MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA)
Purchase, NY 10577 (Map) Phone: 914-249-2000
Fax: 914-249-4206
http://www.mastercard.com
Overview
Surpassing Visa in market share -- now that would be priceless. Serving more than 24,000 member financial institutions worldwide, MasterCard is the #2 payment system in the US. The company does not issue credit or its namesake cards; rather, it markets the MasterCard (credit and debit cards) and Maestro (debit cards) brands, provides the transaction authorization network, establishes guidelines for use, and collects fees from members. The company provides services in more than 210 countries and territories; its cards are accepted at more than 25 million locations around the globe. MasterCard also operates the Cirrus ATM network.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: MA) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £3,447.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 22.7% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£175.4) |
| 2008 Employees | 5,500 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 10.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA)
| Chairman | Richard N. Haythornthwaite (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Robert W. (Bob) Selander Connect to this executive |
| President and COO | Ajaypal (Ajay) Banga Connect to this executive |
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See how MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #474 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #299 in FT Global 500
