PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2006--MasterCard
Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that its Board of Directors
has declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of shares of its
Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The initial cash
dividend of nine cents per share will be paid on November 10, 2006 to
holders of record of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock
as of October 10, 2006.
This is the first quarterly dividend declaration by MasterCard,
which became a public company in May 2006.
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 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(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.
CONTACT: MasterCard Incorporated
Media Relations:
Chris Harrall, 914-249-3682
chris_harrall@mastercard.com
Investor Relations:
Barbara Gasper, 914-249-4565
investor_relations@mastercard.com
SOURCE: MasterCard Incorporated