Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Feb. 05, 2015 |
Entity Registrant Name | MASTERCARD INC | ||
Trading Symbol | MA | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 1141391 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | -19 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | 31-Dec-14 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Amendment Flag | FALSE | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Public Float | $81.90 | ||
Class A Common Stock | |||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 1,111,261,185 | ||
Class B Common Stock | |||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 37,191,765 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheet
Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
ASSETS | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $5,137 | $3,599 |
Restricted cash for litigation settlement | 540 | 723 |
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value | 1,168 | 2,696 |
Accounts receivable | 1,109 | 966 |
Settlement due from customers | 1,052 | 1,351 |
Restricted security deposits held for customers | 950 | 911 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 741 | 471 |
Deferred income taxes | 300 | 233 |
Total Current Assets | 10,997 | 10,950 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 615 | 526 |
Deferred income taxes | 96 | 70 |
Goodwill | 1,522 | 1,122 |
Other intangible assets, net | 714 | 672 |
Other assets | 1,385 | 902 |
Total Assets | 15,329 | 14,242 |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
Accounts payable | 419 | 338 |
Settlement due to customers | 1,142 | 1,433 |
Restricted security deposits held for customers | 950 | 911 |
Accrued litigation | 771 | 886 |
Accrued expenses | 2,439 | 2,101 |
Other current liabilities | 501 | 363 |
Total Current Liabilities | 6,222 | 6,032 |
Long-term debt | 1,494 | 0 |
Deferred income taxes | 115 | 117 |
Other liabilities | 674 | 598 |
Total Liabilities | 8,505 | 6,747 |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 3,876 | 3,762 |
Class A treasury stock, at cost, 237,008,743 and 192,702,740 shares, respectively | -9,995 | -6,577 |
Retained earnings | 13,169 | 10,121 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -260 | 178 |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 6,790 | 7,484 |
Non-controlling interests | 34 | 11 |
Total Equity | 6,824 | 7,495 |
Total Liabilities and Equity | 15,329 | 14,242 |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Common stock value | 0 | 0 |
Total Equity | 0 | 0 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Common stock value | 0 | 0 |
Total Equity | $0 | $0 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheet_Par
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Class A treasury stock, shares | 237,008,743 | 192,702,740 |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Common stock, authorized shares | 3,000,000,000 | 3,000,000,000 |
Common stock, issued | 1,352,378,383 | 1,341,541,110 |
Common stock, outstanding | 1,115,369,640 | 1,148,838,370 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Common stock, authorized shares | 1,200,000,000 | 1,200,000,000 |
Common stock, issued | 37,192,165 | 45,350,070 |
Common stock, outstanding | 37,192,165 | 45,350,070 |
Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper
Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||||
Net Revenue | $9,473 | $8,346 | $7,391 | |||
Operating Expenses | ||||||
General and administrative | 3,184 | 2,649 | 2,429 | |||
Advertising and marketing | 862 | 841 | 775 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 321 | 258 | 230 | |||
Provision for litigation settlement | 0 | 95 | 20 | |||
Total operating expenses | 4,367 | 3,843 | 3,454 | |||
Operating income | 5,106 | 4,503 | 3,937 | |||
Other Income (Expense) | ||||||
Investment income | 28 | 38 | 37 | |||
Interest expense | -48 | -14 | -20 | |||
Other income (expense), net | -7 | -27 | -21 | |||
Total other income (expense) | -27 | -3 | -4 | |||
Income before income taxes | 5,079 | 4,500 | 3,933 | |||
Income tax expense | 1,462 | 1,384 | 1,174 | |||
Net Income | $3,617 | $3,116 | $2,759 | |||
Basic Earnings per Share | $3.11 | $2.57 | $2.20 | |||
Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 1,165 | 1,211 | 1,253 | |||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $3.10 | $2.56 | $2.19 | |||
Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 1,169 | [1] | 1,215 | [1] | 1,258 | [1] |
[1] | For the years presented, the calculation of diluted EPS excluded a minimal amount of anti-dilutive share-based payment awards. |
Consolidated_Statement_of_Comp
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||||
Net Income | $3,617 | $3,116 | $2,759 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | -436 | [1] | 113 | [1] | 63 |
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans | 4 | 13 | -8 | ||
Income tax effect | -1 | -5 | 3 | ||
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, net of income tax effect | 3 | [1] | 8 | [1] | -5 |
Investment securities available-for-sale | -5 | -3 | 9 | ||
Income tax effect | 1 | 2 | -3 | ||
Investment securities available-for-sale, net of income tax effect | -4 | -1 | 6 | ||
Reclassification adjustment for investment securities available-for-sale | -1 | -5 | -2 | ||
Income tax effect | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
Reclassification adjustment for investment securities available-for-sale, net of income tax effect | -1 | -3 | -1 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | -438 | [1] | 117 | [1] | 63 |
Comprehensive Income | $3,179 | $3,233 | $2,822 | ||
[1] | During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7 million and $6 million, respectively, of deferred costs related to the Companybs defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to general and administrative expense. In addition, $1 million and $5 million of net gains on available-for-sale investment securities were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax amounts related to these items are insignificant. |
Consolidated_Statement_of_Chan
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (USD $) | Total | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Additional Paid-In Capital | Class A Treasury Stock | Non-Controlling Interests | Class A Common Stock | Class B Common Stock | |
In Millions | |||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011 | $5,877 | $4,745 | ($2) | $3,519 | ($2,394) | $9 | $0 | $0 | |
Net income | 2,759 | 2,759 | 0 | ||||||
Activity related to non-controlling interests | 3 | 3 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 63 | 63 | |||||||
Cash dividends declared on Class A and Class B common stock ($0.12, $0.29 and $0.49 in 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively) | -150 | -150 | |||||||
Purchases of treasury stock | -1,748 | -1,748 | |||||||
Share-based payments | 125 | 122 | 3 | ||||||
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock | 0 | ||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | 6,929 | 7,354 | 61 | 3,641 | -4,139 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Net income | 3,116 | 3,116 | 0 | ||||||
Activity related to non-controlling interests | -1 | -1 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 117 | [1] | 117 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared on Class A and Class B common stock ($0.12, $0.29 and $0.49 in 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively) | -349 | -349 | |||||||
Purchases of treasury stock | -2,443 | -2,443 | |||||||
Share-based payments | 126 | 121 | 5 | ||||||
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock | 0 | ||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | 7,495 | 10,121 | 178 | 3,762 | -6,577 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
Net income | 3,617 | 3,617 | 0 | ||||||
Activity related to non-controlling interests | 23 | 23 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | -438 | [1] | -438 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared on Class A and Class B common stock ($0.12, $0.29 and $0.49 in 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively) | -569 | -569 | |||||||
Purchases of treasury stock | -3,424 | -3,424 | |||||||
Share-based payments | 120 | 114 | 6 | ||||||
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock | 0 | ||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | $6,824 | $13,169 | ($260) | $3,876 | ($9,995) | $34 | $0 | $0 | |
[1] | During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7 million and $6 million, respectively, of deferred costs related to the Companybs defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to general and administrative expense. In addition, $1 million and $5 million of net gains on available-for-sale investment securities were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax amounts related to these items are insignificant. |
Consolidated_Statement_of_Chan1
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
Cash dividends declared on Class A and Class B common stock, per share | $0.49 | $0.29 | $0.12 |
Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Operating Activities | |||
Net income | $3,617 | $3,116 | $2,759 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Amortization of customer and merchant incentives | 691 | 603 | 519 |
Depreciation and amortization | 321 | 258 | 230 |
Share-based payments | -15 | 63 | 0 |
Deferred income taxes | -91 | -119 | 241 |
Other | 52 | 67 | 52 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | -164 | -42 | -121 |
Income taxes receivable | -8 | 153 | -185 |
Settlement due from customers | 185 | -194 | -500 |
Prepaid expenses | -1,316 | -598 | -573 |
Accrued litigation and legal settlements | -115 | 160 | -44 |
Accounts payable | 61 | -20 | -2 |
Settlement due to customers | -165 | 322 | 348 |
Accrued expenses | 389 | 315 | 221 |
Net change in other assets and liabilities | -35 | 51 | 3 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,407 | 4,135 | 2,948 |
Investing Activities | |||
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale | -2,385 | -2,526 | -2,981 |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | -525 | 0 | -70 |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | -175 | -155 | -96 |
Capitalized software | -159 | -144 | -122 |
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale | 2,477 | 1,488 | 390 |
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available-for-sale | 1,358 | 1,321 | 891 |
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash for litigation settlement | 183 | 3 | -726 |
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity | 0 | 36 | 0 |
Other investing activities | -84 | -27 | -125 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 690 | -4 | -2,839 |
Financing Activities | |||
Purchases of treasury stock | -3,386 | -2,443 | -1,748 |
Proceeds from debt | 1,530 | 35 | 0 |
Dividends paid | -515 | -255 | -132 |
Tax benefit for share-based payments | 54 | 19 | 47 |
Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options | 28 | 26 | 31 |
Other financing activities | -50 | -11 | 4 |
Net cash used in financing activities | -2,339 | -2,629 | -1,798 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -220 | 45 | 7 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,538 | 1,547 | -1,682 |
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 3,599 | 2,052 | 3,734 |
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $5,137 | $3,599 | $2,052 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ||
Organization | |||
MasterCard Incorporated and its consolidated subsidiaries, including MasterCard International Incorporated (“MasterCard International” and together with MasterCard Incorporated, “MasterCard” or the “Company”), is a technology company in the global payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide, enabling them to use electronic forms of payment instead of cash and checks. The Company facilitates the processing of payment transactions including authorization, clearing and settlement, and delivers related products and services. The Company makes payments easier and more efficient by creating a wide range of payment solutions and services through a family of well-known brands, including MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus. The Company also provides value-added offerings such as loyalty and reward programs, information services and consulting. The Company’s network is designed to ensure safety and security for the global payments system. A typical transaction on the Company’s network involves four participants in addition to the Company: cardholder, merchant, issuer (the cardholder’s financial institution) and acquirer (the merchant’s financial institution). The Company’s customers encompass a vast array of entities, including financial institutions and other entities that act as “issuers” and “acquirers”, as well as merchants, governments, telecommunication companies and other businesses. The Company does not issue cards, extend credit, determine or receive revenue from interest rates or other fees charged to cardholders by issuers, or establish the rates charged by acquirers in connection with merchants’ acceptance of the Company’s branded cards. | |||
Significant Accounting Policies | |||
Consolidation and basis of presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MasterCard and its majority-owned and controlled entities, including any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Investments in VIEs for which the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary are not consolidated and are accounted for as equity method or cost method investments and recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no VIEs which required consolidation and the investments were not considered material to the consolidated financial statements. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation. The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). | |||
Non-controlling interests represent the equity interest not owned by the Company and are recorded for consolidated entities in which the Company owns less than 100% of the interests. Changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest are accounted for as equity transactions, and upon loss of control, retained ownership interests are remeasured at fair value, with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. For each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, income from non-controlling interests was de minimis and, as a result, amounts are included in the consolidated statement of operations within other income (expense). | |||
