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EX-99.2 - PRESENTATION OF MASTERCARD INCORPORATED, DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2011 - Mastercard Incdex992.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

News Release    LOGO

MasterCard Incorporated Reports

Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2010

Financial Results

 

   

Fourth-quarter net income of $415 million, or $3.16 per diluted share

 

   

Fourth-quarter net revenue increase of 10.7%, to $1.4 billion

 

   

Fourth-quarter gross dollar volume up 11.0% and purchase volume up 10.8%

 

   

Fourth-quarter operating income increase of 21.6%

Purchase, NY, February 3, 2011 – MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter 2010. The company reported net income of $415 million, up 41.2%, and earnings per diluted share of $3.16, up 41.1%, in each case versus the year-ago period.

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $1.4 billion, a 10.7% increase versus the same period in 2009. On a constant currency basis, net revenue increased 13.0% compared to the same period in 2009. Net revenue growth was driven by the impact of the following:

 

   

An increase in cross-border volumes of 18.7%;

 

   

An 11.0% increase in gross dollar volume on a local currency basis, to $752 billion; and

 

   

Pricing changes of approximately 5 percentage points.

These factors were partially offset by an increase in rebates and incentives primarily due to new and renewed agreements and increased volumes.

Worldwide purchase volume during the quarter was up 10.8% on a local currency basis versus the fourth quarter of 2009, to $567 billion. The number of processed transactions increased 6.3% compared to the same period in 2009, to 6.2 billion. As of December 31, 2010, the company’s customers had issued 1.6 billion MasterCard and Maestro-branded cards.

“2010 proved to be a good year for MasterCard. Our business momentum was fueled by products and solutions that create efficiencies for cardholders, businesses and governments while driving future growth,” said Ajay Banga, MasterCard president and chief executive officer. “Importantly, our strategic investments—including the acquisition of DataCash, our pending acquisition of Travelex’s program management business and the Telefónica joint venture—will continue to enhance our e-Commerce, prepaid, and mobile capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of global payments innovation.”

Banga continued, “We are pleased to have ended the year with a strong fourth quarter. Our net revenue was up almost 11%, with underlying growth showing quarter-over-quarter improvement in all regions, and our operating income grew nearly 22%.”

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Total operating expenses increased 4.6%, to $869 million, during the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. Excluding currency fluctuations, operating expenses were up 6.1%. The increase in total operating expenses was driven by:

 

   

A 6.8% increase in advertising and marketing to $305 million, primarily due to customer-specific initiatives and sponsorships. Advertising and marketing spend grew 8.2% on a constant currency basis.

 

   

A 2.3% increase in general and administrative expenses, primarily due to increased investments in support of strategic growth initiatives and the inclusion of DataCash’s expenses, partially offset by lower severance costs. General and administrative expenses grew 3.9% on a constant currency basis.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, operating income increased 21.6% over the year-ago period and the company delivered an operating margin of 39.6%.

MasterCard reported other income of $13 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 versus other expense of $10 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The change was driven by a decrease in interest expense due to lower interest accretion related to a litigation settlement, lower interest on tax liabilities and an increase in investment income.

MasterCard’s effective tax rate was 28.7% in the fourth quarter of 2010, versus a rate of 35.8% in the comparable period in 2009. The decrease was primarily due to a benefit recorded in connection with the repatriation of foreign earnings.

Full-Year 2010 Results

For the year ended December 31, 2010, MasterCard reported net income of $1.8 billion, or $14.05 per diluted share.

Net revenue for the full-year 2010 was $5.5 billion, an increase of 8.6% versus 2009. On a constant currency basis, net revenue increased 9.5%. Cross-border volume growth of 15.2% and gross dollar volume growth of 9.1%, contributed to the net revenue growth in the full-year period. In addition, a pricing contribution of approximately 5 percentage points was offset by an increase in rebates and incentives due to new and renewed customer agreements and increased volumes.

Total operating expenses decreased 1.8%, to $2.8 billion, for 2010 compared to 2009, primarily due to lower personnel costs, partially offset by increased expense related to strategic initiatives, marketing and travel and entertainment. Excluding currency fluctuations, total operating expenses decreased 1.1%.

Operating income increased 21.8% for 2010 versus 2009. The company’s operating margin was 49.7% for the full-year period.


