American Express launches proposed Series E preferred share offering
On August 5, 2026, American Express announced a proposed public offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a new series of Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series E. The company may use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including partially or fully redeeming its 3.550% Series D preferred shares, but pricing, closing and any redemption are subject to market conditions and not assured.
Key points
- Proposed offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E preferred share, announced August 5, 2026
- Net proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, including possible partial or full redemption of the 3.550% Series D preferred shares
- Filing states there is no assurance the offering will price or close, or that the Series D shares will be redeemed, or the amount and timing of any redemption
- Details are in a preliminary prospectus supplement dated August 5, 2026; the filing is not an offer to sell or a notice of redemption
The filing
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