Print Page

Financial News

Back
MasterCard Incorporated Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Financial Results
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Fourth-quarter net income of $243 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, excluding a special item

- Fourth-quarter net income of $239 million, or $1.84 per diluted share, including a special item

- Fourth-quarter net revenue growth of 14.2%, to $1.2 billion

- Fourth-quarter gross dollar volume up 3.4%; purchase volume up 3.1%

MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2008. The company reported net income of $243 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, excluding a special item of $6 million related to a litigation settlement. Including the special item, the company reported net income of $239 million, or $1.84 per diluted share. The company's total operating expenses, operating margin, other income, effective tax rate, net income and earnings per share, excluding special items, are non-GAAP financial measures that are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures in the accompanying financial tables.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061031/MCLOGO )

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $1.2 billion, a 14.2% increase versus the same period in 2007. Currency fluctuations (driven by movement of the euro and the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar) tempered net revenue growth by 3.5 percentage points for the quarter. The higher net revenue in the fourth quarter versus the same period in 2007 was fueled by:

    --  Pricing changes, which contributed approximately 8 percentage points of
        the net revenue growth; and
    --  A 6.0% increase in the number of transactions processed, to 5.5 billion.

MasterCard's gross dollar volume increased 3.4%, on a local currency basis, to $605 billion. Worldwide purchase volume during the quarter rose 3.1% on a local currency basis, versus the fourth quarter of 2007, to $455 billion, driven by modest growth in cardholder spending on a growing number of MasterCard cards. As of December 31, 2008, the company's financial-institution customers had issued 981 million MasterCard cards, an increase of 7.6% over the cards issued at December 31, 2007.

"Despite the significant economic turbulence around the world, we were able to achieve excellent fourth-quarter operating results while maintaining a healthy balance sheet, which is a strength in this environment," said Robert W. Selander, MasterCard president and chief executive officer. "Our 2008 full-year results reflect our unique business model and the value we provide to our financial-institution customers around the world."

Selander stated, "We remain committed to taking a prudent approach to our business to ensure effective cost management, while opportunistically investing to drive long-term growth for MasterCard and deliver value to our customers and shareholders. Our recent organizational realignment and our acquisition of Orbiscom, a leading payments solutions software provider, reflect that approach.

"The economic environment remains challenging, with businesses, governments and consumers around the world rethinking how finances are managed. One thing is certain in this new reality of increased financial management control --- the value and importance of electronic payments has never been greater," concluded Selander.

The special item for the fourth quarter of 2008 represented:

    --  A $6 million charge related to the settlement of a consumer protection
        case in California.

There were no special items for the fourth quarter of 2007.

Excluding the special item, total operating expenses decreased 16.0%, to $756 million, during the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Currency fluctuations of 2.0 percentage points contributed to the rate of decline for total operating expenses. The decrease in total operating expenses was driven by:

    --  A 3.4% decrease in general and administrative expenses, primarily
        resulting from initiatives to reduce travel expenses, personnel costs
        and professional fees.  Currency fluctuations representing approximately
        2.0 percentage points contributed to the rate of decline; and
    --  A 32.8% decrease in advertising and marketing expenses versus the
        year-ago period, with approximately 1.9 percentage points related to the
        impact of foreign currency fluctuations contributing to the rate of
        decline.

Including the special item, total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2008 decreased 15.3% versus the year-ago period, to $762 million.

Excluding the special item, the operating margin was 38.2% for the fourth quarter of 2008, up 22.2 percentage points over the year-ago period. Including the special item, the operating margin was 37.7% for the fourth quarter of 2008.

Total other expense was $17 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 versus total other income of $295 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. The decrease was primarily due to gains realized in the fourth quarter of 2007 from the sale of a portion of the company's investment in Redecard S.A. Interest expense versus the year-ago period increased $21 million, primarily due to the interest accretion associated with the American Express settlement that occurred in the second quarter of 2008.

Excluding the special item, MasterCard's effective tax rate was 46.1% in the fourth quarter of 2008, versus 34.9% in the comparable period in 2007. The increase was primarily due to deferred tax remeasurement and increased FIN 48 tax reserves. Including the special item, the effective tax rate was 46.2% for the fourth quarter of 2008.

Full-Year 2008 Results

For the year-ended December 31, 2008, MasterCard reported net income of $1.2 billion, or $9.45 per diluted share, excluding the impact of special items, and a net loss of $254 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, including special items. Both earnings per share figures include after-tax gains from the sale of a portion of the company's investment in Redecard S.A. of $0.42 per share on a diluted basis.

