MasterCard Incorporated Reports First-Quarter 2010 Financial Results

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  • First-quarter net income of $455 million, or $3.46 per diluted share
  • First-quarter net revenue increase of 13.1%, to $1.3 billion
  • First-quarter gross dollar volume up 8.3% and purchase volume up 8.7%

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) today announced financial results for the first quarter 2010. The company reported net income of $455 million, or $3.46 per diluted share.

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2010 was $1.3 billion, a 13.1% increase versus the same period in 2009. On a constant currency basis, net revenue increased 10.2% compared to the same period in 2009. The higher net revenue this quarter benefited from:

  • An increase in cross border volumes of 10.9%;
  • Growth in MasterCard’s gross dollar volume, which increased 8.3% on a local currency basis, to $631 billion;
  • An increase in processed transactions of 4.6%; and
  • Pricing changes of approximately 5 percentage points.

Worldwide purchase volume during the quarter was up 8.7% on a local currency basis versus the first quarter of 2009, to $473 billion. The number of processed transactions increased 4.6% compared to the same period in 2009, to 5.4 billion. As of March 31, 2010, the company’s financial-institution customers had issued 1.6 billion MasterCard and Maestro-branded cards.

“We are starting the year with strength across several of our business drivers, including healthy cross-border volumes, which contributed to our solid first quarter results,” said Robert W. Selander, MasterCard chief executive officer. “We also made a number of announcements that position MasterCard well for continued success, including signing a long-term agreement for HSBC’s global mass affluent Premier credit business, and the ongoing adoption of MasterCard inControl with Fifth Third, J.P. Morgan and First National Bank of Omaha.”

MasterCard president and chief operating officer, Ajay Banga, further remarked, “We’re making important investments in innovation, like MasterCard Marketplace, our eCommerce shopping portal, and the launch of MasterCard Labs, a critical component of our global research and development efforts.” Banga stated, “We are committed to play a significant role in the evolution of payments to better meet the needs of consumers, merchants, businesses and governments around the world, and look forward to bringing even more developments to the market.”

Total operating expenses increased 2.2%, to $608 million, during the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. Excluding currency fluctuations, operating expenses were up 0.5%. The increase in total operating expenses was driven by:
     

  A 2.1% increase in general and administrative expenses, or 0.7% on a constant currency basis. This increase was primarily due to higher personnel expense driven by increased payroll taxes related to the vesting of equity compensation awards; and

A 13.3% increase in depreciation and amortization, primarily due to increased investments in data center equipment and capitalized software.

The increase in total operating expenses was partially offset by a 0.7% decrease in advertising and marketing expenses versus the year-ago period. Excluding currency fluctuations, advertising and marketing expenses declined 3.8%.

The operating margin was 53.5% for the first quarter of 2010, up 4.9 percentage points over the year-ago period.

Total other expense was $5 million in the first quarter of 2010 versus $11 million in the first quarter of 2009. The decrease was driven by lower interest expense primarily due to a reduction in interest accretion on litigation settlements.

MasterCard's effective tax rate was 34.6% in the first quarter of 2010, versus 33.2% in the comparable period in 2009. The increase was due primarily to an adjustment to the balance of deferred taxes in the first quarter of 2009, partially offset by lower state tax rates and more favorable geographic distribution of earnings in the first quarter of 2010.

There were no special items for the first quarter of 2009 or 2010.

First-Quarter Financial Results Conference Call Details

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

The dial-in information for this call is 866-362-4831 (within the U.S.) and 617-597-5347 (outside the U.S.) and the passcode is 28812181. 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 39875611.

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 over 22 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial-institution customers and merchants. Powered by the MasterCard Worldwide Network and 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 expectation that recent business agreements will translate into continued success; and
  • The company’s continued ability to bring an increasing number of new developments to market.

Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements for a number of reasons, including those set forth in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and Current Reports on Form 8-K that were filed with the SEC during 2010, 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 Ended March 31,
  2010       2009  
(In millions, except per share data)
 
Revenues, net $ 1,308 $ 1,156
Operating Expenses
General and administrative 458 448
Advertising and marketing 115 116
Depreciation and amortization   35     31  
Total operating expenses   608     595  
Operating income 700 561
Other Income (Expense)
Investment income 10 17
Interest expense (15 ) (36 )
Other income (expense), net   -     8  
Total other income (expense)   (5 )   (11 )
Income before income taxes 695 550
Income tax expense   240     183  
Net income 455 367
Income attributable to non-controlling interests   -     -  
Net Income Attributable to MasterCard $ 455   $ 367  
 
Basic Earnings per Share $ 3.47   $ 2.81  
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   130     130  
Diluted Earnings per Share $ 3.46   $ 2.80  
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   131     130  
     

MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 
March 31, December 31,
  2010     2009  
(In millions, except share data)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,119 $ 2,055
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value 831 824
Investment securities held-to-maturity 151 -
Accounts receivable 505 536
Settlement due from customers 410 459
Restricted security deposits held for customers 444 446
Prepaid expenses 278 313
Deferred income taxes 276 244
Other current assets   92     126  
Total Current Assets 5,106 5,003
 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation 433 449
Deferred income taxes 182 264
Goodwill 293 309
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $436 and $422, respectively 408 415
Auction rate securities available-for-sale, at fair value 172 180
Investment securities held-to-maturity 187 338
Prepaid expenses 346 328
Other assets   159     184  
Total Assets $ 7,286   $ 7,470  
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
Accounts payable $ 251 $ 290
Settlement due to customers 433 478
Restricted security deposits held for customers 444 446
Obligations under litigation settlements 606 607
Accrued expenses 935 1,225
Other current liabilities   153     121  
Total Current Liabilities 2,822 3,167
Deferred income taxes 74 80
Obligations under litigation settlements 125 263
Long-term debt 21 22
Other liabilities   412     426  
Total Liabilities 3,454 3,958
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Class A common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 3,000,000,000 shares, 117,560,176 and

116,534,029 shares issued and 110,819,586 and 109,793,439 outstanding, respectively

- -
Class B common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, 19,977,657

issued and outstanding, respectively

- -
Class M common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares, 1,846 and

1,812 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

- -
Additional paid-in-capital 3,403 3,412
Class A treasury stock, at cost, 6,740,590 shares, respectively (1,250 ) (1,250 )
Retained earnings 1,583 1,148
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 107 212
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, net of tax (15 ) (15 )
Investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax   (4 )   (3 )
Total accumulated other comprehensive income   88     194  
Total Stockholders' Equity 3,824 3,504
Non-controlling interests   8     8  
Total Equity   3,832     3,512  
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 7,286   $ 7,470  
 
       

MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  2010       2009  
(In millions)
Operating Activities
Net income $ 455 $ 367
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 35 31
Share based payments 16 15
Stock units withheld for taxes (122 ) (7 )
Tax benefit for share based compensation (91 ) (8 )
Impairment of assets - 15
Accretion of imputed interest on litigation settlements 11 26
Deferred income taxes 49 40
Other 3 (2 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 19 102
Income taxes receivable - 190
Settlement due from customers 29 (69 )
Prepaid expenses 4 (19 )
Obligations under litigation settlements (150 ) (152 )
Accounts payable (36 ) 3
Settlement due to customers (21 ) 32
Accrued expenses (134 ) (135 )
Net change in other assets and liabilities   28     (13 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   95     416  
 
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3 ) (12 )
Capitalized software (17 ) (16 )
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale (33 ) (15 )
Proceeds from sales of investment securities, available-for-sale 20 12
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities, available-for-sale 11 1
Investment in affiliates (1 ) (18 )
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired - (3 )
Other investing activities   -     1  
Net cash used in investing activities   (23 )   (50 )
 
Financing Activities
Payment of debt - (149 )
Dividends paid (20 ) (20 )
Tax benefit for share based compensation 91 8
Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options 6 1
Redemption of non-controlling interest   -     (5 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   77     (165 )
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (85 )   (28 )
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 64 173
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   2,055     1,505  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 2,119   $ 1,678  
                         

MASTERCARD INCORPORATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE

 
 
For the 3 Months ended March 31, 2010

 

 

   

 

   

 

    Purchase    

 

    Purchase Cash

 

Cash

 

 

Acceptance

All MasterCard Credit,

GDV

Growth

Growth

Volume

Growth

Trans. Volume

Growth

Trans.

