X0201 4 2003-12-22 0 0000004962 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AXP 0001274252 AMBLE JOAN LORDI AMERICAN EXPRESS TOWER 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10285-5003 0 0 0 1 Senior Vice President Common Shares 2003-12-22 2003-12-22 4 A 0 92000.000 0 A 92000.000 D Employee stock option (right to buy) 47.305 2003-12-22 2003-12-22 4 A 0 95000.000 0 A 2004-12-22 2013-12-22 Common Shares 95000.000 95000.000 D These shares represent a restricted stock award which will vest in 7 installments over 10 years subject to continuous employment. These options will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the date shown as "Date Exercisable." Joan Lordi Amble 2003-12-23