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Total other income was $5 million for the full-year 2010 versus total other expense of $42 million in 2009. This was driven by a decrease in interest expense primarily due to lower interest accretion related to previous litigation settlements.

MasterCard’s effective tax rate was 33.0% for the full-year 2010, versus a rate of 34.1% for the full-year 2009. The decrease was primarily due to benefits recorded in connection with the repatriation of foreign earnings.

Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results Conference Call Details

At 9:00 a.m. ET today, the company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

The dial-in information for this call is 866-314-5050 (within the U.S.) and 617-213-8051 (outside the U.S.) and the passcode is 18859734. A replay of the call will be available for one week following the meeting. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 (within the U.S.) and 617-801-6888 (outside the U.S.) and using passcode 31243954.

The live call and the replay, along with supporting materials, can also be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.mastercard.com.

About MasterCard Incorporated

As a leading global payments company, MasterCard Incorporated prides itself on being at the heart of commerce, helping to make life easier and more efficient for everyone, everywhere. MasterCard serves as a franchisor, processor and advisor to the payments industry, and makes commerce happen by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, governments, businesses, merchants, and cardholders worldwide. In 2010, $2.7 trillion in gross dollar volume was generated on its products by consumers around the world. Powered by the MasterCard Worldwide Network – the fastest payment processing network in the world – MasterCard processes over 23 billion transactions each year and has the capacity to handle 140 million transactions per hour, with an average network response time of 140 milliseconds and with 99.99 percent reliability. MasterCard advances global commerce through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro®, and Cirrus®; its suite of core products such as credit, debit, and prepaid; and its innovative platforms and functionalities, such as MasterCard PayPass™ and MasterCard inControl™. MasterCard serves consumers, governments, and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information, please visit us at www.mastercard.com.


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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release which are not historical facts, including statements about MasterCard’s plans, strategies, beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking and subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Accordingly, except for the company’s ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, the company does not intend to update or otherwise revise the forward-looking information to reflect actual results of operations, changes in financial condition, changes in estimates, expectations or assumptions, changes in general economic or industry conditions or other circumstances arising and/or existing since the preparation of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to MasterCard’s ability to continue to enhance its e-Commerce, prepaid and mobile capabilities through acquisitions and other strategic investments.

Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements for a number of reasons, including those set forth in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K that have been filed with the SEC during 2010 and 2011, as well as reasons including difficulties, delays or the inability of the company to achieve its strategic initiatives set forth above. Factors other than those listed above could also cause the company’s results to differ materially from expected results.

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Contacts:

Investor Relations: Barbara Gasper, investor_relations@mastercard.com, 914-249-4565

Media Relations: Chris Monteiro, chris_monteiro@mastercard.com, 914-249-5826


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Three Months
Ended December 31,
    Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  
     (in millions, except per share data)  

Revenues, net

   $ 1,438      $ 1,299      $ 5,539      $ 5,099   

Operating Expenses

        

General and administrative

     518        507        1,852        1,935   

Advertising and marketing

     305        286        782        756   

Litigation settlements

     4        —          5        7   

Depreciation and amortization

     42        38        148        141   
                                

Total operating expenses

     869        831        2,787        2,839   
                                

Operating income

     569        468        2,752        2,260   

Other Income (Expense)

        

Investment income, net

     23        16        57        58   

Interest expense

     (9     (23     (52     (115

Other income (expense), net

     (1     (3     —          15   
                                

Total other income (expense)

     13        (10     5        (42
                                

Income before income taxes

     582        458        2,757        2,218   

Income tax expense

     167        164        910        755   
                                

Net income

     415        294        1,847        1,463   

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

     —          —          (1     —     
                                

Net Income Attributable to MasterCard

   $ 415      $ 294      $ 1,846      $ 1,463   
                                

Basic Earnings per Share

   $ 3.17      $ 2.25      $ 14.10      $ 11.19   
                                

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

     131        130        131        130   
                                

Diluted Earnings per Share

   $ 3.16      $ 2.24      $ 14.05      $ 11.16   
                                

Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

     131        130        131        130   
                                


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(UNAUDITED)

 

     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 
     (in millions, except share data)  
ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,067      $ 2,055   

