servicing provided by American Express customer care professionals. The metric is calculated from ratings given by Card Members in response to the question: “Based on this

  181. Slide 181: Annex 1

    Annex 1 Revenue Net of Interest Adjusted for FX, Global Business Travel and Concur ($ in millions) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013 2014 for 2014 growth rate GAAP Revenue Net of Interest $27,582 $29,962 $31,555 $32,974 $32,974 $34,292 Global Business Travel Revenue Net of Interest* ($801) Gain on Sale of Co

  182. Slide 182: Annex 2

    Annex 2 EPS Adjusted for Global Business Travel and Concur ($ in millions) 2013 2014 GAAP Diluted EPS $4.88 $5.56 Net Impact of Q2'14 Global Business Travel Transaction* ~($0.05) Net Impact of Q4'14 Concur Sale** ~($0.05) Diluted EPS Excluding GBT and Concur $5.46 YoY% Increase/(Decrease) in GAAP Di

  183. Slide 183: Annex 3

    Annex 3 Adjusted Revenue Net of Interest and Diluted EPS 2014 vs. 2014 vs. ($ in millions) 2010 2012 2014 2010 CAGR 2012 CAGR GAAP Revenue Net of Interest $27,582 $31,555 $34,292 Global Business Travel Revenue Net of Interest* ($777) ($780) Gain on Sale of Concur Investment ($719) Q2’14 and Q4’14 In

  184. Slide 184: Annex 4

    Annex 4 Adjusted Operating Expenses and Rewards/Provision/M&P/Taxes/Other 2014 vs. 2010 2014 vs. 2012 CAGR CAGR GAAP Total Operating Expenses Contribution to GAAP Diluted EPS Growth 5% 17% Adjusted Total Operating Expenses* Contribution to Adjusted Diluted EPS** Growth 5% 7% GAAP Rewards/Provision/M

  185. Slide 185: Annex 5

    Annex 5 Pre-Provision Pre-Tax Income 2010 2014 ($ in millions) AXP GAAP Pre-Tax Income $5,964 $8,991 AXP GAAP Provision Expense $1,965 $2,044 AXP Pre-Provision Pre-Tax Income $7,929 $11,035 Increase/(Decrease) in AXP Pre-Tax Income (CAGR) 11% Increase/(Decrease) in AXP Pre-Provision Pre-Tax Income (

  186. Slide 186: Annex 6

    Annex 6 The Tier 1 Common Risk-Based Capital Ratio is calculated as Tier 1 Common Equity, a non-GAAP measure, divided by Risk-weighted assets. Tier 1 Common Equity is calculated by reference to Total Shareholders’ Equity as shown below: ($ in millions, unless otherwise noted) 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 T

  187. Slide 187: Annex 7 (1 of 2)

    Annex 7 (1 of 2) Segment Revenue Net of Interest Expense – Reported & FX Adjusted* % Increase/(decrease) vs. prior year 2011 2012 2013 2014 International Consumer & Small Business Reported 13% 1% 2% 2% FX Adjusted 7% 4% 5% 6% Global Commercial Services, Adjusted** Reported 12% 3% 2% 5% FX Adjusted 1

  188. Slide 188: Annex 7 (2 of 2)

    Annex 7 (2 of 2) % of Total AXP FX-Adjusted Revenue Net of Interest Expense– Reported & Adjusted* 2014 U.S. Consumer & Small Business Reported 54% Adjusted* 56% International Consumer & Small Business Reported 15% Adjusted* 15% Global Commercial Services Reported 14% Adjusted* 10% Global Network & M

  189. Slide 189: Annex 8

    Annex 8 Adjusted Total Operating Expense Growth ($ in millions) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013 2014 for 2014 growth rate GAAP Total Operating Expenses $10,916 $12,243 $13,447 $12,987 $12,987 $12,184 Visa/MasterCard Settlement Payments $880 $580 Restructuring Charges* ($400) ($446) Q2’14 Global Business Tr

  190. Slide 190: Annex 9

    Annex 9 Adjusted Total Operating Expense Growth 2011 vs. 2014 CAGR 2011 v. 2014 CAGR Adjusted Adjusted GAAP Basis GAAP Basis Total Operating Expense* 1% 0% Global Services Group** (2%) (2%) Other Opex* (2%) (3%) Technology Development** 3% 3% Investment Opex** 9% 7% “Run the Business” Opex* (2%) (3%

  191. Slide 191: Annex 10

    Annex 10 Net Interest Income as a % of Adjusted Revenue Net of Interest ($ in millions) 2011 2012 2013 2014 GAAP Revenue Net of Interest $29,962 $31,555 $32,974 $34,292 Global Business Travel Revenue Net of Interest* $1,590 $1,547 $1,549 $741 Gain on Sale of Concur Investment $719 Adjusted Revenue N

  192. Slide 192: Annex 11

    Annex 11 Adjusted Rewards Expense ($ in millions) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 GAAP Card Member Rewards Expense $5,000 $6,218 $6,282 $6,457 $6,931 Q4’12 Membership Rewards Estimation Process Enhancement ($342) Adjusted Card Member Rewards Expense $5,000 $6,218 $5,940 $6,457 $6,931 * To the extent compar

  193. Slide 193: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which address the Company’s expected business and financial perfo

  194. Slide 194: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements  the actual amount to be spent by the Company on investments in the business, including in such areas as consumers, small businesses, corporate payments, merchant coverage, international growth, prepaid and online/mobile commerce, as well as the timing of any such investm

  195. Slide 195: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements  the Company’s ability to execute against its lending strategy, which may be affected by increasing competition, brand perceptions and reputation, and the behavior of the Company’s Card Members and their actual spending patterns, which in turn may be driven by the Company

  196. Slide 196: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements  the possibility the actual amount the Company’s new Card Members spend during their first full year as Card Members or the estimated return on investment for such new Card Members will be lower than estimated, which will depend in part on factors such as changes in the e

  197. Slide 197: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements  the ability of the Company to open airport lounges, which will depend in part on the Company’s ability to identify and attain space in terminals, the Company’s ability to tailor services to make them attractive to local customers, and the ability to obtain necessary lice

  198. Slide 198: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements  uncertainty relating to the outcome of the lawsuit filed against us by the U.S. Department of Justice and certain state attorneys general, including the success or failure of any appeal and the timing of any future decisions;  changes affecting the Company’s ability or

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