EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE OF MASTERCARD INCORPORATED, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Press release of MasterCard Incorporated, dated November 1, 2006

Exhibit 99.1

 

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MasterCard Incorporated Reports

Third-Quarter Financial Results

 

    Net income of $1.42 per share, or $193 million

 

    Net revenues up 13.9% to $902 million

 

    Gross dollar volume up 15.0%, purchase volume up 17.2%

Purchase, NY, November 1, 2006 – MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2006. The company reported net income of $193 million, or $1.42 per share. Net revenues for the quarter were $902 million, a 13.9% increase versus the same period in 2005. Currency fluctuations (driven by the movement of the euro relative to the US dollar) contributed approximately 1% of the increase in revenues for the quarter.

Fueling the higher revenue in the third quarter was growth in MasterCard’s gross dollar volume (GDV), which increased 15.0%, on a local currency basis, to $502 billion; an 18.9% increase in the number of transactions processed; and a restructuring of cross-border transaction fees which was implemented in April 2006. Worldwide purchase volume rose 17.2%, on a local currency basis, during the quarter to $365 billion driven by increased cardholder spending on a growing number of MasterCard cards. As of September 30, 2006, the company’s customers had issued 818 million MasterCard cards, an increase of 12.6% percent over the same period in 2005.

“These strong results underscore our success in displacing paper-based forms of payment in all corners of the globe in the face of a highly competitive payments market,” said Robert W. Selander, MasterCard president and chief executive officer. “This marks the twelfth consecutive quarter of double-digit purchase volume growth and the tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit GDV growth. Over our forty year history, we have invested heavily in our global brand and payments network. We believe that merchants, consumers, corporations and governments have recognized the convenient and secure electronic payment solutions which this investment has enabled.

“With our unified global organization and our unique structure as a franchisor, processor and advisor, we are focusing our efforts full time on delivering value-added products and services that enhance the profitability of our customers’ businesses, and provide innovative programs that meet and exceed their cardholders’ and merchants’ needs,” Selander said. “At the same time, we recognize that results are best delivered locally, and our structure allows us to develop solutions that work for our customers wherever, and however, they do business.”

 

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Total operating expenses decreased 2.6% to $627 million during the quarter compared to the same period in 2005. Excluding the year-ago impact of litigation settlements and an adjustment to reflect an accounting methodology change for cash-based executive incentive plans, operating expenses increased 8.8%. This was primarily driven by an increase in personnel costs related to the hiring of additional staff to support the company’s customer-focused strategy; a severance expense resulting from an update in plan estimates; and higher professional fees related to legal costs to defend outstanding litigation. As expected, advertising and market development expenses decreased 4.6% to $209 million versus the year-ago period due to higher spending for the 2006 FIFA World Cup earlier in the year. Currency fluctuations contributed approximately 1% of the increase in expenses for the quarter. Total operating expenses, excluding special items, is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure that is reconciled to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure in the accompanying financial tables.

Total other income was $17 million in the third quarter 2006 versus $16 million in the third quarter of 2005. The increase was driven primarily by interest income from higher cash balances related to proceeds received from the company’s May 2006 initial public offering. This increase was offset by a gain the company recorded in 2005 from the settlement of a contractual dispute.

Chris A. McWilton, MasterCard’s chief financial officer, noted that “In our first full quarter as a publicly listed company, MasterCard delivered strong revenue and earnings growth while further improving operating margins. The third-quarter results continue to demonstrate the strength of our business model and the momentum within the overall payments industry. These results are particularly notable when measured against last year’s strong third-quarter performance.”

Year-to-Date 2006 Results

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, MasterCard reported net income of $9 million, or $0.07 per share. Excluding the impact of special items, the company reported net income of $420 million, or $3.11 per share.