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value

     831        824   

Investment securities held-to-maturity

     300        —     

Accounts receivable

     650        536   

Settlement due from customers

     497        459   

Restricted security deposits held for customers

     493        446   

Prepaid expenses

     315        313   

Deferred income taxes

     216        244   

Other current assets

     85        126   
                

Total Current Assets

     6,454        5,003   

Property, plant and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation

     439        449   

Deferred income taxes

     5        264   

Goodwill

     677        309   

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

     530        415   

Auction rate securities available-for-sale, at fair value

     106        180   

Investment securities held-to-maturity

     36        338   

Prepaid expenses

     365        328   

Other assets

     225        184   
                

Total Assets

   $ 8,837      $ 7,470   
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     

Accounts payable

   $ 272      $ 290   

Settlement due to customers

     636        478   

Restricted security deposits held for customers

     493        446   

Obligations under litigation settlements

     298        607   

Accrued expenses

     1,315        1,225   

Other current liabilities

     129        121   
                

Total Current Liabilities

     3,143        3,167   

Deferred income taxes

     74        80   

Obligations under litigation settlements

     4        263   

Long-term debt

     —          22   

Other liabilities

     400        426   
                

Total Liabilities

     3,621        3,958   

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Class A common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 3,000,000,000 shares, 129,436,818 and 116,534,029 shares issued and 122,696,228 and 109,793,439 outstanding, respectively

     —          —     

Class B common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, 8,202,380 and 19,977,657 issued and outstanding, respectively

     —          —     

Class M common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 0 and 1,000,000 shares, 0 and 1,812 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     —          —     

Additional paid-in-capital

     3,445        3,412   

Class A treasury stock, at cost, 6,740,590 shares, respectively

     (1,250     (1,250

Retained earnings

     2,915        1,148   

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

    

Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments

     105        212   

Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, net of tax

     (12     (15

Investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax

     2        (3
                

Total accumulated other comprehensive income

     95        194   
                

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     5,205        3,504   

Non-controlling interests

     11        8   
                

Total Equity

     5,216        3,512   
                

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 8,837      $ 7,470   
                


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

     For the Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
 
     2010     2009  
     (in millions)  

Operating Activities

    

Net income

   $ 1,847      $ 1,463   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     148        141   

Share based payments

     63        88   

Stock units withheld for taxes

     (126     (28

Tax benefit for share based compensation

     (85     (39

Impairment of assets

     4        16   

Accretion of imputed interest on litigation settlements

     35        86   

Deferred income taxes

     248        337   

Other

     2        (11

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (115     122   

Income taxes receivable

     (50     190   

Settlement due from customers

     (61     54   

Prepaid expenses

     (48     (113

Obligations under litigation settlement

     (603     (939

Accounts payable

     (19     34   

Settlement due to customers

     186        (66

Accrued expenses

     265        82   

Net change in other assets and liabilities

     6        (39
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,697        1,378   
                

Investing Activities

    

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     (498     (3

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (61     (57

Capitalized software

     (90     (83

Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale

     (329     (333

Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity

     —          (300

Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale

     297        98   

Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities

     110        36   

Investment in nonmarketable equity investments

     (67     (18

Other investing activities

     (3     (4
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (641     (664
                

Financing Activities

    

Tax benefit for share based compensation

     85        39   

Exercise of stock options

     11        9   

Dividends paid

     (79     (79

Investment in (redemption of) non-controlling interest

     2        (5

Payment of debt

     —          (149
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     19        (185
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (63     21   
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,012        550   

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period

     2,055        1,505   
                

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

   $ 3,067      $ 2,055   
                


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE

 

    For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2010  
     GDV
(Bil.)
    Growth
(USD)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Cash
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Accounts
(Mil.)
    Cards
(Mil.)
    Acceptance
Locations
(Mil.)
 

All MasterCard Credit,
Charge and Debit Programs

                       

APMEA

  $ 178        25.8     19.1   $ 121        19.5     1,323      $ 58        18.1     411        269        294        9.2   

Canada

    29        11.9     7.1     26        6.4     291        3        14.3     5        40        49        0.8   

Europe

    225        8.3     14.0     168        13.0     2,130        57        17.1     338        198        212        9.1   

Latin America

    66        22.0     20.0     38        25.0     626        28        13.9     175        104        127        3.9   
                                                                       

Worldwide less United States

    499        16.0     16.1     353        15.8     4,370        146        16.8     929        612        682        23.0   

United States

    253        2.1     2.1     214        3.3     3,776        39        -4.0     250        263        294        8.7   
                                                                       