Accounts

Cards

Locations
Charge and Debit Programs (Bil.)     (USD)     (Local)     (Bil.)     (Local)     (Mil.)     (Bil.)     (Local)     (Mil.)     (Mil.)     (Mil.)     (Mil.)
APMEA $139 35.5% 20.9% $92 18.6% 1,101 $47 25.7% 333 251 274 8.9
Canada 24 22.1% 1.9% 21 4.5% 240 3 -13.9% 5 39 47 0.8
Europe 185 20.9% 11.9% 139 13.1% 1,762 46 8.5% 281 187 201 8.9
Latin America 49 29.8% 16.2% 27 20.7% 488 22 11.1% 153 100 122 3.3
United States 235 -1.1% -1.1% 194 1.0% 3,408 41 -9.6% 256 278 313 8.3
Worldwide 631 14.8% 8.3% 473 8.7% 6,999 159 7.0% 1,028 855 957 30.2
 
 
MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
United States $118 -8.0% -8.0% $110 -3.1% 1,331 $8 -45.6% 7 159 191
Worldwide less United States 289 20.9% 9.1% 241 12.6% 2,928 47 -5.9% 221 440 498
Worldwide 406 10.8% 3.5% 351 7.2% 4,260 55 -14.8% 228 599 689
 
 
MasterCard Debit Programs
United States $118 7.0% 7.0% $84 6.9% 2,076 $33 7.3% 249 119 122
Worldwide less United States 107 46.0% 33.2% 38 31.1% 663 70 34.3% 551 137 145
Worldwide 225 22.6% 18.1% 122 13.4% 2,739 103 24.2% 800 256 267
 
APMEA = Asia Pacific / Middle East / Africa
 
For the 3 Months ended March 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

Purchase

 

Purchase Cash

 

Cash

 

 

All MasterCard Credit,

GDV

Growth

Growth

Volume

Growth

Trans. Volume

Growth

Trans.

Accounts

Cards

Charge and Debit Programs (Bil.)     (USD)     (Local)     (Bil.)     (Local)     (Mil.)     (Bil.)     (Local)     (Mil.)     (Mil.)     (Mil.)
APMEA $102 1.9% 15.5% $69 14.9% 932 $34 16.7% 252 227 249
Canada 19 -19.6% -0.1% 17 2.2% 224 3 -12.0% 5 36 44
Europe 153 -16.1% 3.9% 114 4.2% 1,544 39 2.9% 258 177 192
Latin America 38 -15.7% 7.3% 20 10.7% 445 18 3.7% 146 95 116
United States 238 -8.1% -8.1% 192 -6.9% 3,339 46 -12.8% 257 313 357
Worldwide 550 -9.9% 0.2% 411 0.4% 6,484 139 -0.4% 918 849 957
 
 
MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs
United States $128 -17.2% -17.2% $113 -13.9% 1,387 $15 -36.0% 10 200 233
Worldwide less United States 239 -14.6% 3.6% 193 6.3% 2,642 46 -6.3% 229 437 494
Worldwide 367 -15.5% -4.7% 306 -2.2% 4,030 61 -15.8% 240 637 727
 
 
MasterCard Debit Programs
United States $110 5.3% 5.3% $79 5.3% 1,952 $31 5.2% 247 113 124
Worldwide less United States 74 2.2% 22.8% 26 19.7% 503 47 24.5% 431 99 106
Worldwide 183 4.0% 11.6% 105 8.6% 2,454 78 16.1% 678 212 230
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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