Special items on a pre-tax basis for the full-year 2008 included:

    --  A $1.65 billion charge related to the antitrust litigation settlement
        between MasterCard and American Express;
    --  An $827.5 million net charge related to the Discover litigation
        settlement;
    --  A $75 million gain in other income from the termination of a customer
        business agreement; and
    --  A $6 million charge related to the settlement of a consumer protection
        case in California.

Special items on a pre-tax basis for full-year 2007 included:

    --  $90 million in other income related to a settlement received under an
        agreement to discontinue the company's sponsorship of the 2010 and
        2014 World Cup soccer events; and
    --  A $3.4 million reserve recorded for a litigation settlement.

Net revenue for full-year 2008 was $5.0 billion, a 22.7% increase versus 2007. In addition to growth in GDV, processed transactions and cross-border transaction volumes, this increase was driven by pricing changes of approximately 6 percentage points, primarily associated with the cross-border transaction pricing implemented in 2008. Currency fluctuation contributed approximately 2.5 percentage points of the increase in revenue.

Excluding special items for both periods, total operating expenses increased 2.9%, to $3.0 billion, for full-year 2008 compared to 2007, primarily due to higher personnel expenses. Currency fluctuations contributed 1.7 percentage points of this increase. Growth in total operating expenses was driven by:

    --  An increase in general and administrative expenses, which was primarily
        driven by an 11.6% increase in personnel expenses due to new personnel
        and higher contractor costs. Currency fluctuations represented
        approximately 1.4 percentage points of the increase; and
    --  Advertising and marketing expenses, which decreased 5.8% versus
        full-year 2007 due to cost-containment activities, partially offset by
        approximately 2.0 percentage points related to the impact of foreign
        currency fluctuations.

Including special items, operating expenses increased 86.7%, to $5.5 billion.

Excluding special items, the operating margin was 39.0% for full-year 2008, up 11.7 percentage points over the year-ago period. Including special items, the operating margin was a negative 10.7% for full-year 2008.

Total other income was $76 million for full-year 2008 versus $473 million for the same period in 2007, excluding special items in both periods. Other income decreased due to larger gains recorded in 2007 from the sale of Redecard securities. Additionally, interest expense versus the year-ago period increased $46 million, primarily due to the interest accretion associated with the 2008 American Express settlement. Including special items, total other income was $151 million for full-year 2008 and $563 million for full-year 2007.

MasterCard's effective tax rate, excluding litigation settlements, was 38.7% for the full-year 2008, versus a rate of 35.0% for the full-year 2007. The increase was primarily due to deferred tax remeasurement and increased FIN 48 tax reserves. Including the litigation settlements, the effective tax rate was 33.7% for 2008 and 35.0% for 2007.

Fourth-Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call Details

At 9:00 a.m. EST today, the company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2008 financial results.

The dial-in information for this call is 866-578-5771 (within the U.S.) and 617-213-8055 (outside the U.S.) and the passcode is 31072600. A replay of the call will be available for one week thereafter. 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 44423914.

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

MasterCard Incorporated advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes approximately 21 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants. Through its family of brands, including MasterCard(R), Maestro(R) and Cirrus(R), MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information go to www.mastercard.com.

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:

    --  The company's ability to effectively manage costs;
    --  The company's ability to opportunistically invest to drive
        long-term growth to deliver value to customers and shareholders; and
    --  The continued value and importance of electronic payments within the
        context of the current economic environment and increased financial
        management control.

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, 2007, the company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K that have been filed with the SEC during 2008 and 2009, 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.



                               MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                     (UNAUDITED)

                                   Three Months           Twelve Months
                                 Ended December 31,     Ended December 31,
                                 ------------------     ------------------
                                  2008        2007       2008        2007
                                  ----        ----       ----        ----
                                 (In thousands, except per share data)