The Company accounts for investments in common stock or in-substance common stock under the equity method of accounting when it has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee, generally when it holds between 20% and 50% ownership in the entity. In addition, investments in flow-through entities such as limited partnerships and limited liability companies are also accounted for under the equity method when the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee, generally when the investment ownership percentage is equal to or greater than 5% of the outstanding ownership interest. The excess of the cost over the underlying net equity of investments accounted for under the equity method is allocated to identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based on fair values at the date of acquisition. The amortization of the excess of the cost over the underlying net equity of investments and MasterCard’s share of net earnings or losses of entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting is included in other income (expense) on the consolidated statement of operations. | |||
The Company accounts for investments in common stock or in-substance common stock under the cost method of accounting when it does not exercise significant influence, generally when it holds less than 20% ownership in the entity or when the interest in a limited partnership or limited liability company is less than 5% and the Company has no significant influence over the operation of the investee. Investments in companies that MasterCard does not control, but that are not in the form of common stock or in-substance common stock, are also accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Investments for which the equity method or cost method of accounting is used are recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. | |||
Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty; accordingly, accounting estimates require the exercise of judgment. The accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. Actual results may differ from these estimates. | |||
Revenue recognition - Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenue is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems or reported by our customers. The Company’s revenue is based on the volume of activity on cards that carry the Company’s brands, the number of transactions processed or the nature of other payment-related products and services. | |||
Volume-based revenue (domestic assessments and cross-border volume fees) is recorded as revenue in the period it is earned, which is when the related volume is generated on the cards. Certain revenue is based upon information reported to us by our customers. Transaction-based revenue (transaction processing fees) is primarily based on the number and type of transactions and is recognized as revenue in the same period as the related transactions occur. Other payment-related products and services are recognized as revenue in the same period as the related transactions occur or services are rendered. | |||
MasterCard has business agreements with certain customers that provide for rebates or other support when the customers meet certain volume hurdles as well as other support incentives such as marketing, which are tied to performance. Rebates and incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenue either when the revenue is recognized by the Company or at the time the rebate or incentive is earned by the customer. Rebates and incentives are calculated based upon estimated performance and the terms of the related business agreements. In addition, MasterCard may make payments to a customer directly related to entering into an agreement, which are generally deferred and amortized over the life of the agreement on a straight-line basis. | |||
Business combinations - The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. The Company measures the tangible and intangible identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Any excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, is recorded as goodwill. | |||
Intangible assets - Intangible assets consist of capitalized software costs, trademarks, tradenames, customer relationships and other intangible assets, which have finite lives, and customer relationships which have indefinite lives. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, on a straight-line basis, which range from one to ten years. Capitalized software includes internal and external costs incurred directly related to the design, development and testing phases of each capitalized software project. | |||
Impairment of assets - Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, the fair value of the asset is calculated using the present value of estimated net future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment is recorded. | |||
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized and are tested annually for impairment in the fourth quarter, or sooner when circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The impairment evaluation utilizes a quantitative assessment using a two-step impairment test. The first step is to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value, including goodwill, to the fair value. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, then no potential impairment is considered to exist. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the second step is performed to determine if the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the carrying value of the reporting unit. An impairment charge would be recorded if the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value. Impairment charges, if any, are recorded in general and administrative expenses. | |||
The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of a qualitative assessment to evaluate all relevant events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired, then a quantitative assessment is required. Based on the qualitative assessment performed in 2014, it was determined that the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible asset was not impaired. | |||
Litigation - The Company is a party to certain legal and regulatory proceedings with respect to a variety of matters. The Company evaluates the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of all legal or regulatory proceedings to which it is a party and accrues a loss contingency when the loss is probable and reasonably estimable. These judgments are subjective based on the status of the legal or regulatory proceedings, the merits of its defenses and consultation with in-house and external legal counsel. Legal costs are expensed as incurred and recorded in general and administrative expenses. | |||
Settlement and other risk management - MasterCard’s rules guarantee the settlement of many of the MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro-branded transactions between its issuers and acquirers. Settlement exposure is the outstanding settlement risk to customers under MasterCard’s rules due to the difference in timing between the payment transaction date and subsequent settlement. While the term and amount of the guarantee are unlimited, the duration of settlement exposure is short term and typically limited to a few days. In the event that MasterCard effects a payment on behalf of a failed customer, MasterCard may seek an assignment of the underlying receivables of the failed customer. Customers may be charged for the amount of any settlement loss incurred during the ordinary course activities of the Company. | |||
The Company also enters into agreements in the ordinary course of business under which the Company agrees to indemnify third parties against damages, losses and expenses incurred in connection with legal and other proceedings arising from relationships or transactions with the Company. As the extent of the Company’s obligations under these agreements depends entirely upon the occurrence of future events, the Company’s potential future liability under these agreements is not determinable. The Company accounts for each of its guarantees by recording the guarantee at its fair value at the inception or modification date through earnings. | |||
Income taxes - The Company follows an asset and liability based approach in accounting for income taxes as required under GAAP. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the tax consequences on future years of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and income tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are displayed as separate line items or are included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Valuation allowances are provided against assets which are not more likely than not to be realized. The Company recognizes all material tax positions, including uncertain tax positions in which it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained based on its technical merits and if challenged by the relevant taxing authorities. At each balance sheet date, unresolved uncertain tax positions are reassessed to determine whether subsequent developments require a change in the amount of recognized tax benefit. The allowance for uncertain tax positions is recorded in other current and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. | |||
The Company records interest expense related to income tax matters as interest expense in its statement of operations. The Company includes penalties related to income tax matters in the income tax provision. The Company does not provide for U.S. federal income tax and foreign withholding taxes on undistributed earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries when such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely outside of the U.S. | |||
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include certain investments with daily liquidity and with a maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. | |||
Restricted cash - The Company classifies cash as restricted when the cash is unavailable for withdrawal or usage for general operations. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits, contracts entered into with others, or the Company’s statements of intention with regard to particular deposits. In December 2012, the Company made a payment into a qualified cash settlement fund related to its U.S. merchant class litigation. The Company has presented these funds as restricted cash for litigation settlement since the use of the funds under the qualified cash settlement fund is restricted for payment under the settlement agreement. | |||
Fair value - The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis by estimating the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company classifies these recurring fair value measurements into a three-level hierarchy (“Valuation Hierarchy”). | |||
The Valuation Hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the Valuation Hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the Valuation Hierarchy are as follows: | |||
• | Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | ||
• | Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | ||
• | Level 3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and cannot be directly corroborated by observable market data. | ||
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include property, plant and equipment, nonmarketable equity investments, goodwill and other intangible assets. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment. | |||
The valuation methods for goodwill and other intangible assets involve assumptions concerning comparable company multiples, discount rates, growth projections and other assumptions of future business conditions. The Company uses an income approach for estimating the fair value of its intangible assets and a market approach for estimating the fair value of its reporting unit, when necessary. As the assumptions employed to measure these assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis are based on management’s judgment using internal and external data, these fair value determinations are classified in Level 3 of the Valuation Hierarchy. | |||
Investment securities - The Company classifies investments in debt and equity securities as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities that are available to meet the Company’s current operational needs are classified as current assets. Available-for-sale securities that are not available to meet the Company’s current operational needs are classified as non-current assets. | |||
The investments in debt and equity securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Net realized gains and losses on debt and equity securities are recognized in investment income on the consolidated statement of operations. The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses. | |||
Derivative financial instruments - The Company records all derivatives at fair value. The Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are included in Level 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy as the fair value of these contracts are based on broker quotes for the same or similar instruments. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are reported in current-period earnings. These derivative contracts hedge foreign exchange risk and were not entered into for trading or speculative purposes. The Company did not have any derivative contracts accounted for under hedge accounting as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. | |||
Settlement due from/due to customers - The Company operates systems for clearing and settling payment transactions among MasterCard customers. Net settlements are generally cleared daily among customers through settlement cash accounts by wire transfer or other bank clearing means. However, some transactions may not settle until subsequent business days, resulting in amounts due from and due to MasterCard customers. | |||
Restricted security deposits held for MasterCard customers - MasterCard requires collateral from certain customers for settlement of their transactions. The majority of collateral for settlement is in the form of standby letters of credit and bank guarantees which are not recorded on the balance sheet. Additionally, MasterCard holds cash deposits and certificates of deposit from certain customers of MasterCard as collateral for settlement of their transactions. These assets are fully offset by corresponding liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheet. | |||
