0001193125-14-411377.txt : 20141113 0001193125-14-411377.hdr.sgml : 20141113 20141113172300 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-14-411377 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20141112 0001283434 0000949348 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20141113 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20141113 Credit card FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT ACCOUNT MASTER TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001003509 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES [6189] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20787-07 FILM NUMBER: 141219374 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6985 UNION PARK CENTER CITY: MIDVALE STATE: UT ZIP: 84047 BUSINESS PHONE: 8015655000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4315 SOUTH 2700 WEST CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84184 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EXPRESS RECEIVABLES FINANCING CORP IV LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001283435 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES [6189] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-113579-01 FILM NUMBER: 141219375 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4135 SOUTH 2700 WEST CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84184 BUSINESS PHONE: 8015655023 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4135 SOUTH 2700 WEST CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84184 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EXPRESS RECEIVABLES FINANCING CORP III LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001283434 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES [6189] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-113579-02 FILM NUMBER: 141219376 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4135 SOUTH 2700 WEST CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84184 BUSINESS PHONE: 8015655023 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4135 SOUTH 2700 WEST CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84184 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EXPRESS RECEIVABLES FINANCING CORP II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000949349 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES [6189] IRS NUMBER: 133854638 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21424-04 FILM NUMBER: 141219377 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER STREET 2: AMERICAN EXPRESS TOWER 200 VESEY ST CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10285 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126402000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER STREET 2: AMERICAN EXPRESS TOWER 200 VESEY ST CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10285 8-K 1 d823479d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 12, 2014

 

 

 

AMERICAN EXPRESS
RECEIVABLES

FINANCING

CORPORATION II

 

AMERICAN EXPRESS
RECEIVABLES

FINANCING

CORPORATION III LLC

 

AMERICAN EXPRESS
RECEIVABLES

FINANCING

CORPORATION IV LLC

(as Depositors of the American Express Credit Account Master Trust)

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

on behalf of

American Express Credit Account Master Trust

 

 

 

Delaware   000-21424-04   13-3854638   Delaware   333-113579-02   20-0942395   Delaware   333-113579-01   20-0942445
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)  

(Commission

File Number)

  (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)   (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)  

(Commission

File Number)

  (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)   (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)  

(Commission

File Number)

  (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

200 Vesey Street

30th Floor, Room 505B

New York, New York 10285

(212) 640-2357

 

4315 South 2700 West, Room 3020-3

Mail Stop 02-01-03

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

(801) 945-2550

 

4315 South 2700 West, Room 1100

Mail Stop 02-01-46

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

(801) 945-2068

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,

Including Area Code, of each Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

N/A   N/A   N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.

 

  ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

 

Item 8.01.

   On or about November 19, 2014, American Express Credit Account Master Trust expects to issue Class A 1.43% Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2014-4 and Class B 1.62% Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2014-4 (the “Series 2014-4 Certificates”). On or about November 19, 2014, American Express Credit Account Master Trust expects to issue Class A Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2014-5 and Class B Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2014-5 (the “Series 2014-5 Certificates” and, together with the Series 2014-4 Certificates, the “Certificates”).
   Copies of the opinions of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC with respect to legality of the Certificates and copies of the opinions of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP with respect to certain federal tax matters, together with related consents of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to the incorporation by reference of such opinions as exhibits to the Registration Statement, are filed as Exhibits to this Report.

Item 9.01.

  
  

(a)    Not applicable

  

(b)    Not applicable

  

(c)    Not applicable

  

(d)    Exhibits: The following are filed as Exhibits to this Report:

Exhibit
Number

    

  5.1

   Opinion of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC with respect to legality.

  5.2

   Opinion of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC with respect to legality.

  8.1

   Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP with respect to certain tax matters.


  8.2

   Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP with respect to certain tax matters.

23.1

   Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).

23.2

   Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).

23.3

   Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).

23.4

   Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 8.1).

23.5

   Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.2).

23.6

   Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.2).

23.7

   Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.2).

23.8

   Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 8.2).


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II,
as Depositor of the Trust and Co-Registrant and as Depositor on behalf of the Trust as Co-Registrant
    By:  

/s/ Anderson Y. Lee

    Name:   Anderson Y. Lee
    Title:   President
American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC,
as Depositor of the Trust and Co-Registrant and as Depositor on behalf of the Trust as Co-Registrant
    By:  

/s/ Todd N. Boren

    Name:   Todd N. Boren
    Title:   President
American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC,
as Depositor of the Trust and Co-Registrant and as Depositor on behalf of the Trust as Co-Registrant
    By:  

/s/ Denise D. Roberts

    Name:   Denise D. Roberts
    Title:   President


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 5.1

Opinion of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC with respect to legality.