    Revenues, net             $1,224,834 $1,072,687  $4,991,600  $4,067,599
    Operating Expenses
    General and administrative   478,590    495,550   1,913,679   1,758,388
    Advertising and marketing    247,838    368,929   1,017,575   1,080,057
    Litigation settlements         6,000          -   2,482,845       3,400
    Charitable contributions to
     The MasterCard Foundation         -     10,000           -      20,000
    Depreciation and
     amortization                 30,050     26,152     112,006      97,642
                                  ------     ------     -------      ------
      Total operating expenses   762,478    900,631   5,526,105   2,959,487
                                 -------    -------   ---------   ---------
    Operating income (loss)      462,356    172,056    (534,505)  1,108,112
    Other Income (Expense)
    Investment income, net        19,826    311,364     182,907     530,400
    Interest expense             (36,525)   (15,313)   (103,600)    (57,277)
    Other income (expense), net     (597)    (1,071)     71,985      90,197
                                    ----     ------      ------      ------
      Total other income
       (expense)                 (17,296)   294,980     151,292     563,320
                                 -------    -------     -------     -------
    Income (loss) before
     income taxes                445,060    467,036    (383,213)  1,671,432
    Income tax expense (benefit) 205,618    162,803    (129,298)    585,546
                                 -------    -------    --------     -------
    Net Income (Loss)           $239,442   $304,233   $(253,915) $1,085,886
                                ========   ========   =========  ==========
    Basic Net Income (Loss)
     per Share                     $1.85      $2.28      $(1.95)      $8.05
                                   =====      =====      ======       =====
    Basic Weighted Average
     Shares Outstanding          129,572    133,548     130,148     134,887
                                 =======    =======     =======     =======
    Diluted Net Income (Loss)
     per Share                     $1.84      $2.26      $(1.95)      $8.00
                                   =====      =====      ======       =====
    Diluted Weighted Average
     Shares Outstanding          130,404    134,448     130,148     135,695
                                 =======    =======     =======     =======



                             MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (UNAUDITED)

                                                    December 31,  December 31,
                                                        2008          2007
                                                        ----          ----
                                             (In thousands, except share data)
                                  ASSETS

    Cash and cash equivalents                       $1,505,160    $1,659,295
    Investment securities, at fair value:
      Trading                                                -         2,561
      Available-for-sale                               588,095     1,308,126
    Municipal bonds held-to-maturity                   154,000             -
    Accounts receivable                                639,482       532,633
    Income taxes receivable                            198,308             -
    Settlement due from customers                      513,191       712,558
    Restricted security deposits held for
     customers                                         183,245       142,052
    Prepaid expenses                                   213,612       156,258
    Deferred income taxes                              283,795        44,525
    Other current assets                                32,619        33,733
                                                        ------        ------
    Total Current Assets                             4,311,507     4,591,741

    Property, plant and equipment, at cost (less
     accumulated depreciation of $278,269 and
     $250,888)                                         306,798       290,200
    Deferred income taxes                              567,567       263,143
    Goodwill                                           297,993       239,626
    Other intangible assets, (less accumulated
     amortization of $377,570 and $347,977)            394,282       320,758
    Investment securities available-for-sale, at
     fair value                                        191,760             -
    Municipal bonds held-to-maturity                    37,450       192,489
    Prepaid expenses                                   302,095       274,962
    Other assets                                        66,397        87,122
                                                        ------        ------
    Total Assets                                    $6,475,849    $6,260,041
                                                    ==========    ==========

                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Accounts payable                                  $262,342      $252,391
    Settlement due to customers                        532,237       604,212
    Restricted security deposits held for
     customers                                         183,245       142,052
    Obligations under litigation settlements           713,035       107,235
    Accrued expenses                                 1,032,061     1,071,557
    Short-term debt                                    149,380        80,000
    Other current liabilities                          118,151       105,895
                                                       -------       -------
    Total Current Liabilities                        2,990,451     2,363,342
    Deferred income taxes                               74,518        71,278
    Obligations under litigation settlements         1,023,263       297,201
    Long-term debt                                      19,387       149,824
    Other liabilities                                  436,255       346,469
                                                       -------       -------
    Total Liabilities                                4,543,874     3,228,114
    Commitments and contingencies
    Minority interest                                    4,620         4,620
    Stockholders' Equity
    Class A common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized
     3,000,000,000 shares, 105,126,588 and
     91,243,433 shares issued and 98,385,998 and
     87,321,541 outstanding, respectively                   10             9
    Class B common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized
     1,200,000,000 shares, 30,848,778 and
     43,948,778 shares issued and
     outstanding, respectively                               4             5
    Class M common stock, $.0001 par value;
     authorized 1,000,000 shares, 1,728 and
     1,664 shares issued and
     outstanding, respectively                               -             -
    Additional paid-in-capital                       3,304,604     3,312,380
    Class A treasury stock, at cost, 6,740,590
     and 3,921,892, respectively                    (1,250,000)     (600,532)
    Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)           (236,100)       37,699
    Accumulated other comprehensive income:
      Cumulative foreign currency
       translation adjustments                         175,040       216,651
      Defined benefit pension and other
       postretirement plans, net of tax                (43,207)       (3,555)
      Investment securities available-
       for-sale, net of tax                            (22,996)       64,650
                                                       -------        ------
    Total accumulated other comprehensive income       108,837       277,746
                                                       -------       -------
    Total Stockholders' Equity                       1,927,355     3,027,307
                                                     ---------     ---------
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      $6,475,849    $6,260,041
                                                    ==========    ==========