Property, plant and equipment - Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation of leasehold improvements and amortization of capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. | |||
The useful lives of the Company’s assets are as follows: | |||
Asset Category | Estimated Useful Life | ||
Buildings | 30 years | ||
Building equipment | 10 - 15 years | ||
Furniture and fixtures and equipment | 2 - 5 years | ||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of life of improvement or lease term | ||
Capital leases | Lease term | ||
Leases - The Company enters into operating and capital leases for the use of premises, software and equipment. Rent expense related to lease agreements that contain lease incentives is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. | |||
Pension and other postretirement plans - The Company recognizes the overfunded or underfunded status of its single-employer defined benefit plans or postretirement plans as assets or liabilities on its balance sheet and recognizes changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through other comprehensive income. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at December 31, the measurement date. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of the pension assets. Overfunded plans are aggregated and recorded in long-term other assets, while underfunded plans are aggregated and recorded as accrued expenses and long-term other liabilities. | |||
Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) is recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. These costs include service costs, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service costs or credits and gains or losses previously recognized as a component of other comprehensive income or loss. | |||
Defined contribution savings plans - The Company’s contributions to defined contribution savings plans are recorded when the employee renders service to the Company. The charge is recorded in general and administrative expenses. | |||
Advertising and marketing - The cost of media advertising is expensed when the advertising takes place. Advertising production costs are expensed as incurred. Promotional items are expensed at the time the promotional event occurs. Sponsorship costs are recognized over the period of benefit. | |||
Foreign currency remeasurement and translation - Monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured to functional currencies using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expense accounts are remeasured at the weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Resulting exchange gains and losses related to remeasurement are included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations. | |||
Where a non-U.S. currency is the functional currency, translation from that functional currency to U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using a weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). | |||
Treasury stock - The Company records the repurchase of shares of its common stock at cost on the settlement date of the transaction. These shares are considered treasury stock, which is a reduction to stockholders’ equity. Treasury stock is included in authorized and issued shares but excluded from outstanding shares. | |||
Share-based payments - The Company measures share-based compensation expense at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award and uses the straight-line method of attribution, net of estimated forfeitures, for expensing awards over the requisite employee service period. The Company estimates the fair value of its non-qualified stock option awards using a Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), including performance stock units (“PSUs”) granted prior to 2013, is determined and fixed on the grant date based on the Company’s stock price, adjusted for the exclusion of dividend equivalents. The Monte Carlo simulation valuation model was used to determine the grant date fair value of PSUs granted since 2013. All share-based compensation expenses are recorded in general and administrative expenses. | |||
Earnings per share - The Company calculates basic earnings per share (“EPS”) by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year, adjusted for the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and unvested stock units using the treasury stock method. | |||
Recent accounting pronouncements | |||
Revenue Recognition - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance that provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition requirements. Under this guidance, an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential effects of this guidance. | |||
Income taxes - In July 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance that requires entities to present an unrecognized tax benefit net with certain deferred tax assets when specific requirements are met. The Company adopted the revised accounting guidance effective January 1, 2014. This new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. | |||
Foreign currency - In March 2013, the FASB issued clarifying accounting guidance on the release of cumulative translation adjustment into net income when an entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or a group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. The revised accounting guidance became effective January 1, 2014 and did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
Acquisitions
Acquisitions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions | Acquisitions |
In 2014, the Company acquired eight businesses. Two of the business combinations were achieved in stages, with non-controlling interests acquired in previous years. One of the business combinations was a transaction for less than 100 percent of the equity interest. The total consideration transferred was $575 million, paid in cash. The Company’s final and preliminary estimates of the aggregate excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired of $525 million was recorded as goodwill. A portion of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for local tax purposes. The Company made no acquisitions in 2013. In 2012, the Company completed three acquisitions for an aggregate cost of $70 million. The consolidated financial statements include the operating results of the acquired businesses from the dates of their respective acquisition. Pro forma information related to acquisitions was not included because the impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations was not considered to be material. |
Earnings_Per_Share
Earnings Per Share | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share | |||||||||||
The components of basic and diluted EPS for common shares for each of the years ended December 31 were as follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 3,617 | $ | 3,116 | $ | 2,759 | ||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,165 | 1,211 | 1,253 | |||||||||
Dilutive stock options and stock units | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 1 | 1,169 | 1,215 | 1,258 | |||||||||
Earnings per Share | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 3.11 | $ | 2.57 | $ | 2.2 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 3.1 | $ | 2.56 | $ | 2.19 | ||||||
* Table may not sum due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
1 For the years presented, the calculation of diluted EPS excluded a minimal amount of anti-dilutive share-based payment awards. |
Supplemental_Cash_Flows
Supplemental Cash Flows | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flows | Supplemental Cash Flows | |||||||||||
The following table includes supplemental cash flow disclosures for each of the years ended December 31: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 2,036 | $ | 1,215 | $ | 1,046 | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | 24 | 2 | — | |||||||||
Cash paid for legal settlements 1 | 28 | — | 65 | |||||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Dividends declared but not yet paid | 184 | 131 | 37 | |||||||||
Assets recorded pursuant to capital lease | 8 | 7 | 11 | |||||||||
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash acquired | 768 | — | 77 | |||||||||
Fair value of liabilities assumed related to acquisitions | 141 | — | 2 | |||||||||
1 Amounts primarily represent payments under settlement agreements related to the U.S. merchant litigations. Amounts paid into escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation are not included in this table. |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu
Fair Value and Investment Securities | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value and Investment Securities | Fair Value and Investment Securities | |||||||||||||||
The Company classifies its fair value measurements of financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy (the “Valuation Hierarchy”). No transfers were made among the three levels in the Valuation Hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. | ||||||||||||||||
The distribution of the Company’s financial instruments which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis within the Valuation Hierarchy was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Significant | Significant | Fair | |||||||||||||
in Active | Other | Unobservable | Value | |||||||||||||
Markets | Observable | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | Inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
(Level 2) | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | — | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | 135 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities 1 | — | 199 | — | 199 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | — | 618 | — | 618 | ||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | — | 178 | — | 178 | ||||||||||||
Other | 13 | 56 | — | 69 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 13 | $ | 1,186 | $ | — | $ | 1,199 | ||||||||
December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Significant | Significant | Fair | |||||||||||||
in Active | Other | Unobservable | Value | |||||||||||||
Markets | Observable | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | Inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
(Level 2) | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | — | $ | 267 | $ | — | $ | 267 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities 1 | — | 560 | — | 560 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | — | 1,426 | — | 1,426 | ||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | — | 364 | — | 364 | ||||||||||||
Other 2 | — | 79 | 11 | 90 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | — | $ | 2,696 | $ | 11 | $ | 2,707 | ||||||||
1 Excludes amounts, recorded as restricted cash, held in escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation settlement of $540 million and $723 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which would be included in Levels 1 and 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy. See Note 10 (Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation) and Note 18 (Legal and Regulatory Proceedings) for further details. | ||||||||||||||||
2 The amounts classified within Level 3 of the Valuation Hierarchy at December 31, 2013, included within other assets, represented auction rate securities (ARS), which were called at par during 2014. | ||||||||||||||||
The fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale municipal securities, U.S. government and agency securities, corporate securities, asset-backed securities and other fixed income securities included in the Other category are based on quoted prices for similar assets in active markets and are therefore included in Level 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy. The Company’s foreign currency derivative contracts have also been classified within Level 2 in the Other category of the Valuation Hierarchy, as the fair value is based on broker quotes for the same or similar derivative instruments. See Note 20 (Foreign Exchange Risk Management) for further details. | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments - Non-Recurring Measurements | ||||||||||||||||
Certain financial instruments are carried on the consolidated balance sheet at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, settlement due from customers, restricted security deposits held for customers, time deposits, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, settlement due to customers and accrued expenses. In addition, nonmarketable equity investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for purposes of initial recognition and impairment testing. | ||||||||||||||||
Debt | ||||||||||||||||
The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using the market pricing approach which applies market assumptions for relevant though not directly comparable undertakings. Long-term debt is classified as Level 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy. At December 31, 2014, the carrying value and fair value of long-term debt was $1.5 billion. The Company did not have any long-term debt at December 31, 2013. See Note 12 (Debt). | ||||||||||||||||
Settlement and Other Guarantee Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
The Company estimates the fair value of its settlement and other guarantees using the market pricing approach which applies market assumptions for relevant though not directly comparable undertakings, as the latter are not observable in the market given the proprietary nature of such guarantees. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying value and fair value of settlement and other guarantee liabilities were not material. Settlement and other guarantee liabilities are classified as Level 3 of the Valuation hierarchy as their valuation requires substantial judgment and estimation of factors that are not currently observable in the market. For additional information regarding the Company’s settlement and other guarantee liabilities, see Note 19 (Settlement and Other Risk Management). | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for purposes of initial recognition and impairment testing. The Company’s non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment. | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized Costs and Fair Values – Available-for-Sale Investment Securities | ||||||||||||||||
