AMERICAN EXPRESS STATEMENT ON KARL MALDEN
NEW YORK, July 01, 2009 -- American Express released the following statement from Chairman Ken Chenault on the passing of Karl Malden earlier today:

"My colleagues join me in mourning the loss of Karl Malden. He was always the leading man to his fans at American Express, and we are grateful for our long association with one of the giants of the entertainment world. Our prayers are with him and his family."

American Express Company is a leading global payments and travel company founded in 1850.



Contacts:
Joanna Lambert
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Michael O'Neill
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