Special items, each of which occurred in the second quarter of 2006, included:

 

  A $395 million non-cash expense resulting from the donation of approximately 13.5 million shares of Class A common stock to the MasterCard Foundation that occurred simultaneously with the company’s IPO, which was not deductible for tax purposes;

 

  A $23 million reserve recorded for litigation settlements; and

 

  $7 million in interest income earned on the IPO proceeds ultimately used for redemption of shares of Class B common stock.

The company’s net income and earnings per share, as well as total operating expenses discussed below, each of which exclude special items, are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures that are reconciled to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures in the accompanying financial tables.


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Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $2.5 billion, an 11.9% increase versus the same period in 2005. Currency fluctuations had a negligible impact on revenues during this period.

Total operating expenses increased 33.2% to $2.3 billion for the nine-month period compared to the same period in 2005. Excluding the impact of the charitable contribution to the MasterCard Foundation, litigation settlements, and the incentive plan accounting methodology change mentioned above, total operating expenses increased 13.4% due to increased personnel costs, professional fees and sponsorship costs related to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Currency fluctuations had a negligible impact on operating expenses during this period.

Total other income was $41 million for the nine-month period versus $4 million for the same period in 2005. This change was driven by a $45 million increase in investment income, including the $7 million special item earned on IPO proceeds. Interest expense also decreased by $8 million due to a refund of interest assessed in connection with an audit of the company’s federal income tax return and a reduction of interest reserve requirements related to the company’s tax reserves. In addition, $3 million was due to lower interest accretion relating to the U.S. merchant lawsuit settlement.

MasterCard’s effective tax rate of 95.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 includes the impact of a non-deductible, charitable stock contribution to the MasterCard Foundation. Excluding this impact, the company’s tax rate would have been 34.6% vs. 35.5% for the same period in 2005. The company’s effective tax rate, excluding the impact of the share donation, is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure that is reconciled to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure in the accompanying financial tables.

Third Quarter Results Conference Call Details

On Wednesday, November 1, the company will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter financial results at 9:00 a.m. EST.

The dial-in information for this call is 866-314-9013 (within the US) and 617-213-8053 (outside the US) and the passcode is 60238634. 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 US) and 617-801-6888 (outside the US) and using passcode 52185218.

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.


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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 close to 14 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®, Maestro® and Cirrus®, 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 displace paper-based forms of payment throughout the globe;

 

  the company’s ability to continually invest in its brand and payments network;

 

  the company’s ability to provide convenient and secure electronic payment solutions;

 

  the company’s commitment to bring its customers value-added products and services to enhance the profitability of their payments businesses;

 

  the company’s ability to provide innovative programs that meet or exceed cardholders’ and merchants’ needs; and

 

  the company’s continued strong revenue and earnings growth, improving operating margins and the strong momentum of its business model.

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, 2005, the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K that it has filed with the SEC during 2006, 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.

Contacts:

Media Relations: Sharon Gamsin, sgamsin@mastercard.com, 914-249-5622

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

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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

    

September 30,

2006

   

December 31,

2005

 
     (In thousands, except share data)  
ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,421,139     $ 545,273  

Investment securities, at fair value:

    

Trading

     18,658       22,472  

Available-for-sale

     884,617       714,147  

Accounts receivable

     444,946       347,754  

Settlement due from members

     237,049       211,775  

Restricted security deposits held for members

     113,835       97,942  

Prepaid expenses

     153,866       167,209  

Other current assets

     84,336       121,326  
                

Total Current Assets

     3,358,446       2,227,898  

Property, plant and equipment, at cost (less accumulated depreciation of $214,530 and $373,319)

     240,315       230,614  

Deferred income taxes

     239,877       225,034  

Goodwill

     210,308       196,701  

Other intangible assets (less accumulated amortization of $297,844 and $272,913)

     268,688       273,854  

Municipal bonds held-to-maturity

     193,465       194,403  

Prepaid expenses

     206,911       201,132  

Other assets

     153,940       150,908  
                

Total Assets

   $ 4,871,950     $ 3,700,544  
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Accounts payable