The major classes of the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities, for which unrealized gains and losses are recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, and their respective amortized cost basis and fair values as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||
Gain | Loss | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 135 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities | 199 | — | — | 199 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | 619 | — | (1 | ) | 618 | |||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | 178 | — | — | 178 | ||||||||||||
Other | 41 | 1 | (4 | ) | 38 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,172 | $ | 1 | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 1,168 | |||||||
December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||
Gain | Loss | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | 267 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 267 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities | 560 | — | — | 560 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | 1,425 | 2 | (1 | ) | 1,426 | |||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | 364 | — | — | 364 | ||||||||||||
Other | 91 | — | (1 | ) | 90 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,707 | $ | 2 | $ | (2 | ) | $ | 2,707 | |||||||
The municipal securities are primarily comprised of tax-exempt bonds and are diversified across states and sectors. The U.S. government and agency securities are primarily invested in U.S. government bonds and U.S. government sponsored agency bonds. Corporate securities are comprised of commercial paper and corporate bonds. The asset-backed securities are investments in bonds which are collateralized primarily by automobile loan receivables. | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Maturities: | ||||||||||||||||
The maturity distribution based on the contractual terms of the Company’s investment securities at December 31, 2014 was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Available-For-Sale | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
Cost | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Due within 1 year | $ | 558 | $ | 558 | ||||||||||||
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 571 | 572 | ||||||||||||||
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 7 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
Due after 10 years | 19 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
No contractual maturity 1 | 17 | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,172 | $ | 1,168 | ||||||||||||
1 Equity securities have been included in the No contractual maturity category, as these securities do not have stated maturity dates. | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Components of investment income for each of the years ended December 31 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | $ | 26 | $ | 33 | $ | 36 | ||||||||||
Investment securities available-for-sale: | ||||||||||||||||
Gross realized gains | 3 | 7 | 2 | |||||||||||||
Gross realized losses | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||
Total investment income | $ | 28 | $ | 38 | $ | 37 | ||||||||||
Interest income primarily consists of interest income generated from cash, cash equivalents and investment securities available-for-sale. |
Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Ass
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at December 31: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Customer and merchant incentives | $ | 260 | $ | 239 | ||||
Prepaid income taxes | 237 | 36 | ||||||
Other | 244 | 196 | ||||||
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ | 741 | $ | 471 | ||||
Other assets consisted of the following at December 31: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Customer and merchant incentives | $ | 556 | $ | 531 | ||||
Nonmarketable equity investments | 245 | 229 | ||||||
Prepaid income taxes | 407 | — | ||||||
Income taxes receivable | 89 | 78 | ||||||
Other | 88 | 64 | ||||||
Total other assets | $ | 1,385 | $ | 902 | ||||
Certain customer and merchant business agreements provide incentives upon entering into the agreement. Customer and merchant incentives represent payments made or amounts to be paid to customers and merchants under business agreements. Amounts to be paid for these incentives and the related liability were included in accrued expenses and other liabilities. Costs directly related to entering into such an agreement are generally deferred and amortized over the life of the agreement. | ||||||||
Prepaid income taxes primarily consists of taxes paid relating to the deferred charge resulting from the reorganization of our legal entity and tax structure to better align with our business footprint of our non-U.S. operations. |
Property_Plant_and_Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Building and land | $ | 510 | $ | 451 | ||||
Equipment | 398 | 344 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 53 | 48 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 91 | 77 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 1,052 | 920 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (437 | ) | (394 | ) | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 615 | $ | 526 | ||||
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, capital leases of $29 million and $30 million, respectively, were included in equipment. Accumulated amortization of these capital leases was $17 million and $21 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense for the above property, plant and equipment was $107 million, $92 million and $84 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Goodwill
Goodwill | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Goodwill [Abstract] | |||||||||
Goodwill | Goodwill | ||||||||
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 1,122 | $ | 1,092 | |||||
Goodwill acquired during the year | 525 | — | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | (106 | ) | 30 | ||||||
Other | (19 | ) | — | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | 1,522 | $ | 1,122 | |||||
The Company had no accumulated impairment losses for goodwill at December 31, 2014 or 2013. Based on annual impairment testing, the Company’s goodwill is not impaired. |
Other_Intangible_Assets
Other Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Intangible Assets | Other Intangible Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth net intangible assets, other than goodwill, at December 31: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized software | $ | 839 | $ | (496 | ) | $ | 343 | $ | 699 | $ | (404 | ) | $ | 295 | |||||||||||
Trademarks and tradenames | 48 | (38 | ) | 10 | 49 | (38 | ) | 11 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 292 | (115 | ) | 177 | 237 | (84 | ) | 153 | |||||||||||||||||
Other | 20 | (14 | ) | 6 | 20 | (8 | ) | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 1,199 | (663 | ) | 536 | 1,005 | (534 | ) | 471 | |||||||||||||||||
Unamortized intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 178 | — | 178 | 201 | — | 201 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,377 | $ | (663 | ) | $ | 714 | $ | 1,206 | $ | (534 | ) | $ | 672 | |||||||||||
The increase in the net carrying amount of amortized intangible assets in 2014 was primarily related to our acquired businesses. The increase in the net carrying amount of amortized intangible assets in 2013 was primarily related to additions in internally developed software and purchased software. Certain intangible assets, including amortizable and unamortizable customer relationships and trademarks and tradenames, are denominated in foreign currencies. As such, the change in intangible assets includes a component attributable to foreign currency translation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization and impairment expense on the assets above amounted to $214 million, $166 million and $149 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The following table sets forth the estimated future amortization expense on amortizable intangible assets on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 for the years ending December 31: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 216 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 159 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 and thereafter | 43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued_Expenses_and_Accrued_L
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | ||||||||
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation | Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation | |||||||
Accrued expenses consisted of the following at December 31: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Customer and merchant incentives | $ | 1,433 | $ | 1,286 | ||||
Personnel costs | 531 | 413 | ||||||
Advertising | 154 | 149 | ||||||
Income and other taxes | 105 | 95 | ||||||
Other | 216 | 158 | ||||||
Total accrued expenses | $ | 2,439 | $ | 2,101 | ||||
Personnel costs as of December 31, 2014 include an accrual related to a severance charge of $87 million, recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014, in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations. The Company has restructured its organization to align with its strategic priorities and to best meet the Company’s continued growth. The Company expects to be substantially complete with these restructuring activities by the second quarter of 2015. | ||||||||
As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s provision related to U.S. merchant litigations was $771 million and $886 million, respectively. These amounts are not included in the accrued expenses table above and are separately reported as accrued litigation on the consolidated balance sheet. The accrued litigation item at December 31, 2013 includes $68 million related to the timing of MasterCard’s administration of the short-term reduction in default credit interchange from U.S. issuers which expired in April 2014. During 2014, MasterCard executed settlement agreements with a number of opt-out merchants and no adjustment to the amount previously recorded was deemed necessary. See Note 18 (Legal and Regulatory Proceedings) for further discussion of the U.S. merchant class litigation. |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans | Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company maintains various pension, postretirement, savings and other postemployment benefit plans that cover substantially all employees worldwide. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. employees hired before July 1, 2007 participate in a non-contributory, qualified, defined benefit pension plan (the “Qualified Plan”) with a cash balance feature. In 2010, the Company amended the Qualified Plan to phase out participant pay credit percentages in the years 2011 and 2012 and eliminate the pay credit effective January 1, 2013. Plan participants continue to earn interest credits. The Company recorded a $2 million partial settlement charge from lump sum distribution activity in the Qualified Plan in each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company also recognized corresponding effects in accumulated other comprehensive income and deferred taxes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company also has an unfunded non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plan (the “Non-qualified Plan”) that provides certain key employees with supplemental retirement benefits in excess of limits imposed on qualified plans by U.S. tax laws. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Internationally-based employees of the Company participate in plans that cover various pension and postemployment benefits specific to their country of employment. These benefits are incorporated into the disclosures below as they are not a material component of the total benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets, or plan funded status. The term “Pension Plans” includes the Qualified Plan, the Non-qualified Plan and these international defined benefit pension plans. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company maintains a postretirement plan providing health coverage and life insurance benefits for substantially all of its U.S. employees hired before July 1, 2007. The U.S. postretirement plan and the various international postemployment benefit plans are collectively referred to as the “Postretirement Plans”. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for its Pension Plans and its Postretirement Plans (collectively the “Plans”). The following table sets forth the Plans’ funded status, key assumptions and amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at December 31: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in benefit obligation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ | 281 | $ | 268 | $ | 80 | $ | 93 | |||||||||||||||||
Service cost | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Plan participants’ contributions | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial (gain) loss | (5 | ) | 6 | 7 | (16 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (18 | ) | (13 | ) | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Transfers in | 10 | — | 4 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligation at end of year | 291 | 281 | 94 | 80 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in plan assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 275 | 267 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | 10 | 11 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Plan participants’ contributions | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (18 | ) | (13 | ) | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Transfers in | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 283 | 275 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status at end of year | $ | (8 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (94 | ) | $ | (80 | ) | |||||||||||||
Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet consist of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses, long-term | $ | 3 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | — | (2 | ) | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities, long-term | (11 | ) | (4 | ) | (90 | ) | (76 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
