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Corporate Repor
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Welcome to the new MasterCard

Table of contents

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    Welcome to the new MasterCard Corporate Report

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    Welcome to The Heart of Commerce. TM

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    ... billions of payments seamlessly. Making transactions faster and more secure. Building connections that advance commerce - and leveraging a wealth of intelligence to create opportunities for customers worldwide. More than ever, we're helping to fuel growth and development on a global scale - and...

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    ... cards and includes the impact of balance transfers and convenience checks. PIN-based online debit transactions and other branded transactions are not included. The data set forth for GDV is derived from information provided by MasterCard members and includes information with respect to MasterCard...

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    ... Chief Executive Officer For MasterCard, 2005 was truly a remarkable year - one of the strongest and most memorable in our company's history. Not only did we achieve impressive financial results, we began a historic transformation resulting in fundamental changes to our governance and ownership...

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    ... transaction networks, a stellar brand and MasterCard Advisors, the only global consultancy dedicated exclusively to the payments industry. On May 25, 2006, MasterCard representatives rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the company's debut as a publicly traded company...

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    ... quick-pay locations, from fast-food outlets and sports stadiums in the United States, to coffee bars and boutiques in Malaysia, to transit systems in Taiwan and soon in New York City. Four decades after a group of banks created our predecessor, the InterBank Card Association, MasterCard Worldwide...

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    Letter to Shareholders In 2005, we delivered value to merchants on many different fronts, from the accelerated rollout of MasterCard PayPass to co-marketing and promotional programs involving global, regional and local partners in markets around the world. Our dedicated website, www....

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    Shopping, dining, traveling. Crossing borders, cultures and continents. Browsing and buying from anywhere that's convenient. Enhancing life and stimulating commerce in new ways. Wherever you go, it's a whole new world ...and it's all connected. 7

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    Around Lorem the world, ipsum 8

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    ...to go. Rewards? Try the World MasterCard card, our exclusive premium card, setting a new standard of luxury with exceptional privileges, including special arrangements at some of the world's finest hotels and resorts. Acceptance? Try any MasterCard card at all, including prepaid gift, allowance and...

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    ... reporting application that helps businesses and government agencies organize, consolidate, analyze and manage financial data across the board. Meanwhile, MasterCard e-P3® advances corporate purchasing card functionality by providing electronic payment integration and accounts payable automation...

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    .... When does card use spike in Europe? On weekends, almost like clockwork - a fact that opens major opportunities to create new promotions. Whether through MasterCard or MasterCard Advisors' research, surveys or special reports based on transaction data, we are able to provide merchants and customer...

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    ... smart card platform. This turnkey solution allows issuers to offer value-added applications and robust fraud protection. Meanwhile, the MasterCard Remote Payment and Presentment Service, which reaches virtually every electronic payments sender that delivers online bill payment services, continues...

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    ... a leadership position in global payment security, whether by developing new technology, defining and disseminating best practices or working with risk and security professionals and law enforcement worldwide. In 2005, we experienced a 90 percent growth in MasterCard-branded EMV chip cards, to...

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    .... The ï¬,exibility of the platform enables our partners to rapidly develop unique promotion and co-branding opportunities. It also enables local customization, a real advantage in a world where banks want the strength of a global network, but know that relationships happen at a local level. 14

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    eret around the globe No payment brand is better known, trusted or accepted globally than MasterCard. As "intelligent" systems of commerce spread, particularly in emerging markets, card use is accelerating worldwide. In India, for example, card penetration is growing at a significant rate among ...

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    ... and global relationships that benefit all parties involved. That's why we continue to strengthen connections that enhance our brand, drive revenues for our financial institution customers and stimulate commerce in communities worldwide. Through MasterCard Advisors™ and multidisciplinary account...

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    everyone. 17

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    ... President and Chief Executive Officer Personal and Commercial Client Group Bank of Montreal Incoming Board** Manoel Amorim Managing Director, Residential Business Unit Telefonica International, S.A. Norman C. McLuskie Chairman, Retail Direct The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Mark Schwartz Former...

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    ..., Chris A. McWilton, Robert W. Selander, Lawrence Flanagan and Noah J. Hanft Robert W. Selander President and Chief Executive Officer Alan J. Heuer Chief Operating Officer Javier Perez President, MasterCard Europe W. Roy Dunbar President, Global Technology and Operations Walter M. Macnee...

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    ..., July 18, at the MasterCard Corporate Headquarters, 2000 Purchase Street, Purchase, New York 10577. Stock Listing and Symbol New York Stock Exchange Symbol: MA Transfer Agent Mellon Investor Services LLC 480 Washington Blvd., 27th floor Jersey City, New Jersey 07310-1900 Telephone: 1.866.337.6318...

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    From New York to London, from Shanghai to São Paulo ...

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    ...in a world where commerce neve

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    er stops, MasterCard is on the move.

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    © 2006 MasterCard