                               MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (UNAUDITED)

                                             For the Years Ended December 31,
                                              2008        2007         2006
                                              ----        ----         ----
                                                      (In thousands)
    Operating Activities
    Net income (loss)                      $(253,915) $1,085,886     $50,190
    Adjustments to reconcile net income
     (loss) to net cash provided by
     operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization          112,006      97,642      99,782
      Gain on sale of Redecard S.A.
       available-for-sale securities         (85,903)   (390,968)          -
      Charitable contribution of common
       stock to the MasterCard Foundation          -           -     394,785
      Share based payments                    60,970      58,213      19,181
      Stock units settled in cash for
       taxes                                 (67,111)    (11,334)          -
      Tax benefit for share based
       compensation                          (47,803)    (15,430)          -
      Impairment of investments               12,515       8,719           -
      Accretion of imputed interest on
       litigation settlements                 77,202      38,046      42,798
      Deferred income taxes                 (483,952)     (5,492)     32,267
      Other                                   14,645      15,121       9,746
      Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities:
        Trading securities                     2,561       9,700      10,211
        Accounts receivable                 (115,687)    (60,984)    (93,428)
        Income taxes receivable             (198,308)          -           -
        Settlement due from customers        183,008    (356,305)    (75,553)
        Prepaid expenses                     (65,222)    (19,859)     42,623
        Other current assets                 (19,381)     (7,538)      7,813
        Prepaid expenses, non-current        (35,631)    (28,398)    (30,555)
        Litigation settlement accruals     1,254,660    (110,525)   (170,883)
        Accounts payable                       8,425     (30,650)     89,382
        Settlement due to customers          (52,852)    276,144      89,739
        Accrued expenses                      36,817     176,716      86,859
        Net change in other
         assets and liabilities               76,184      41,157      45,204
                                              ------      ------      ------
    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                              413,228     769,861     650,161
                                             -------     -------     -------

    Investing Activities
      Purchases of property, plant and
       equipment                             (75,626)    (81,587)    (61,204)
      Capitalized software                   (94,647)    (74,835)    (33,264)
      Purchases of investment securities
       available-for-sale                   (519,514) (3,578,357) (3,815,115)
      Proceeds from sales and maturities
       of investment securities
       available-for-sale                    976,743   4,042,011   3,233,725
      Acquisition of business, net of
       cash acquired                         (81,731)          -           -
      Other investing activities              (3,574)      7,909        (368)
                                              ------       -----        ----
    Net cash provided by (used in)
     investing activities                    201,651     315,141    (676,226)
                                             -------     -------    --------

    Financing Activities
      Cash received from sale of common
       stock, net of issuance costs                -           -   2,449,910
      Cash payment for the redemption of
       common stock                                -           -  (1,799,937)
      Dividends paid                         (79,259)    (74,002)    (12,373)
      Cash proceeds from exercise of
       stock options                           9,546       1,597           -
      Tax benefit for share based
       compensation                           47,803      15,430           -
      Payment of debt                        (80,000)          -           -
      Purchase of treasury stock            (649,468)   (600,532)          -
                                            --------    --------         ---
    Net cash provided by (used in)
     financing activities                   (751,378)   (657,507)    637,600
                                            --------    --------     -------

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents               (17,636)     46,720      28,272
                                             -------      ------      ------

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and
     cash equivalents                       (154,135)    474,215     639,807
    Cash and cash equivalents - beginning
     of period                             1,659,295   1,185,080     545,273
                                           ---------   ---------     -------
    Cash and cash equivalents - end of
     period                               $1,505,160  $1,659,295  $1,185,080
                                          ==========  ==========  ==========