$ | (8 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (94 | ) | $ | (80 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss (gain) | $ | 42 | $ | 52 | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine end of year benefit obligations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.4 | % | 4.45 | % | 4 | % | 4.75 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualified Plan | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-qualified Plan | 5 | % | 5 | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||
International pension plans | 2.9 | % | 2.8 | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||
Postretirement Plans | * | * | 3 | % | 3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
* Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accumulated benefit obligation of the Pension Plans was $290 million and $280 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The benefit obligations and plan assets of the Pension Plans that had benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were as follows at December 31, 2014 and 2013: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 33 | $ | 281 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 33 | 280 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | 22 | 275 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 for the Postretirement Plans were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 7 | % | 7.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rate to which the cost trend rate is expected to decline (the ultimate trend rate) | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate | 2019 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Components of net periodic benefit cost recorded in general and administrative expenses were as follows for the Plans for each of the years ended December 31: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 11 | $ | 10 | $ | 11 | $ | 4 | $ | 3 | $ | 2 | |||||||||||||
Interest cost | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (11 | ) | (13 | ) | (14 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Settlement loss | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service credit | — | — | (2 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 18 | $ | 12 | $ | 9 | $ | 7 | $ | 6 | $ | 5 | |||||||||||||
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement loss | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
Current year actuarial (gain) loss | (4 | ) | 7 | 4 | 6 | (15 | ) | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss | (4 | ) | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service credit | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | $ | 6 | $ | (15 | ) | $ | 6 | |||||||||||
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 8 | $ | 14 | $ | 11 | $ | 13 | $ | (9 | ) | $ | 11 | ||||||||||||
The estimated amounts that are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2015 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | $ | 2 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost were as follows for the years ended December 31: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.8 | % | 3.3 | % | 4.25 | % | 4.75 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.25 | % | |||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | 3.3 | % | 3.3 | % | 6 | % | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualified Plan | * | * | 5.35 | % | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-qualified Plan | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||
International pension plans | 2.85 | % | 2.25 | % | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||||||||
Postretirement Plans | * | * | * | 3 | % | 5.35 | % | 5.35 | % | ||||||||||||||||
* Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the Postretirement Plans. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates for 2014 would have the following effects: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
1% increase | 1% decrease | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect on postretirement obligation | $ | 8 | $ | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
The effect on total service and interest cost components would be less than $1 million. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s discount rate assumptions are based on a yield curve derived from high quality corporate bonds, which are matched to the expected cash flows to each of the respective Plans. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the Qualified Plan, the Company considered the following to determine the assumption for the expected weighted-average return on plan assets: (1) historical return data for both the equity and fixed income markets over the past ten-, twenty- and thirty-year periods; (2) projected returns for both equity and fixed income; and (3) the weighting of assets within our portfolio at December 31, 2014 by class. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plan assets are managed with a long-term perspective intended to ensure that there is an adequate level of assets to support benefit payments to participants over the life of the Qualified Plan. Plan assets are managed within asset allocation ranges, towards targets of 80% fixed income, 12% large/medium cap U.S. equity, 4% small cap U.S. equity, and 4% non-U.S. equity. Considering the asset allocation along with intent to maintain a majority of Plan assets in fixed income securities, the Company reduced the 2014 expected return on plan assets assumption from 5% to 4% for the Qualified Plan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Valuation Hierarchy of the Pension Plans’ assets is determined using a consistent application of the categorization measurements for the Company’s financial instruments. See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds (including small cap U.S. equity securities and non-U.S. equity securities) are public investment vehicles valued at quoted market prices, which represent the net asset value of the shares held by the Qualified Plan and are therefore included in Level 1 of the Valuation Hierarchy. Commingled funds (including large/medium cap U.S. equity securities and fixed income securities) are valued at unit values provided by investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments utilizing public information, independent external valuation from third-party services or third-party advisors, and are therefore included in Level 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables set forth by level, within the Valuation Hierarchy, the Pension Plans’ assets at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market / certificates of deposit | $ | 99 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 99 | |||||||||||||||||
Domestic small cap equity | 11 | — | — | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
International equity | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common and collective funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic large cap equity | — | 35 | — | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic fixed income | — | 107 | — | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance contracts | — | 22 | — | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 119 | $ | 164 | $ | — | $ | 283 | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market | $ | 115 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 115 | |||||||||||||||||
Domestic small cap equity | 10 | — | — | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
International equity | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common and collective funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic large cap equity | — | 31 | — | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic fixed income | — | 101 | — | 101 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance contracts | — | 9 | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 134 | $ | 141 | $ | — | $ | 275 | |||||||||||||||||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Company did not have a mandatory contribution to the Qualified Plan in 2014, 2013 and 2012. The Company is not required to contribute to the Qualified Plan in 2015 and does not intend to make a contribution in 2015. The international defined benefit pension plans are subject to statutory regulations for funding and the Company estimates it will contribute approximately $10 million to these plans in 2015. The Company does not make any contributions to the Non-qualified Plan or to its Postretirement Plans, other than funding benefit payments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes expected benefit payments through 2024 for the Pension Plans and the Postretirement Plans, including those payments expected to be paid from the Company’s general assets. Since the majority of the benefit payments for the Pension Plans are made in the form of lump-sum distributions, actual benefit payments may differ from expected benefit payments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Postretirement Plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Benefit Payments | Expected Subsidy Receipts | Net Benefit Payments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 27 | $ | 4 | $ | — | $ | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
2016 | 21 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 20 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 27 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 19 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2020 - 2024 | 80 | 24 | 1 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Savings Plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Substantially all of the Company’s U.S. employees are eligible to participate in a defined contribution savings plan (the “Savings Plan”) sponsored by the Company. The Savings Plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their base compensation on a pre-tax and after-tax basis in accordance with specified guidelines. The Company matches a percentage of employees’ contributions up to certain limits. In addition, the Company has several defined contribution plans outside of the United States. The Company’s contribution expense related to all of its defined contribution plans was $57 million, $51 million and $41 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Debt_Notes
Debt (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | ||||||||
Debt | Debt | |||||||
Long-term debt at years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was as follows: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
2.000% Notes due 2019 | $ | 500 | $ | — | ||||
3.375% Notes due 2024 | 1,000 | — | ||||||
1,500 | — | |||||||
Less: Unamortized discount | (6 | ) | — | |||||
Long-term debt | $ | 1,494 | $ | — | ||||
In March 2014, MasterCard Incorporated issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.000% Notes due April 1, 2019 (the “2019 Notes”) and $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.375% Notes due April 1, 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) (collectively the “Notes”). The effective interest rates were 2.081% and 3.426% on the 2019 Notes and 2024 Notes, respectively. The net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, were $1,484 million. The Company is not subject to any financial covenants under the Notes. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, commencing on October 1, 2014. The Notes may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at the Company’s option at any time for a specified make-whole amount. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations and would rank equally with any future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. | ||||||||
On November 16, 2014, the Company extended its committed unsecured revolving credit facility, dated as of November 16, 2012 (the “Credit Facility”), for an additional year. The expiration date of the Credit Facility is November 14, 2019. The available funding under the Credit Facility will remain at $3 billion through November 16, 2017 and then decrease to $2.95 billion during the final two years of the Credit Facility agreement. Other than immaterial changes to certain representations and warranties, the terms and conditions of the Credit Facility remain unchanged. The option to request that each lender under the Credit Facility extend its commitment was provided pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are available to provide liquidity for general corporate purposes, including providing liquidity in the event of one or more settlement failures by the Company’s customers. In addition, for business continuity planning and related purposes, the Company may borrow and repay amounts under the Credit Facility from time to time. The facility fee and borrowing cost under the Credit Facility are contingent upon the Company’s credit rating. At December 31, 2014, the applicable facility fee was 8 basis points on the average daily commitment (whether or not utilized). In addition to the facility fee, interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility would be charged at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus an applicable margin of 79.5 basis points, or an alternative base rate. MasterCard had no borrowings under the Credit Facility at December 31, 2014 and 2013. | ||||||||
The Credit Facility contains customary representations, warranties, events of default and affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant limiting the maximum level of consolidated debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. MasterCard was in compliance in all material respects with the covenants of the Credit Facility at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The majority of Credit Facility lenders are customers or affiliates of customers of MasterCard. | ||||||||
On August 2, 2012, the Company filed a universal shelf registration statement to provide additional access to capital, if needed. Pursuant to the shelf registration statement, the Company may from time to time offer to sell debt securities, preferred stock, Class A common stock, depository shares, purchase contracts, units or warrants in one or more offerings. | ||||||||
The Company also has $41 million and $35 million in debt outside the United States that is included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
