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Form 4: American Express Vice Chairman Douglas E. Buckminster Reports Share Disposition and Trust Transfer

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SEC Form 4 Filing

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American Express Vice Chairman Douglas E. Buckminster reported a charitable gift of 863 shares and a transfer of 7,984 shares from a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust.

Summary

  • Douglas E. Buckminster, Vice Chairman of American Express, filed a Form 4 disclosing changes in his beneficial ownership of company stock.
  • On November 22, 2024, Mr. Buckminster made a charitable gift of 863 common shares.
  • Also on November 22, 2024, 7,984 shares were transferred to Mr. Buckminster from a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT).
  • The transfer from the GRAT is in the form of an annuity and is exempt from Section 16 reporting requirements.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Buckminster directly owns 117,006.268 shares and indirectly owns 21,516 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine disclosure of transactions by an executive, which is neither positive nor negative for the company's performance. The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive as it shows the executive's continued investment in the company.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of changes in beneficial ownership by a company executive, which is common in the financial industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for corporate insiders in the US, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • The transactions reported are typical for executives managing their personal investments and estate planning.
  • Similar filings are made by executives at other large financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) when they buy or sell company stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal impact on shareholders as they are related to personal financial management of an executive.
  • There is no impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/22/2024Date of the charitable gift and transfer of shares from the Grantor Retained Annuity Trust.
11/25/2024Date the Form 4 was signed by John J. Nowak, attorney-in-fact.

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, American Express, AXP, Douglas E. Buckminster, Charitable Gift, Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, GRAT, Share Transfer, Section 16

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