                 MASTERCARD INCORPORATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE

                                     For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2008
                                                                     Purchase
    All MasterCard Credit,                GDV     Growth    Growth   Volume
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Bil.)    (USD)    (Local)   (Bil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                          $91      3.8%     14.6%     $65
      Canada                                 23    -15.1%      5.3%      20
      Europe                                176     -7.1%      8.3%     130
      Latin America                          44     -6.0%     11.4%      24
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa      14      9.3%     30.6%       7
      United States                         256     -5.2%     -5.2%     210
      Worldwide                             605     -4.7%      3.4%     455

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                         152    -11.4%    -11.4%     133
      Worldwide less United States          272     -6.6%      8.9%     218
      Worldwide                             424     -8.4%      0.6%     351

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                         104      5.8%      5.8%      77
      Worldwide less United States           77      4.5%     18.2%      27
      Worldwide                             181      5.2%     10.7%     104


                                    For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2008
                                                 Purchase   Cash
    All MasterCard Credit,               Growth   Trans.   Volume  Growth
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Local)  (Mil.)   (Bil.)  (Local)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                         17.8%      844     $26      7.1%
      Canada                                6.4%      256       3     -1.6%
      Europe                                7.6%    1,663      46     10.5%
      Latin America                        13.3%      486      21      9.3%
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa    16.2%      103       7     47.5%
      United States                        -4.6%    3,504      47     -7.6%
      Worldwide                             3.1%    6,856     149      4.4%

    MasterCard Credit and Charge  Programs
      United States                        -9.6%    1,594      19    -22.7%
      Worldwide less United States         10.7%    2,859      54      2.3%
      Worldwide                             2.0%    4,453      72     -5.7%

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                         5.5%    1,910      28      6.6%
      Worldwide less United States         11.7%      493      49     22.1%
      Worldwide                             7.1%    2,403      77     16.0%


                                      For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2008
                                          Cash                     Acceptance
    All MasterCard Credit,                Trans. Accounts   Cards   Locations
    Charge and Debit Programs             (Mil.)   (Mil.)   (Mil.)   (Mil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                           180      181      198      7.7
      Canada                                   5       35       40      0.8
      Europe                                 272      181      195      8.3
      Latin America                          149       95      115      2.8
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa       57       38       42      1.0
      United States                          249      344      389      7.9
      Worldwide                              912      874      981     28.5

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                           13      226      263
      Worldwide less United States           252      440      495
      Worldwide                              265      666      758

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                          235      118      126
      Worldwide less United States           411       90       97
      Worldwide                              647      208      223



                                    For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2008
                                                                   Purchase
    All MasterCard Credit,                 GDV    Growth   Growth   Volume
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Bil.)    (USD)   (Local)  (Bil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                          $366    19.7%    18.5%     $260
      Canada                                 102    11.5%    11.7%       87
      Europe                                 774    18.0%    15.5%      573
      Latin America                          184    16.6%    16.1%       96
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa       53    24.4%    32.6%       27
      United States                        1,054     3.5%     3.5%      856
      Worldwide                            2,533    11.5%    10.7%    1,899

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                          631    -2.2%    -2.2%      547
      Worldwide less United States         1,167    16.5%    15.5%      929
      Worldwide                            1,798     9.2%     8.6%    1,476

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                          422    13.2%    13.2%      309
      Worldwide less United States           313    23.9%    20.6%      114
      Worldwide                              735    17.5%    16.2%      423


                                    For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2008
                                                  Purchase   Cash
    All MasterCard Credit,               Growth    Trans.    Volume   Growth
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Local)   (Mil.)   (Bil.)   (Local)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                         22.0%     3,104    $106     10.7%
      Canada                               12.1%       967      14      9.7%
      Europe                               15.7%     6,369     201     14.7%
      Latin America                        18.6%     1,788      88     13.6%
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa    23.0%       385      26     44.1%
      United States                         4.8%    13,726     198     -2.0%
      Worldwide                            11.3%    26,338     634      8.9%

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                        -0.1%     6,270      84    -13.6%
      Worldwide less United States         17.5%    10,772     237      8.4%
      Worldwide                            10.3%    17,042     322      1.6%

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                        14.8%     7,456     114      8.9%
      Worldwide less United States         16.1%     1,840     199     23.3%
      Worldwide                            15.2%     9,296     313     17.6%


                                    For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2008
    All MasterCard Credit,                 Cash Trans.   Accounts     Cards
    Charge and Debit Programs                (Mil.)       (Mil.)      (Mil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                               663         181         198
      Canada                                      21          35          40
      Europe                                   1,069         181         195
      Latin America                              568          95         115
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa          205          38          42
      United States                            1,019         344         389
      Worldwide                                3,546         874         981

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                               58         226         263
      Worldwide less United States             1,009         440         495
      Worldwide                                1,067         666         758

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                              962         118         126
      Worldwide less United States             1,517          90          97
      Worldwide                                2,479         208         223



                                    For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2007
                                                                  Purchase
    All MasterCard Credit,                GDV    Growth   Growth  Volume
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Bil.)   (USD)   (Local)  (Bil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                          $87    25.9%    18.5%     $61
      Canada                                 27    35.2%    16.7%      24
      Europe                                190    31.8%    18.6%     142
      Latin America                          47    28.6%    22.3%      25
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa      13    45.0%    35.4%       7
      United States                         270    10.6%    10.6%     220
      Worldwide                             634    21.3%    15.5%     478

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                         171     7.8%     7.8%     147
      Worldwide less United States          291    31.1%    19.4%     231
      Worldwide                             462    21.4%    14.8%     378

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                          99    15.9%    15.9%      73
      Worldwide less United States           73    28.5%    19.5%      27
      Worldwide                             172    21.0%    17.4%     100


                                     For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2007
                                                 Purchase   Cash
    All MasterCard Credit,               Growth   Trans.   Volume    Growth
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Local)  (Mil.)   (Bil.)   (Local)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                         23.7%      711     $26     7.8%
      Canada                               16.3%      239       4    19.2%
      Europe                               19.3%    1,540      48    16.4%
      Latin America                        26.0%      441      23    18.6%
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa    28.4%       96       6    45.5%
      United States                        11.8%    3,445      50     5.8%
      Worldwide                            16.5%    6,472     156    12.4%

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                         8.8%    1,699      24     2.4%
      Worldwide less United States         21.3%    2,599      60    12.3%
      Worldwide                            16.1%    4,298      84     9.2%

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                        18.6%    1,746      26     9.2%
      Worldwide less United States         17.0%      427      46    21.0%
      Worldwide                            18.1%    2,173      72    16.5%


                                    For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2007
    All MasterCard Credit,                Cash Trans.   Accounts     Cards
    Charge and Debit Programs                (Mil.)      (Mil.)      (Mil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                              149         160         175
      Canada                                      5          30          36
      Europe                                    253         164         177
      Latin America                             140          81          99
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa          41          29          33
      United States                             246         340         392
      Worldwide                                 834         805         912

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                              17         234         279
      Worldwide less United States              249         400         451
      Worldwide                                 267         635         729

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                             228         106         113
      Worldwide less United States              339          64          70
      Worldwide                                 567         170         183



                                   For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2007
                                                                    Purchase
    All MasterCard Credit,                 GDV     Growth   Growth   Volume
    Charge and Debit Programs             (Bil.)    (USD)   (Local)  (Bil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                          $306    21.3%    16.4%     $211
      Canada                                  91    22.4%    15.0%       78
      Europe                                 656    26.8%    16.2%      487
      Latin America                          158    25.5%    21.9%       79
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa       43    40.6%    39.7%       24
      United States                        1,019    10.8%    10.8%      817
      Worldwide                            2,272    18.4%    14.4%    1,696

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                          645     5.8%     5.8%      548
      Worldwide less United States         1,001    25.2%    17.2%      786
      Worldwide                            1,647    16.8%    12.4%    1,334

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                          373    20.8%    20.8%      269
      Worldwide less United States           252    26.0%    19.0%       94
      Worldwide                              626    22.8%    20.1%      362


                                   For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2007
                                                  Purchase   Cash
    All MasterCard Credit,                Growth   Trans.    Volume   Growth
    Charge and Debit Programs            (Local)   (Mil.)    (Bil.)  (Local)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                         21.8%     2,579     $95     5.9%
      Canada                               15.0%       865      13    15.3%
      Europe                               16.9%     5,628     169    14.5%
      Latin America                        25.2%     1,560      79    18.9%
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa    30.8%       349      19    52.9%
      United States                        12.7%    12,787     202     3.8%
      Worldwide                            15.8%    23,768     576    10.5%

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                         7.8%     6,303      97    -4.1%
      Worldwide less United States         19.4%     9,419     215    10.0%
      Worldwide                            14.3%    15,722     313     5.2%

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                        24.4%     6,484     105    12.5%
      Worldwide less United States         15.2%     1,562     159    21.3%
      Worldwide                            21.9%     8,046     263    17.6%


                                     For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2007
    All MasterCard Credit,                  Cash Trans.   Accounts     Cards
    Charge and Debit Programs                 (Mil.)       (Mil.)      (Mil.)
                                     ----------------------------------------
      Asia Pacific                               543         160         175
      Canada                                      20          30          36
      Europe                                     968         164         177
      Latin America                              514          81          99
      South Asia / Middle East / Africa          152          29          33
      United States                              983         340         392
      Worldwide                                3,180         805         912

    MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
      United States                               68         234         279
      Worldwide less United States               954         400         451
      Worldwide                                1,022         635         729

    MasterCard Debit Programs
      United States                              915         106         113
      Worldwide less United States             1,242          64          70
      Worldwide                                2,158         170         183

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

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(R)-branded and MasterCard Electronic(TM)-branded cards. Growth rates over prior periods are provided for volume-based data.

Debit transactions on Maestro(R) and Cirrus(R)-branded cards, Mondex(R) 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.



    Reconciliation of Financial Results

    ($ million except                   For the three months ended
     percentages)                              12/31/08
                                 Actual     Special Items    As Adjusted
                                 ------     -------------    -----------
    Revenues, net                $1,225           $-        $1,225
    Operating Expenses
    General and administrative      479            -           479
    Advertising and marketing       248            -           248
    Litigation settlements            6            6 (a)         -
    Charitable contributions to
     the MasterCard Foundation        -            -             -
    Depreciation and
     amortization                    30            -            30
                                    ---          ---           ---
      Total operating expenses      762            6           756
                                    ---          ---           ---
    Operating income                462            6           468
      Operating Margin             37.7%           -          38.2%
    Other Income (Expense)
    Investment income, net           20            -            20
    Interest expense                (37)           -           (37)
    Other expense, net                -            -             -
                                    ---          ---           ---
    Total other income (expense)    (17)           -           (17)
                                    ---          ---           ---
    Income before income taxes      445            6           451
    Income tax expense              206            2           208
                                    ===          ===           ===
    Net Income                     $239           $4          $243
                                   ====          ===          ====
    Basic Net Income per Share    $1.85        $0.03         $1.88
                                  =====        =====         =====
    Diluted Net Income per Share  $1.84        $0.03         $1.87
                                  =====        =====         =====

    ($ million except                  For the three months ended    YOY
     percentages)                               12/31/07            Growth
                                                 Special    As        As
                                      Actual      Items   Adjusted Adjusted
                                      ------     -------  -------- --------
    Revenues, net                     $1,073         -    $1,073    14.2%
    Operating Expenses
    General and administrative           496         -       496    (3.4%)
    Advertising and marketing            369         -       369   (32.8%)
    Litigation settlements                 -         -         -      NM
    Charitable contributions to
     the MasterCard Foundation            10         -        10  (100.0%)
    Depreciation and amortization         26         -        26    14.9%
                                         ---       ---       ---
      Total operating expenses           901         -       901   (16.0%)
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Operating income                     172         -       172   172.2%
      Operating Margin                 16.0%         -      16.0%   22.2 ppt.
    Other Income (Expense)
    Investment income, net               311         -       311   (93.6%)
    Interest expense                    ( 15)        -       (15)  138.5%
    Other expense, net                    (1)        -        (1)     NM
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Total other income (expense)         295         -       295  (105.9%)
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Income before income taxes           467         -       467    (3.4%)
    Income tax expense                   163         -       163    27.6%
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Net Income                          $304         -      $304   (20.1%)
                                        ====       ===      ====
    Basic Net Income per Share         $2.28         -     $2.28   (17.5%)
                                       =====       ===     =====
    Diluted Net Income per Share       $2.26         -     $2.26   (17.3%)
                                       =====       ===     =====


    ($million except
     percentages)                   For the year ended 12/31/08
                               Actual     Special Items     As Adjusted
                               ------     -------------     -----------
    Revenues, net              $4,992             $-         $4,992
    Operating Expenses
    General and administrative  1,914              -          1,914
    Advertising and
     marketing                  1,018              -          1,018
    Litigation settlements      2,483          2,483 (a)          -
    Charitable contributions
     to the MasterCard
     Foundation                     -              -              -
    Depreciation and
     amortization                 112              -            112
                                  ---            ---            ---
      Total operating expenses  5,526          2,483          3,043
                                -----          -----          -----
    Operating income             (535)         2,483          1,948
      Operating Margin         (10.7%)             -           39.0%
    Other Income (Expense)
    Investment income, net        183              -            183
    Interest expense             (104)             -           (104)
    Other expense, net             72             75 (b)         (3)
                                  ---            ---            ---
    Total other income
     (expense)                    151             75             76
                                  ---            ---            ---
    Income before income
     taxes                       (383)         2,408          2,025
    Income tax expense           (129)           914            785
                                 ----            ---            ---
    Net Income                  $(254)        $1,494         $1,239
                                =====         ======         ======
    Basic Net Income per
     Share                     $(1.95)        $11.47          $9.52
                               ======         ======          =====
    Diluted Net Income per
     Share                     $(1.95)        $11.40          $9.45
                               ======         ======          =====


    ($million except percentages)         For the year ended         YOY
                                                12/31/07           Growth
                                                 Special    As       As
                                      Actual      Items  Adjusted Adjusted
                                      ------      -----  -------- --------
    Revenues, net                     $4,068         -    $4,068     22.7%
    Operating Expenses
    General and administrative         1,758         -     1,758      8.8%
    Advertising and marketing          1,080         -     1,080     (5.8%)
    Litigation settlements                 3         3 (a)     -       NM
    Charitable contributions to
     the MasterCard Foundation            20         -        20   (100.0%)
    Depreciation and amortization         98         -        98     14.7%
                                         ---       ---       ---
      Total operating expenses         2,959         3     2,956      2.9%
                                       -----       ---     -----
    Operating income                   1,108         3     1,111     75.3%
      Operating Margin                 27.2%         -      27.3%    11.7 ppt.
    Other Income (Expense)
    Investment income, net               530         -       530    (65.5%)
    Interest expense                    (57)         -       (57)    80.9%
    Other expense, net                    90        90 (c)     -       NM
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Total other income (expense)         563        90       473    (83.9%)
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Income before income taxes         1,671       (87)    1,584     27.8%
    Income tax expense                   586        30       556     41.2%
                                         ---       ---       ---
    Net Income                        $1,086      ($57)   $1,029     20.4%
                                      ======      ====    ======
    Basic Net Income per Share         $8.05    ($0.42)    $7.63     24.8%
                                       =====    ======     =====
    Diluted Net Income per Share       $8.00    ($0.42)    $7.58     24.7%
                                       =====    ======     =====

    (a) Litigation settlements
    (b) Gain from the termination of a customer business agreement
    (c) Other income related to a settlement agreement to discontinue the
        company's sponsorship of the 2010 and 2014 World Cups

        Note that the figures in the preceding tables may not sum
         due to rounding



    Reconciliation to Effective Tax Rate for Litigation Settlements and
    Stock Donations

                                      GAAP effective tax rate calculation
                                        For the years ended December 31,
                                           2008          2007   2006
                                           ----          ----   ----
                                       (In millions, except percentages)

    Income (loss) before income taxes     $(383)       $1,671   $294
    Income tax expense (benefit)           (129)          586    244
                                           ----           ---    ---
    Net income (loss)                     $(254)       $1,086    $50
                                          =====        ======    ===
    Effective tax rate                     33.7%         35.0%  82.9%

                                    Non-GAAP effective tax rate calculation
                                       For the years ended December 31,
                                           2008          2007   2006
                                           ----          ----   ----
                                       (In millions, except percentages)
    GAAP income (loss) before
     income taxes                         $(383)       $1,671   $294
    Litigation settlements                2,483             3      -
    Stock donation to the MasterCard
     Foundation                               -             -    395
                                            ---           ---    ---
    Non-GAAP income before income taxes  $2,100        $1,674   $689
                                         ------        ------   ----
    Income tax expense (benefit)           (129)          586    244
    Impact of litigation settlements on
     income tax expense (benefit)          (941)            -      -
                                           ----           ---    ---
    Non-GAAP income tax expense             812           586    244
                                            ---           ---    ---
    Non-GAAP net income                  $1,288        $1,088   $445
                                         ======        ======   ====
    Non-GAAP effective tax rate            38.7%         35.0%  35.4%

    Note that the figures in the preceding tables may not sum due to rounding

For more information about these reconciliations, refer to MasterCard Incorporated's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2009.

SOURCE MasterCard Incorporated


http://www.mastercard.com

Investor Relations

914-249-4565

 Investor_Relations@
masterCard.com

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
480 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310-1900
1-201-680-4668
  • For Class A common stockholders
    1-800-837-7579
  • For Class B common stockholders
    1-866-337-6318