Stockholders_Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity | Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classes of Capital Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MasterCard’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the following classes of capital stock: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class | Par Value Per Share | Authorized Shares | Dividend and Voting Rights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
A | $0.00 | 3,000 | One vote per share | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend rights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
B | $0.00 | 1,200 | Non-voting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend rights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred | $0.00 | — | No shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Dividend and voting rights are to be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company upon issuance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ownership and Governance Structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity ownership and voting power of the Company’s shares were allocated as follows as of December 31: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity Ownership | General Voting Power | Equity Ownership | General Voting Power | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Public Investors (Class A stockholders) | 86.6 | % | 89.4 | % | 86.1 | % | 89.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Principal or Affiliate Customers (Class B stockholders) | 3.2 | % | — | % | 3.8 | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||||
The MasterCard Foundation (Class A stockholders) | 10.2 | % | 10.6 | % | 10.1 | % | 10.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Class B Common Stock Conversions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a one-for-one basis into shares of Class A common stock. Entities eligible to hold MasterCard’s Class B common stock are defined in the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (generally the Company’s principal or affiliate customers), and they are restricted from retaining ownership of shares of Class A common stock. Class B stockholders are required to subsequently sell or otherwise transfer any shares of Class A common stock received pursuant to such a conversion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The MasterCard Foundation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In connection and simultaneously with its 2006 initial public offering (the “IPO”), the Company issued and donated 135 million newly authorized shares of Class A common stock to The MasterCard Foundation (the “Foundation”). The Foundation is a private charitable foundation incorporated in Canada that is controlled by directors who are independent of the Company and its principal customers. Under the terms of the donation, the Foundation became able to resell the donated shares in May 2010 and to the extent necessary to meet charitable disbursement requirements dictated by Canadian tax law. Under Canadian tax law, the Foundation is generally required to disburse at least 3.5% of its assets not used in administration each year for qualified charitable disbursements. However, the Foundation obtained permission from the Canadian tax authorities to defer the giving requirements for up to ten years, which was extended in 2011 to 15 years. The Foundation, at its discretion, may decide to meet its disbursement obligations on an annual basis or to settle previously accumulated obligations during any given year. The Foundation will be permitted to sell all of its remaining shares beginning twenty years and eleven months after the consummation of the IPO. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Programs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In June 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its Class A common stock (the “June 2012 Share Repurchase Program”). This program became effective in June 2012 at the completion of the Company’s previously announced $2 billion Class A share repurchase program. (This $2 billion repurchase program consisted of $1 billion authorized in September 2010 and $1 billion authorized in April 2011.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On February 5, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $2 billion of its Class A common stock (the “February 2013 Share Repurchase Program”). This program became effective at the completion of the Company’s June 2012 Share Repurchase Program, which occurred in March 2013. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On December 10, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $3.5 billion of its Class A common stock (the “December 2013 Share Repurchase Program”). This program became effective at the completion of the Company’s February 2013 Share Repurchase Program, which occurred in January 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On December 2, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $3.75 billion of its Class A common stock (the “December 2014 Share Repurchase Program”). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s share repurchase authorizations of its Class A common stock through December 31, 2014, as well as historical purchases: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authorization Dates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
December | December | February | June | April | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except average price data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Board authorization | $ | 3,750 | $ | 3,500 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 1,500 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 12,750 | |||||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased in 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 896 | $ | 852 | $ | 1,748 | |||||||||||||
Remaining authorization at December 31, 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 604 | $ | — | $ | 604 | |||||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased in 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,839 | $ | 604 | $ | — | $ | 2,443 | |||||||||||||
Remaining authorization at December 31, 2013 | $ | — | $ | 3,500 | $ | 161 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,661 | |||||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased in 2014 | $ | — | $ | 3,225 | $ | 161 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,386 | |||||||||||||
Remaining authorization at December 31, 2014 | $ | 3,750 | $ | 275 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,025 | |||||||||||||
Shares repurchased in 2012 | — | — | — | 19.5 | 21.1 | 40.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average price paid per share in 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 46.02 | $ | 40.35 | $ | 43.07 | |||||||||||||
Shares repurchased in 2013 | — | — | 29.2 | 11.7 | — | 40.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average price paid per share in 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 63.01 | $ | 51.72 | $ | — | $ | 59.78 | |||||||||||||
Shares repurchased in 2014 | — | 42.6 | 1.9 | — | — | 44.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average price paid per share in 2014 | $ | — | $ | 75.81 | $ | 83.22 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 76.14 | |||||||||||||
Cumulative shares repurchased through | — | 42.6 | 31.1 | 31.1 | 65.4 | 170.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative average price paid per share | $ | — | $ | 75.81 | $ | 64.26 | $ | 48.16 | $ | 30.56 | $ | 51.25 | |||||||||||||
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||
The changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax | Investment Securities Available-for-Sale, Net of Tax | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ | 93 | $ | (37 | ) | $ | 5 | $ | 61 | ||||||||
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) 1 | 113 | 8 | (4 | ) | 117 | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 206 | (29 | ) | 1 | 178 | ||||||||||||
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) 1 | (436 | ) | 3 | (5 | ) | (438 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ | (230 | ) | $ | (26 | ) | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (260 | ) | |||||
1 During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7 million and $6 million, respectively, of deferred costs related to the Company’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to general and administrative expense. In addition, $1 million and $5 million of net gains on available-for-sale investment securities were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax amounts related to these items are insignificant. |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits | Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits | ||||||||||||
In May 2006, the Company implemented the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which was amended and restated as of June 5, 2012 (the “LTIP”). The LTIP is a shareholder-approved omnibus plan that permits the grant of various types of equity awards to employees. | |||||||||||||
The Company has granted non-qualified stock options (“Options”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”) under the LTIP. The options, which expire ten years from the date of grant, generally vest ratably over four years from the date of grant. The RSUs and PSUs generally vest after three years. The Company uses the straight-line method of attribution for expensing equity awards. Compensation expense is recorded net of estimated forfeitures. Estimates are adjusted as appropriate. | |||||||||||||
Upon termination of employment, a participant’s unvested awards are forfeited. However, when a participant terminates employment due to disability or retirement more than six months after receiving the award, the participant retains all of their awards without providing additional service to the Company. Retirement eligibility is dependent upon age and years of service. Compensation expense is recognized over the shorter of the vesting periods stated in the LTIP or the date the individual becomes eligible to retire but not less than six months. | |||||||||||||
There are approximately 116 million shares of Class A common stock authorized for equity awards under the LTIP. Although the LTIP permits the issuance of shares of Class B common stock, no such shares have been authorized for issuance. Shares issued as a result of option exercises and the conversions of RSUs and PSUs were funded primarily with the issuance of new shares of Class A common stock. | |||||||||||||
Stock Options | |||||||||||||
The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation and the resulting weighted-average fair value per option granted for the years ended December 31: | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Risk-free rate of return | 1.5 | % | 0.8 | % | 1.2 | % | |||||||
Expected term (in years) | 5 | 5 | 6.25 | ||||||||||
Expected volatility | 19.1 | % | 27.1 | % | 35.2 | % | |||||||
Expected dividend yield | 0.6 | % | 0.5 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||||
Weighted-average fair value per option granted | $ | 14.29 | $ | 12.33 | $ | 14.85 | |||||||
The risk-free rate of return was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the date of grant. In 2014 and 2013, the expected term and the expected volatility were based on historical MasterCard information. In 2012, the Company utilized the simplified method for calculating the expected term of the option based on the vesting terms and the contractual life of the option. The expected volatility in 2012 was based on the average of the implied volatility of MasterCard and a blend of the historical volatility of MasterCard and the historical volatility of a group of comparable companies. The expected dividend yields were based on the Company’s expected annual dividend rate on the date of grant. | |||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: | |||||||||||||
Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in years) | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 6,960 | $ | 33 | ||||||||||
Granted | 1,685 | $ | 78 | ||||||||||
Exercised | (1,127 | ) | $ | 25 | |||||||||
Forfeited/expired | (43 | ) | $ | 56 | |||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 7,475 | $ | 44 | 6.9 | $ | 318 | |||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | 3,435 | $ | 26 | 5.4 | $ | 205 | |||||||
Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 7,354 | $ | 43 | 6.9 | $ | 315 | |||||||
As of December 31, 2014, there was $26 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years. | |||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units | |||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: | |||||||||||||
Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in years) | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 5,330 | $ | 38 | ||||||||||
Granted | 1,353 | $ | 76 | ||||||||||
Converted | (2,240 | ) | $ | 25 | |||||||||
Forfeited/expired | (211 | ) | $ | 52 | |||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 4,232 | $ | 56 | 1.2 | $ | 364 | |||||||
RSUs vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 4,077 | $ | 55 | 1.2 | $ | 351 | |||||||
The fair value of each RSU is the closing stock price on the New York Stock Exchange of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of grant, adjusted for the exclusion of dividend equivalents. Upon vesting, a portion of the RSU award may be withheld to satisfy the minimum statutory withholding taxes. The remaining RSUs will be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock after the vesting period. As of December 31, 2014, there was $92 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. | |||||||||||||
Performance Stock Units | |||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s PSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: | |||||||||||||
Units | Weighted-Average | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||
Grant-Date Fair Value | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in years) | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 787 | $ | 37 | 1 | |||||||||
Granted | 133 | $ | 78 | ||||||||||
Performance | 19 | $ | 86 | ||||||||||
Converted | (358 | ) | $ | 82 | |||||||||
Forfeited/expired | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 581 | $ | 74 | 0.9 | $ | 50 | |||||||
PSUs vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 568 | $ | 74 | 0.9 | $ | 49 | |||||||