Worldwide

    752        10.9     11.0     567        10.8     8,146        185        11.7     1,179        875        975        31.7   

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    353        11.5     11.6     300        13.4     3,454        52        2.2     234        447        507     

United States

    135        2.2     2.2     126        3.2     1,547        9        -9.6     7        143        171     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    488        8.7     8.8     427        10.2     5,001        61        0.4     242        591        678     

MasterCard Debit Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    147        28.7     28.6     53        31.7     916        94        27.0     695        165        175     

United States

    118        2.0     2.0     88        3.6     2,229        30        -2.3     243        120        123     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    265        15.2     15.2     141        12.6     3,144        124        18.3     937        284        297     
    For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2010        
    GDV
(Bil.)
    Growth
(USD)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Cash
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Accounts
(Mil.)
    Cards
(Mil.)
       

All MasterCard Credit,
Charge and Debit Programs

                       

APMEA

  $ 619        27.3     18.8   $ 412        17.1     4,849      $ 207        22.1     1,507        269        294     

Canada

    107        14.9     4.2     95        5.3     1,078        12        -3.2     20        40        49     

Europe

    809        10.8     13.5     604        13.2     7,867        205        14.3     1,269        198        212     

Latin America

    221        23.1     17.4     125        22.4     2,207        95        11.5     646        104        127     
                                                                 

Worldwide less United States

    1,755        17.9     15.2     1,236        14.7     16,000        519        16.3     3,443        612        682     

United States

    972        -0.3     -0.3     812        1.0     14,317        160        -6.6     1,016        263        294     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    2,727        10.7     9.1     2,047        8.9     30,317        679        9.9     4,459        875        975     

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    1,255        12.9     10.0     1,058        12.3     12,808        197        -0.8     922        447        507     

United States

    515        -2.0     -2.0     479        0.5     5,853        36        -26.4     30        143        171     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    1,770        8.1     6.2     1,537        8.3     18,661        233        -5.8     952        591        678     

MasterCard Debit Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    500        32.8     30.4     177        31.3     3,192        322        29.9     2,520        165        175     

United States

    457        1.7     1.7     333        1.9     8,464        124        1.2     986        120        123     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    957        15.9     14.9     510        10.5     11,656        447        20.4     3,507        284        297     
    For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2009        
    GDV
(Bil.)
    Growth
(USD)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Cash
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Accounts
(Mil.)
    Cards
(Mil.)
       

All MasterCard Credit,
Charge and Debit Programs

                       

APMEA

  $ 142        34.9     21.4   $ 95        19.1     1,139      $ 46        26.4     337        247        268     

Canada

    26        13.2     -1.6     24        1.7     270        3        -24.9     5        39        47     

Europe

    208        17.3     8.4     156        9.6     1,873        52        5.0     295        185        199     

Latin America

    54        19.7     11.0     31        13.7     516        23        7.6     161        99        122     
                                                                 

Worldwide less United States

    430        22.6     12.0     306        12.1     3,798        124        11.6     798        570        635     

United States

    248        -3.4     -3.4     207        -1.3     3,673        41        -12.8     257        279        314     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    678        11.6     5.8     513        6.3     7,470        165        4.4     1,055        849        949     

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    317        16.5     5.8     264        9.2     3,114        52        -8.6     234        444        501     

United States

    132        -13.0     -13.0     123        -7.8     1,517        10        -49.5     8        160        192     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    449        6.0     -0.5     387        3.2     4,630        62        -18.7     242        604        693     

MasterCard Debit Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    114        43.3     33.6     42        34.8     684        72        32.9     564        126        134     

United States

    116        10.5     10.5     85        9.9     2,156        31        12.1     249        118        123     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    230        24.7     20.9     126        17.1     2,840        103        25.9     813        245        257     
    For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2009        
    GDV
(Bil.)
    Growth
(USD)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Cash
Volume
(Bil.)
    Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Trans.
(Mil.)
    Accounts
(Mil.)
    Cards
(Mil.)
       

All MasterCard Credit,
Charge and Debit Programs

                       

APMEA

  $ 486        15.2     18.5   $ 327        16.9     4,167      $ 159        22.0     1,177        247        268     

Canada

    93        -8.8     -2.7     82        -0.3     1,012        11        -17.4     19        39        47     

Europe

    730        -5.8     4.5     546        5.4     6,904        184        2.0     1,125        185        199     

Latin America

    179        -4.1     9.1     99        12.5     1,889        80        5.1     606        99        122     
                                                                 

Worldwide less United States

    1,488        0.2     8.8     1,053        8.9     13,972        435        8.5     2,927        570        635     

United States

    975        -7.5     -7.5     804        -6.1     14,245        172        -13.4     1,039        279        314     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    2,463        -3.0     1.7     1,857        1.8     28,218        606        1.3     3,966        849        949     

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    1,112        -4.5     3.6     916        6.6     11,577        195        -8.7     927        444        501     

United States

    526        -16.8     -16.8     477        -12.8     5,912        49        -42.2     37        160        192     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    1,637        -8.8     -4.0     1,393        -0.9     17,488        244        -18.1     963        604        693     

MasterCard Debit Programs

                       

Worldwide less United States

    377        16.8     27.6     137        26.7     2,396        239        28.1     2,001        126        134     

United States

    450        6.3     6.3     327        5.8     8,334        123        7.9     1,002        118        123     
                                                                 

Worldwide

    826        10.9     15.1     464        11.2     10,730        362        20.5     3,003        245        257     

APMEA = Asia Pacific / Middle East / Africa

Note that columns in the tables above may not add due to rounding; growth represents change from the comparable year-ago period.


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Footnote

The tables set forth the gross dollar volume (“GDV”), purchase volume, cash volume and the number of purchase transactions, cash transactions, accounts, cards and acceptance locations on a regional and global basis for MasterCard®-branded and MasterCard Electronic™-branded cards. Growth rates over prior periods are provided for volume-based data.

Debit transactions on Maestro® and Cirrus®-branded cards, Mondex® transactions and transactions involving brands other than MasterCard are not included in the preceding tables.

For purposes of the table: GDV represents purchase volume plus cash volume and includes the impact of balance transfers and convenience checks; “purchase volume” means the aggregate dollar amount of purchases made with MasterCard-branded cards for the relevant period; and “cash volume” means the aggregate dollar amount of cash disbursements obtained with MasterCard-branded cards for the relevant period. The number of cards includes virtual cards, which are MasterCard-branded payment accounts in connection with which functional cards are not generally issued. Acceptance locations include merchant locations, ATMs and other locations where cash may be obtained.

The MasterCard payment product is comprised of credit, charge and debit programs, and data relating to each type of program is included in the tables. Debit programs include MasterCard-branded debit programs where the primary means of cardholder validation at the point of sale is for cardholders either to sign a sales receipt or enter a PIN. The tables include information with respect to transactions involving MasterCard-branded cards that are not processed by MasterCard and transactions for which MasterCard does not earn significant revenues.

Information denominated in U.S. dollars is calculated by applying an established U.S. dollar/local currency exchange rate for each local currency in which MasterCard volumes are reported. These exchange rates are calculated on a quarterly basis using the average exchange rate for each quarter. MasterCard reports period-over-period rates of change in purchase volume and cash volume on the basis of local currency information, in order to eliminate the impact of changes in the value of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar in calculating such rates of change.

The data set forth in the GDV, purchase volume, purchase transactions, cash volume and cash transactions columns is provided by MasterCard customers and is subject to verification by MasterCard and partial cross-checking against information provided by MasterCard’s transaction processing systems. The data set forth in the accounts and cards columns is provided by MasterCard customers and is subject to certain limited verification by MasterCard. A portion of the data set forth in the accounts and cards columns reflects the impact of routine portfolio changes among customers and other practices that may lead to over counting of the underlying data in certain circumstances. In order to provide a true indication of how broadly our cards can be used, MasterCard seeks to provide the most accurate acceptance figures possible and to maintain that MasterCard acceptance is unsurpassed worldwide by periodically validating our results with third parties. The data set forth in the acceptance locations column is derived through a proprietary methodology designed to minimize the impact of multiple acquiring in certain markets. This data is based on information provided by our customers and other third parties and is subject to certain limited verification by MasterCard and partial cross-checking against information provided by MasterCard’s transaction processing systems. All data is subject to revision and amendment by MasterCard’s customers subsequent to the date of its release.

Performance information for prior periods can be found in the “Investor Relations” section of MasterCard’s website at www.mastercard.com.

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