Exhibit 5.2

Opinion of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC with respect to legality.

Exhibit 8.1

Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP with respect to certain tax matters.

Exhibit 8.2

Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP with respect to certain tax matters.

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).

Exhibit 23.2

Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).

Exhibit 23.3

Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).

Exhibit 23.4

Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 8.1).

Exhibit 23.5

Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.2).


Exhibit 23.6

Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.2).

Exhibit 23.7

Consent of American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.2).

Exhibit 23.8

Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 8.2).

EX-5.1 2 d823479dex51.htm EX-5.1 EX-5.1

Exhibit 5.1

November 12, 2014

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

200 Vesey Street, 30th Floor, Room 505B

New York, New York 10285

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 3020-3, 02-01-03

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 1100, 02-01-46

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

 

  Re: American Express Credit Account Master Trust

Class A Series 2014-4 1.43% Asset Backed Certificates

Class B Series 2014-4 1.62% Asset Backed Certificates

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have acted as counsel to American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (the “Registrants”) and have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-179309, 333-179309-01, 333-179309-02 and 333-179309-03), filed by the Registrants with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2012, and declared effective on July 31, 2012 (the “Registration Statement”), in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), of the Class A Series 2014-4 1.43% Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class A Certificates”) and the Class B Series 2014-4 1.62% Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class B Certificates” and, together with the Class A Certificates, the “Certificates”). The Certificates will be issued pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 16, 1996, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2006, as amended from time to time, and the Series 2014-4 Supplement, expected to be dated as of November 19, 2014 (together, the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”), as more particularly described in the prospectus, dated November 12, 2014, and the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014, as supplemented by the supplement to the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014, relating to the Certificates (together, the “Prospectus”).


American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

November 12, 2014

Page 2

 

I have examined such instruments, documents and records as I deemed relevant and necessary as a basis of my opinion hereinafter expressed. In such examination, I have assumed the following: (a) the authenticity of original documents and the genuineness of all signatures; (b) the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to me as copies; and (c) the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information, representations and warranties contained in the records, documents, instruments and certificates I have reviewed.

Based on such examination and the other assumptions set forth herein, and subject to the qualification that I am admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York and do not purport to be expert in the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York, I am of the opinion that when the Certificates have been duly executed and delivered in accordance with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement and sold, the Certificates will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and the holders of the Certificates will be entitled to the benefits of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, except as enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium, or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity, including without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing, and the possible unavailability of specific performance or injunctive relief, regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of my name wherever appearing in the Prospectus. In giving such consent, I do not consider that I am an “expert,” within the meaning of the term as used in the Act or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued thereunder, with respect to any part of the Registration Statement, including this opinion, as an exhibit or otherwise.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Carol V. Schwartz
Carol V. Schwartz
Special Securitization Counsel
EX-5.2 3 d823479dex52.htm EX-5.2 EX-5.2

Exhibit 5.2

November 12, 2014

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

200 Vesey Street, 30th Floor, Room 505B

New York, New York 10285

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 3020-3, 02-01-03

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 1100, 02-01-46

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

 

  Re: American Express Credit Account Master Trust

Class A Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates

Class B Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have acted as counsel to American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (the “Registrants”) and have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-179309, 333-179309-01, 333-179309-02 and 333-179309-03), filed by the Registrants with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2012, and declared effective on July 31, 2012 (the “Registration Statement”), in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), of the Class A Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class A Certificates”) and the Class B Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class B Certificates” and, together with the Class A Certificates, the “Certificates”). The Certificates will be issued pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 16, 1996, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2006, as amended from time to time, and the Series 2014-5 Supplement, expected to be dated as of November 19, 2014 (together, the “Pooling and Servicing Agreement”), as more particularly described in the prospectus, dated November 12, 2014, and the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014, as supplemented by the supplement to the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014, relating to the Certificates (together, the “Prospectus”).


American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

November 12, 2014

Page 2

 

I have examined such instruments, documents and records as I deemed relevant and necessary as a basis of my opinion hereinafter expressed. In such examination, I have assumed the following: (a) the authenticity of original documents and the genuineness of all signatures; (b) the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to me as copies; and (c) the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information, representations and warranties contained in the records, documents, instruments and certificates I have reviewed.