1 For PSUs issued in 2012, the grant date was not established as of January 1, 2014 and thus issue-date fair value was used. | |||||||||||||
Since 2013, PSUs containing performance and market conditions have been issued. Performance measures used to determine the actual number of shares that vest after three years include net revenue growth, EPS growth, and relative total shareholder return (“TSR”). Relative TSR is considered a market condition, while net revenue and EPS growth are considered performance conditions. The Monte Carlo simulation valuation model is used to determine the grant-date fair value. | |||||||||||||
The PSUs issued in 2012 contain performance conditions based on the Company’s performance against an annually predetermined return on equity goal, with an average return on equity per year over the three-year period commencing on January 1 of the grant year. The initial fair value of each PSU is the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of issuance. Given that the performance conditions are subjective and not fixed on the date of issuance, these PSUs will be remeasured at the end of each reporting period, at fair value, until the time the performance conditions are fixed and the ultimate number of shares to be issued is determined. The grant-date fair value for each PSU issued in 2012 is $83. | |||||||||||||
Compensation expenses for PSUs are recognized over the requisite service period if it is probable that the performance target will be achieved and subsequently adjusted if the probability assessment changes. As of December 31, 2014, there was $8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested PSUs. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. | |||||||||||||
Additional Information | |||||||||||||
On July 18, 2006, the Company’s stockholders approved the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan, which was amended and restated as of June 5, 2012 (the “Director Plan”). The Director Plan provides for awards of Deferred Stock Units (“DSUs”) to each director of the Company who is not a current employee of the Company. | |||||||||||||
The following table includes additional share-based payment information for each of the years ended December 31: | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
(in millions, except weighted-average fair value) | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense: Options, RSUs and PSUs | $ | 111 | $ | 121 | $ | 88 | |||||||
Income tax benefit recognized for equity awards | 37 | 42 | 30 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit related to options exercised | 20 | 16 | 27 | ||||||||||
Options: | |||||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | 60 | 48 | 77 | ||||||||||
RSUs: | |||||||||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | 76 | 52 | 42 | ||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of RSUs converted into shares of Class A common stock | 173 | 78 | 91 | ||||||||||
PSUs: | |||||||||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | 78 | 56 | 83 | ||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of PSUs converted into shares of Class A common stock | 28 | 29 | 27 | ||||||||||
DSUs: | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expense | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of DSUs converted into shares of Class A common stock | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
Commitments
Commitments | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments | Commitments | |||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2014, the Company had the following future minimum payments due under non-cancelable agreements: | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Capital | Operating | Sponsorship, | |||||||||||||
Leases | Leases | Licensing & | ||||||||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 360 | $ | 4 | $ | 30 | $ | 326 | ||||||||
2016 | 157 | 4 | 29 | 124 | ||||||||||||
2017 | 74 | 2 | 24 | 48 | ||||||||||||
2018 | 39 | — | 19 | 20 | ||||||||||||
2019 | 32 | — | 16 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Thereafter | 59 | — | 53 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 721 | $ | 10 | $ | 171 | $ | 540 | ||||||||
Included in the table above are capital leases with a net present value of minimum lease payments of $11 million. In addition, at December 31, 2014, $62 million of the future minimum payments in the table above for sponsorship, licensing and other agreements was accrued. Consolidated rental expense for the Company’s leased office space was $48 million, $38 million and $36 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Consolidated lease expense for automobiles, computer equipment and office equipment was $17 million, $14 million and $11 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes | Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||
The total income tax provision for the years ended December 31 is comprised of the following components: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | $ | 977 | $ | 1,010 | $ | 524 | ||||||||||||||||
State and local | 47 | 33 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign | 528 | 456 | 390 | |||||||||||||||||||
1,552 | 1,499 | 938 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | (81 | ) | (100 | ) | 248 | |||||||||||||||||
State and local | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign | (6 | ) | (11 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(90 | ) | (115 | ) | 236 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | $ | 1,462 | $ | 1,384 | $ | 1,174 | ||||||||||||||||
The domestic and foreign components of income before income taxes for the years ended December 31 are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 3,378 | $ | 2,741 | $ | 2,508 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign | 1,701 | 1,759 | 1,425 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 5,079 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 3,933 | ||||||||||||||||
MasterCard has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on approximately $3.3 billion of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 because such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely outside of the United States. If these earnings were distributed, foreign tax credits may become available under current law to reduce the resulting U.S. income tax liability. However, it is not practicable to determine the amount of the tax and credits. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% to pretax income for the years ended December 31, as a result of the following: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 5,079 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 3,933 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal statutory tax | 1,778 | 35 | % | 1,575 | 35 | % | 1,376 | 35 | % | |||||||||||||
State tax effect, net of federal benefit | 29 | 0.6 | % | 19 | 0.4 | % | 23 | 0.6 | % | |||||||||||||
Foreign tax effect | (108 | ) | (2.1 | )% | (208 | ) | (4.6 | )% | (175 | ) | (4.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Foreign repatriation | (177 | ) | (3.5 | )% | (14 | ) | (0.3 | )% | (27 | ) | (0.7 | )% | ||||||||||
Other, net | (60 | ) | (1.2 | )% | 12 | 0.3 | % | (23 | ) | (0.6 | )% | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | $ | 1,462 | 28.8 | % | $ | 1,384 | 30.8 | % | $ | 1,174 | 29.9 | % | ||||||||||
Effective Income Tax Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The effective income tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were 28.8%, 30.8% and 29.9%, respectively. The effective tax rate for 2014 was lower than the effective tax rate for 2013 primarily due to the recognition of a larger repatriation benefit and an increase in the Company’s domestic production activity deduction in the U.S. related to the Company’s authorization revenue, partially offset by an unfavorable mix of taxable earnings in 2014. The effective tax rate for 2013 was higher than the effective tax rate for 2012 primarily due to the recognition of a discrete benefit relating to additional export incentives in 2012 and a lower benefit related to foreign repatriations in 2013, which was partially offset by a more favorable mix of taxable earnings in 2013. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company implemented an initiative to better align its legal entity and tax structure with its operational footprint outside of the U.S. This initiative resulted in a one-time taxable gain in Belgium relating to the transfer of intellectual property to a related foreign entity in the United Kingdom. Management believes this improved alignment will result in greater flexibility and efficiency with regard to the global deployment of cash, as well as ongoing benefits in the Company’s effective income tax rate. The Company recorded a deferred charge related to the income tax expense on intercompany profits that resulted from the transfer. The tax associated with the transfer is deferred and amortized utilizing a 25-year life. This deferred charge is included in other current assets and other assets on our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 in the amounts of $18 million and $407 million, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In 2010, in connection with the expansion of the Company’s operations in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, the Company’s subsidiary in Singapore, MasterCard Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“MAPPL”) received an incentive grant from the Singapore Ministry of Finance. The incentive had provided MAPPL with, among other benefits, a reduced income tax rate for the 10-year period commencing January 1, 2010 on taxable income in excess of a base amount. The Company continued to explore business opportunities in this region, resulting in an expansion of the incentives being granted by the Ministry of Finance, including a further reduction to the income tax rate on taxable income in excess of a revised fixed base amount commencing July 1, 2011 and continuing through December 31, 2025. Without the incentive grant, MAPPL would have been subject to the statutory income tax rate on its earnings. For 2014, 2013 and 2012, the impact of the incentive grant received from the Ministry of Finance resulted in a reduction of MAPPL’s income tax liability of $38 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, $76 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, and $64 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Tax Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities | $ | 177 | $ | 124 | ||||||||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits | 262 | 201 | ||||||||||||||||||||
State taxes and other credits | 65 | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net operating losses | 56 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other items | 38 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Valuation allowance | (41 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Deferred Tax Assets | 557 | 481 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other accruals | 58 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets | 92 | 97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 115 | 116 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other items | 18 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities | 283 | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Deferred Tax Assets 1 | $ | 274 | $ | 181 | ||||||||||||||||||
1 $7 million and $5 million of current deferred tax liabilities have been included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The 2014 and 2013 valuation allowances relate primarily to the Company’s ability to recognize tax benefits associated with certain foreign net operating losses. The recognition of these benefits is dependent upon the future taxable income in such foreign jurisdictions and the ability under tax law in these jurisdictions to utilize net operating losses following a change in control. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance for the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 320 | $ | 257 | $ | 214 | ||||||||||||||||
Additions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Current year tax positions | 61 | 80 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prior year tax positions | 19 | 12 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Reductions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior year tax positions | (6 | ) | (8 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Settlements with tax authorities | — | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Expired statute of limitations | (30 | ) | (19 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 364 | $ | 320 | $ | 257 | ||||||||||||||||
The entire unrecognized tax benefits of $364 million, if recognized, would reduce the effective tax rate. The Company is subject to tax in the United States, Belgium, Singapore and various other foreign jurisdictions, as well as state and local jurisdictions. Uncertain tax positions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted after considering facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law and closing of statutes of limitation. Within the next twelve months, the Company believes that the resolution of certain federal, foreign and state and local examinations are reasonably possible and that a change in estimate, reducing unrecognized tax benefits, may occur. While such a change may be significant, it is not possible to provide a range of the potential change until the examinations progress further or the related statutes of limitation expire. The Company has effectively settled its U.S. federal income tax obligations through 2008. With limited exception, the Company is no longer subject to state and local or foreign examinations by tax authorities for years before 2006. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
It is the Company’s policy to account for interest expense related to income tax matters as interest expense in its statement of operations, and to include penalties related to income tax matters in the income tax provision. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded tax-related interest income of $4 million, $4 million and $1 million, respectively, in its consolidated statement of operations. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had a net income tax-related interest payable of $15 million and $17 million, respectively, in its consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the amounts the Company had recognized for penalties payable in its consolidated balance sheet were not significant. |