   $ 193,153     $ 185,021  

Settlement due to members

     201,353       175,021  

Restricted security deposits held for members

     113,835       97,942  

Obligations under U.S. merchant lawsuit and other litigation settlements — current

     117,400       189,380  

Accrued expenses

     852,038       850,657  

Other current liabilities

     76,908       58,682  
                

Total Current Liabilities

     1,554,687       1,556,703  

Deferred income taxes

     64,071       61,188  

Obligations under U.S. merchant lawsuit and other litigation settlements

     447,287       415,620  

Long-term debt

     229,588       229,489  

Other liabilities

     251,509       263,776  
                

Total Liabilities

     2,547,142       2,526,776  

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Minority interest

     4,620       4,620  

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Class A common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 3,000,000,000 shares, 79,631,922 and no shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     8       —    

Class B common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, 55,337,407 and 134,969,329 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     6       14  

Class M common stock, $.0001 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, 1,568 and no shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     3,296,698       974,605  

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

     (1,070,098 )     145,515  

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax:

    

Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments

     96,007       50,818  

Net unrealized loss on investment securities available-for-sale

     (1,880 )     (2,543 )

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives accounted for as hedges

     (553 )     739  
                

Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

     93,574       49,014  
                

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     2,320,188       1,169,148  
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 4,871,950     $ 3,700,544  
                


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

 

    

Three Months

Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months

Ended September 30,

 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  
     (In thousands, except per share data)  

Revenues, net

   $ 901,969     $ 791,605     $ 2,486,911     $ 2,221,710  

Operating Expenses

        

General and administrative

     392,883       350,064       1,105,881       975,867  

Advertising and market development

     209,187       219,190       698,936       622,447  

Litigation settlements

     —         48,188       23,250       48,188  

Charitable contributions to the MasterCard Foundation

     —         —         400,285       —    

Depreciation and amortization

     25,139       26,270       75,052       83,366  
                                

Total operating expenses

     627,209       643,712       2,303,404       1,729,868  
                                

Operating income

     274,760       147,893       183,507       491,842  
                                

Other Income (Expense)

        

Investment income, net

     34,398       16,084       84,089       39,612  

Interest expense

     (16,757 )     (17,573 )     (43,465 )     (51,906 )

Other income (expense), net

     (292 )     17,553       303       15,998  
                                

Total other income

     17,349       16,064       40,927       3,704  
                                

Income before income taxes

     292,109       163,957       224,434       495,546  

Income tax expense

     99,105       57,872       215,146       175,919  
                                

Net Income

   $ 193,004     $ 106,085     $ 9,288     $ 319,627  
                                

Basic Net Income per Share

   $ 1.42     $ .79     $ .07     $ 2.37  
                                

Basic Weighted average shares outstanding

     135,684       134,969       135,312       134,969  
                                

Diluted Net Income per Share

   $ 1.42     $ .79     $ .07     $ 2.37  
                                

Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding

     136,134       134,969       135,511       134,969  
                                


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

    

Nine Months

Ended September 30,

 
     2006     2005  
     (In thousands)  

Operating Activities

    

Net income

   $ 9,288     $ 319,627  

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     75,052       83,366  

Charitable contribution of common stock to the MasterCard Foundation

     394,785       —    

Share based payments

     13,372       —    

Deferred income taxes

     18,962       (55,162 )

Other

     7,440       8,261  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Trading securities

     3,814       4,502  

Accounts receivable

     (90,419 )     (84,937 )

Settlement due from members

     (10,589 )     14,561  

Prepaid expenses

     18,146       (22,761 )

Other current assets

     9,503       552  

Prepaid expenses, non-current

     (4,253 )     (92,229 )

Accounts payable

     5,695       735  

Settlement due to members

     13,890       (13,739 )

Litigation settlement accruals, including accretion of imputed interest

     (40,313 )     68,286  

Accrued expenses

     1,026       125,226  

Net change in other assets and liabilities

     21,384       (7,861 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     446,783       348,427  
                

Investing Activities

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (38,599 )     (27,604 )

Capitalized software

     (24,338 )     (29,860 )

Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale

     (2,525,682 )     (2,172,562 )

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities available-for-sale

     2,349,978       2,102,454  

Other investing activities

     (881 )     861  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (239,522 )     (126,711 )
                

Financing Activities

    

Cash received from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs

     2,449,910       —    

Cash payment for redemption of common stock

     (1,799,937 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     649,973       —    
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     18,632       (19,724 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     875,866       201,992  

Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period

     545,273       328,996  
                

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period

   $ 1,421,139     $ 530,988  
                


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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE

 

    For the 3 Months ended September 30, 2006

All MasterCard Credit,

Charge and Debit Programs

  GDV
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Transactions
(Millions)
 

Cash
Volume

(Billions)

  Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Transactions
(Millions)
  Accounts
(Millions)
 

Cards

(Millions)

 

Acceptance
Locations
(Millions)

Asia / Pacific

  $ 70   6.1 %   $ 42   17.3 %   546   $ 29   -6.8 %   138   140   153   7.1

Canada

    19   13.0 %     17   13.7 %   199     3   9.1 %   5   28   33   0.7

Europe

    135   12.9 %     99   13.3 %   1,280     36   12.0 %   228   132   145   7.6

Latin America

    31   25.2 %     15   27.6 %   336     16   23.1 %   115   70   83   2.2

South Asia / Middle East Africa

    8   44.6 %     5   33.4 %   73     3   65.1 %   28   22   25   0.7

United States

    238   17.3 %     187   18.6 %   2,892     51   12.5 %   245   325   380   6.5

Worldwide

    502   15.0 %     365   17.2 %   5,327     138   9.5 %   759   716   818   24.8

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                     

United States

    155   5.0 %     129   6.6 %   1,505     26   -2.2 %   17   236   285  

Worldwide

    370   8.7 %     287   11.7 %   3,585     83   -0.4 %   282   578   670  

MasterCard Debit Programs

                     

United States

    82   50.4 %     58   58.8 %   1,387     25   33.8 %   228   89   95  

Worldwide

    132   37.3 %     77   43.7 %   1,743     54   29.1 %   478   137   148  
    For the 9 Months ended September 30, 2006    

All MasterCard Credit,

Charge and Debit Programs

  GDV
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Transactions
(Millions)
 

Cash
Volume

(Billions)

  Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Transactions
(Millions)
  Accounts
(Millions)
 

Cards

(Millions)

   

Asia / Pacific

  $ 209   8.0 %   $ 120   16.0 %   1,533   $ 89   -1.1 %   404   140   153  

Canada

    54   14.6 %     47   15.7 %   559     8   8.2 %   14   28   33  

Europe

    375   14.2 %     276   14.3 %   3,646     99   14.0 %   649   132   145  

Latin America

    89   26.6 %     42   29.7 %   946     47   24.0 %   333   70   83  

South Asia / Middle East Africa

    22   49.0 %     13   34.3 %   206     9   79.5 %   75   22   25  

United States

    675   16.2 %     528   17.4 %   7,977     147   12.0 %   689   325   380  

Worldwide

    1,424   15.3 %     1,025   16.9 %   14,866     398   11.3 %   2,164   716   818  

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                     

United States

    451   7.1 %     373   8.5 %   4,319     78   0.8 %   49   236   285  

Worldwide

    1,063   10.6 %     816   12.9 %   10,197     247   3.7 %   833   578   670  

MasterCard Debit Programs

                     

United States

    224   40.2 %     155   46.5 %   3,658     69   27.8 %   641   89   95  

Worldwide

    361   31.7 %     210   35.9 %   4,670     151   26.3 %   1,332   137   148  
    For the 3 Months ended September 30, 2005    

All MasterCard Credit,

Charge and Debit Programs

  GDV
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Transactions
(Millions)
 

Cash
Volume

(Billions)

  Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Transactions
(Millions)
  Accounts
(Millions)
 

Cards

(Millions)

   

Asia / Pacific

  $ 65   10.0 %   $ 35   13.8 %   453   $ 30   5.9 %   119   127   140  

Canada

    16   13.4 %     14   17.7 %   180     2   -6.9 %   5   25   31  

Europe

    116   13.8 %     85   12.8 %   1,168     31   16.6 %   207   110   124  

Latin America

    25   33.3 %     11   32.4 %   275     14   34.1 %   102   57   70  

South Asia / Middle East Africa

    6   43.1 %     4   29.2 %   57     2   79.5 %   15   14   17  

United States

    203   10.1 %     158   14.0 %   2,289     45   -1.9 %   191   295   346  

Worldwide

    431   12.7 %     307   14.6 %   4,422     124   8.2 %   638   629   726  

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                     

United States

    148   6.3 %     121   10.8 %   1,432     27   -10.6 %   17   228   273  

Worldwide

    336   10.7 %     254   13.5 %   3,252     82   3.0 %   272   527   613  

MasterCard Debit Programs

                     

United States

    55   21.9 %     36   26.3 %   857     18   14.0 %   173   67   72  

Worldwide

    95   20.0 %     53   20.0 %   1,170     42   20.1 %   366   101   113  
    For the 9 Months ended September 30, 2005    

All MasterCard Credit,

Charge and Debit Programs

  GDV
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Volume
(Billions)
  Growth
(Local)
    Purchase
Transactions
(Millions)
 

Cash
Volume

(Billions)

  Growth
(Local)
    Cash
Transactions
(Millions)
  Accounts
(Millions)
 

Cards

(Millions)

   

Asia / Pacific

  $ 193   8.0 %   $ 104   15.0 %   1,293   $ 89   0.8 %   325   127   140  

Canada

    44   14.1 %     37   16.6 %   498     7   2.0 %   14   25   31  

Europe

    334   13.2 %     246   13.9 %   3,317     88   11.2 %   587   110   124  

Latin America

    68   34.7 %     31   31.8 %   764     38   37.2 %   290   57   70  

South Asia / Middle East Africa

    15   34.7 %     10   26.1 %   161     5   57.0 %   39   14   17  

United States

    581   12.6 %     450   15.6 %   6,568     131   3.6 %   578   295   346  

Worldwide

    1,235   13.3 %     878   15.7 %   12,602     357   7.9 %   1,832   629   726  

MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs

                     

United States

    421   5.1 %     344   9.0 %   4,085     77   -9.4 %   50   228   273  

Worldwide

    961   9.0 %     723   12.6 %   9,229     238   -0.8 %   765   527   613  

MasterCard Debit Programs

                     

United States

    160   38.7 %     106   43.6 %   2,483     54   30.0 %   528   67   72  

Worldwide

    274   31.7 %     155   32.5 %   3,373     120   30.8 %   1,067   101   113  

Note that the figures in the preceding tables may not sum due to rounding; growth represents change from the comparable year-ago period.


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Footnote

Set forth above is information regarding the performance results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 for the payment programs of MasterCard International Incorporated and MasterCard Europe sprl (collectively, “MasterCard”), the principal operating subsidiaries of MasterCard Incorporated.

The table sets 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 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 other branded transactions 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 (including PIN point-of-sale) 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 Personal Identification Number (PIN).

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. However, MasterCard reports period-over-period rates of change in GDV, purchase volume and cash volume solely 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 derived from information provided by MasterCard members that 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, cards and acceptance locations columns is derived from information provided by MasterCard members and is subject to certain limited verification by MasterCard. Certain information with respect to acceptance locations is provided by third parties and has not been independently verified by MasterCard. All data is subject to revision and amendment by MasterCard’s members subsequent to the date of its release.

A portion of the data set forth in the accounts and cards columns reflects the impact of routine portfolio changes among members and other practices that may lead to over counting of the underlying data in certain circumstances.

The table includes information with respect to MasterCard-branded transactions that are not processed by MasterCard and transactions for which MasterCard does not earn significant revenues, including PIN point-of-sale volumes for MasterCard-branded debit programs in the U.S. region and credit programs in the Asia/Pacific region.

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


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Reconciliation to Net Income, Earnings Per Share and Total Operating Expenses

 

($ million)

  

For the three months

ended September 30, 2006

  

For the three months

ended September 30, 2005

   YOY Growth  
     Actual    Special Items    As Adjusted    Actual    Special Items     As Adjusted    As Adjusted  

Revenue

   $ 902    —      $ 902    $ 792    —       $ 792    13.9 %

General and Administrative

     393    —        393      350    19  a     331    18.7 %

Advertising and Marketing

     209    —        209      219    —         219    (4.6 )%

Litigation Settlements

     —      —        —        48    48  b     —      NM  

Charitable Contributions

     —      —        —        —      —         —      NM  

Depreciation and Amortization

     25    —        25      27    —         27    (4.3 )%

Total operating expenses

     627    —        627      644    67       577    8.8 %

Operating Income

     275    —        275      148    67       215    27.9 %

Investment Income

     34    —        34      16    —         16    112.5 %

Other income (expense)

     —      —        —        18    (17)  c     1    NM  

Net Income

     193    —        193      106    33       139    38.8 %

Earnings Per Share

     1.42    —        1.42      0.79    0.24       1.03    37.3 %

 

($ million)

  

For the nine months

ended September 30, 2006

   

For the nine months

ended September 30, 2005

    YOY Growth  
     Actual    Special Items     As Adjusted     Actual    Special Items     As Adjusted     As Adjusted  

Revenue

   $ 2,487    —       $ 2,487      $ 2,222    —       $ 2,222     11.9 %

General and Administrative

     1,106    —         1,106        976    19  a     957     15.6 %

Advertising and Marketing

     699    —         699        623    —         623     12.3 %

Litigation Settlements

     23    23  b     —         48    48  b     —       NM  

Charitable Contributions

     400    395  d     5  e     —      —         —       NM  

Depreciation and Amortization

     75    —         75        83    —         83     (10.0 )%

Total operating expenses

     2,303    418        1,885        1,730    67        1,663     13.4 %

Operating Income

     184    418        602        492    67        559     7.7 %

Investment Income

     84    (7)  f     77        40    —         40     92.5 %

Other income (expense)

     —      —         —         16    (17)  c     (1 )   NM  

Net Income

     9    411  g     420        320    33       353     19.0 %

Earnings Per Share

     0.07    3.04  g     3.11        2.37    0.24       2.61     19.0 %

a Adjustment to reflect accounting methodology change for cash-based executive incentive plans
b Litigation settlements
c Gains from the settlement of a contractual dispute
d Contribution of common stock to the MasterCard Foundation
e Contribution of cash to the MasterCard Foundation
f Interest income on IPO proceeds held for redemption
g Net tax effect of special items is negligible

NM = not meaningful

Reconciliation to Effective Tax Rate

 

     GAAP
Actual
  

GAAP

Effective

Tax Rate

    Stock
Donation
   Non-
GAAP
Adjusted
  

Non-
GAAP

Effective

Tax Rate

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2006:

             

Income before income taxes

   $ 224    95.9 %   $ 395    $ 619    34.6 %

Income tax expense1

     215           214   
                     

Net Income

   $ 9         $ 405   
                     

1 Income tax expense has been calculated with and without the impact of the stock donation to the Foundation.

For more information about these reconciliations, refer to MasterCard Incorporated’s Form 8-K furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2006.

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