Based on such examination and the other assumptions set forth herein, and subject to the qualification that I am admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York and do not purport to be expert in the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York, I am of the opinion that when the Certificates have been duly executed and delivered in accordance with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement and sold, the Certificates will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and the holders of the Certificates will be entitled to the benefits of the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, except as enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium, or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity, including without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing, and the possible unavailability of specific performance or injunctive relief, regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of my name wherever appearing in the Prospectus. In giving such consent, I do not consider that I am an “expert,” within the meaning of the term as used in the Act or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued thereunder, with respect to any part of the Registration Statement, including this opinion, as an exhibit or otherwise.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Carol V. Schwartz
Carol V. Schwartz
Special Securitization Counsel
EX-8.1 4 d823479dex81.htm EX-8.1 EX-8.1

Exhibit 8.1

November 12, 2014

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

200 Vesey Street, 30th Floor, Room 505B

New York, New York 10285

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 3020-3, 02-01-03

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 1100, 02-01-46

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

 

  Re: American Express Credit Account Master Trust

Class A Series 2014-4 1.43% Asset Backed Certificates

Class B Series 2014-4 1.62% Asset Backed Certificates

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have advised American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (the “Registrants”) with respect to certain federal income tax aspects of the issuance by the Registrants of the Class A Series 2014-4 1.43% Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class A Certificates”) and the Class B Series 2014-4 1.62% Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class B Certificates” and, together with the Class A Certificates, the “Certificates”). The Certificates will be issued pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 16, 1996, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2006, as amended from time to time, and the Series 2014-4 Supplement, expected to be dated as of November 19, 2014, as more particularly described in the prospectus, dated November 12, 2014 (the “Base Prospectus”), and the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014, as supplemented by the supplement to the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014 (as so supplemented, the “Preliminary Prospectus Supplement” and, together with the Base Prospectus, the “Prospectus”), relating to such series, each forming a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-179309, 333-179309-01, 333-179309-02 and 333-179309-03) as filed by the Registrants with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), on February 2, 2012, and declared effective on July 31, 2012 (the “Registration Statement”). Such advice conforms to the description of selected federal income


American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

November 12, 2014

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tax consequences to holders of the Certificates that appears under the headings “Prospectus Summary—Tax Status” and “Tax Matters” in the Base Prospectus and “Summary of Series Terms—Tax Status” in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement. Such description does not purport to discuss all possible income tax ramifications of the proposed issuance, but with respect to those tax consequences which are discussed, in our opinion the description is accurate in all material respects, and we hereby confirm and adopt as our opinion the opinions set forth therein.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Prospectus contained therein. In giving such consent, we do not consider that we are “experts,” within the meaning of the term as used in the Act or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued thereunder, with respect to any part of the Registration Statement, including this opinion as an exhibit or otherwise.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP
EX-8.2 5 d823479dex82.htm EX-8.2 EX-8.2

Exhibit 8.2

November 12, 2014

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

200 Vesey Street, 30th Floor, Room 505B

New York, New York 10285

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 3020-3, 02-01-03

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

4315 South 2700 West, Room 1100, 02-01-46

Salt Lake City, Utah 84184

 

  Re: American Express Credit Account Master Trust

Class A Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates

Class B Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have advised American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II, American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC and American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC (the “Registrants”) with respect to certain federal income tax aspects of the issuance by the Registrants of the Class A Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class A Certificates”) and the Class B Series 2014-5 Floating Rate Asset Backed Certificates (the “Class B Certificates” and, together with the Class A Certificates, the “Certificates”). The Certificates will be issued pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 16, 1996, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2006, as amended from time to time, and the Series 2014-5 Supplement, expected to be dated as of November 19, 2014, as more particularly described in the prospectus, dated November 12, 2014 (the “Base Prospectus”), and the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014, as supplemented by the supplement to the preliminary prospectus supplement, dated November 12, 2014 (as so supplemented, the “Preliminary Prospectus Supplement” and, together with the Base Prospectus, the “Prospectus”), relating to such series, each forming a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-179309, 333-179309-01, 333-179309-02 and 333-179309-03) as filed by the Registrants with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), on February 2, 2012, and declared effective on July 31, 2012 (the “Registration Statement”). Such advice conforms to the description of


American Express Receivables Financing Corporation II

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation III LLC

American Express Receivables Financing Corporation IV LLC

November 12, 2014

Page 2

 

selected federal income tax consequences to holders of the Certificates that appears under the headings “Prospectus Summary—Tax Status” and “Tax Matters” in the Base Prospectus and “Summary of Series Terms—Tax Status” in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement. Such description does not purport to discuss all possible income tax ramifications of the proposed issuance, but with respect to those tax consequences which are discussed, in our opinion the description is accurate in all material respects, and we hereby confirm and adopt as our opinion the opinions set forth therein.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Prospectus contained therein. In giving such consent, we do not consider that we are “experts,” within the meaning of the term as used in the Act or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued thereunder, with respect to any part of the Registration Statement, including this opinion as an exhibit or otherwise.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP