Cleary Gottlieb represented the underwriters, led by Citigroup Global Markets, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Securities and UBS Securities, in American Express’ SEC registered shelf takedown of $1 billion principal amount of 1.550% fixed rate notes due 2018 and $850 million principal amount of floating rate notes due 2018. The offering priced on May 15 and closed on May 22.
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Its principal products and services are charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services offered to consumers and businesses around the world.