Legal_and_Regulatory_Proceedin
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings [Abstract] | |
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings | Legal and Regulatory Proceedings |
MasterCard is a party to legal and regulatory proceedings with respect to a variety of matters in the ordinary course of business. Some of these proceedings are based on complex claims involving substantial uncertainties and unascertainable damages. Accordingly, except as discussed below, it is not possible to determine the probability of loss or estimate damages, and therefore, MasterCard has not established reserves for any of these proceedings. When the Company determines that a loss is both probable and estimable, MasterCard records a liability and discloses the amount of the liability if it is material. When a material loss contingency is only reasonably possible, MasterCard does not record a liability, but instead discloses the nature and the amount of the claim, and an estimate of the loss or range of loss, if such an estimate can be made. Unless otherwise stated below with respect to these matters, MasterCard cannot provide an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss based on one or more of the following reasons: (1) actual or potential plaintiffs have not claimed an amount of monetary damages or the amounts are unsupportable or exaggerated, (2) the matters are in early stages, (3) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions, (4) there are significant factual issues to be resolved, (5) the existence in many such proceedings of multiple defendants or potential defendants whose share of any potential financial responsibility has yet to be determined, and/or (6) there are novel legal issues presented. Furthermore, except as identified with respect to the matters below, MasterCard does not believe that the outcome of any existing legal or regulatory proceedings to which it is a party will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition or overall business. However, with respect to the matters discussed below, an adverse judgment or other outcome or settlement with respect to any such proceedings could result in fines or payments by MasterCard and/or could require MasterCard to change its business practices. In addition, an adverse outcome in a regulatory proceeding could lead to the filing of civil damage claims and possibly result in damage awards in amounts that could be significant. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on MasterCard’s results of operations, financial condition and overall business. | |
Interchange Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings | |
MasterCard’s interchange fees and other practices are subject to regulatory and/or legal review and/or challenges in a number of jurisdictions, including the proceedings described below. When taken as a whole, the resulting decisions, regulations and legislation with respect to interchange fees and acceptance practices may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s prospects for future growth and its overall results of operations, financial position and cash flows. | |
United States. In June 2005, the first of a series of complaints were filed on behalf of merchants (the majority of the complaints were styled as class actions, although a few complaints were filed on behalf of individual merchant plaintiffs) against MasterCard International, Visa U.S.A., Inc., Visa International Service Association and a number of financial institutions. Taken together, the claims in the complaints were generally brought under both Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, which prohibit monopolization and attempts or conspiracies to monopolize a particular industry, and some of these complaints contain unfair competition law claims under state law. The complaints allege, among other things, that MasterCard, Visa, and certain financial institutions conspired to set the price of interchange fees, enacted point of sale acceptance rules (including the no surcharge rule) in violation of antitrust laws and engaged in unlawful tying and bundling of certain products and services. The cases were consolidated for pre-trial proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in MDL No. 1720. The plaintiffs filed a consolidated class action complaint that seeks treble damages. | |
In July 2006, the group of purported merchant class plaintiffs filed a supplemental complaint alleging that MasterCard’s initial public offering of its Class A Common Stock in May 2006 (the “IPO”) and certain purported agreements entered into between MasterCard and financial institutions in connection with the IPO: (1) violate U.S. antitrust laws and (2) constituted a fraudulent conveyance because the financial institutions allegedly attempted to release, without adequate consideration, MasterCard’s right to assess them for MasterCard’s litigation liabilities. The class plaintiffs sought treble damages and injunctive relief including, but not limited to, an order reversing and unwinding the IPO. | |
In February 2011, MasterCard and MasterCard International entered into each of: (1) an omnibus judgment sharing and settlement sharing agreement with Visa Inc., Visa U.S.A. Inc. and Visa International Service Association and a number of financial institutions; and (2) a MasterCard settlement and judgment sharing agreement with a number of financial institutions. The agreements provide for the apportionment of certain costs and liabilities which MasterCard, the Visa parties and the financial institutions may incur, jointly and/or severally, in the event of an adverse judgment or settlement of one or all of the cases in the merchant litigations. Among a number of scenarios addressed by the agreements, in the event of a global settlement involving the Visa parties, the financial institutions and MasterCard, MasterCard would pay 12% of the monetary portion of the settlement. In the event of a settlement involving only MasterCard and the financial institutions with respect to their issuance of MasterCard cards, MasterCard would pay 36% of the monetary portion of such settlement. | |
In October 2012, the parties entered into a definitive settlement agreement with respect to the merchant class litigation (including with respect to the claims related to the IPO) and the defendants separately entered into a settlement agreement with the individual merchant plaintiffs. The settlements included cash payments that were apportioned among the defendants pursuant to the omnibus judgment sharing and settlement sharing agreement described above. MasterCard also agreed to provide class members with a short-term reduction in default credit interchange rates and to modify certain of its business practices, including its No Surcharge Rule. Objections to the settlement were filed by both merchants and certain competitors, including Discover. Discover’s objections include a challenge to the settlement on the grounds that certain of the rule changes agreed to in the settlement constitute a restraint of trade in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. The court granted final approval of the settlement in December 2013, which has been appealed by objectors to the settlement. | |
Merchants representing slightly more than 25% of the MasterCard and Visa purchase volume over the relevant period chose to opt out of the class settlement. MasterCard anticipates that most of the larger merchants who opted out of the settlement will initiate separate actions seeking to recover damages, and over 30 opt-out complaints have been filed on behalf of numerous merchants in various jurisdictions. The defendants have consolidated all of these matters (except for one state court action in Texas) in front of the same federal district court that is overseeing the approval of the settlement. In July 2014, the district court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the opt-out merchant complaints for failure to state a claim. | |
MasterCard recorded a pre-tax charge of $770 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and an additional $20 million pre-tax charge in the second quarter of 2012 relating to the settlement agreements described above. In 2012, MasterCard paid $790 million with respect to the settlements, of which $726 million was paid into a qualified cash settlement fund related to the merchant class litigation. At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, MasterCard had $540 million and $723 million, respectively, in the qualified cash settlement fund classified as restricted cash on its balance sheet. The class settlement agreement provided for a return to the defendants of a portion of the class cash settlement fund, based upon the percentage of purchase volume represented by the opt-out merchants. This resulted in $164 million from the cash settlement fund being returned to MasterCard in January 2014 and reclassified at that time from restricted cash to cash and cash equivalents. In the fourth quarter of 2013, MasterCard recorded an incremental net pre-tax charge of $95 million related to the opt-out merchants, representing a change in its estimate of probable losses relating to these matters. During 2014, MasterCard executed settlement agreements with a number of opt-out merchants and no adjustment to the amount previously recorded was deemed necessary. As of December 31, 2014, MasterCard had accrued a liability of $771 million as a reserve for both the merchant class litigation and the filed and anticipated opt-out merchant cases. | |
The portion of the accrued liability relating to the opt-out merchants does not represent an estimate of a loss, if any, if the opt-out merchant matters were litigated to a final outcome, in which case MasterCard cannot estimate the potential liability. MasterCard’s estimate involves significant judgment and may change depending on progress in settlement negotiations or depending upon decisions in any opt-out merchant cases. In addition, in the event that the merchant class litigation settlement approval is overturned on appeal, a negative outcome in the litigation could have a material adverse effect on MasterCard’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. | |
Canada. In December 2010, a proposed class action complaint was commenced against MasterCard in Quebec on behalf of Canadian merchants. That suit essentially repeated the allegations and arguments of a previously filed application by the Canadian Competition Bureau to the Canadian Competition Tribunal (dismissed in MasterCard’s favor) related to certain MasterCard rules related to point-of-sale acceptance, including the “honor all cards” and “no surcharge” rules. The suit sought compensatory and punitive damages in unspecified amounts, as well as injunctive relief. In the first half of 2011, additional purported class action lawsuits containing similar allegations to the Quebec class action were commenced in British Columbia and Ontario against MasterCard, Visa and a number of large Canadian financial institutions. The British Columbia suit seeks compensatory damages in unspecified amounts, and the Ontario suit seeks compensatory damages of $5 billion. The British Columbia and Ontario suits also seek punitive damages in unspecified amounts, as well as injunctive relief, interest and legal costs. In April 2012, the Quebec suit was amended to include the same defendants and similar claims as in the British Columbia and Ontario suits. With respect to the status of the proceedings: (1) the Quebec suit has been stayed, (2) the Ontario suit is being temporarily suspended while the British Columbia suit proceeds, and (3) the British Columbia court issued an order in March 2014 certifying a number of the merchants’ causes of action. The parties have appealed the certification decision. Additional proposed class action complaints have been filed in Saskatchewan and Alberta with claims that largely mirror those in the British Columbia and Ontario suits. If the class action lawsuits are ultimately successful, negative decisions could have a significant adverse impact on the revenue of MasterCard’s Canadian customers and on MasterCard’s overall business in Canada and could result in substantial damage awards. | |
European Union. In December 2007, the European Commission announced a decision concluding that MasterCard’s default cross-border interchange fees for MasterCard and Maestro branded consumer payment card transactions in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) violated European Union competition law. MasterCard appealed that decision. In March 2009, MasterCard agreed to establish new default cross-border consumer card interchange fees such that the weighted average interchange fee does not exceed 30 basis points for credit card transactions and 20 basis points for debit card transactions. MasterCard continued to act consistently with the terms of the agreement. In September 2014, the European Union Court of Justice rejected MasterCard’s appeal and upheld the European Commission’s decision. | |
The European Commission decision increases the possibility of an adverse outcome for the Company in related and pending matters (such as the interchange proceedings in Hungary, Italy and Poland referenced below). In addition, the European Commission’s decision could lead, and in the case of the United Kingdom and Belgium (as described below) has led, to the filing of private actions against MasterCard Europe by merchants and/or consumers that could result in MasterCard owing substantial damages. | |
In April 2013, the European Commission announced that it has opened proceedings to investigate: (1) MasterCard’s interregional interchange fees that apply when a card issued outside the EEA is used at a merchant location in the EEA, (2) central acquiring rules, which apply when a merchant uses the services of an acquirer established in another country and (3) other business rules and practices (including the “honor all cards” rule). | |
Additional Litigations in Europe. In the United Kingdom, beginning in May 2012, a number of retailers filed claims against MasterCard seeking damages for alleged anti-competitive conduct with respect to MasterCard’s cross-border interchange fees and its U.K. and Ireland domestic interchange fees. More than 20 different retailers have filed claims or notice of claims. An additional 13 potential claimant retailers have agreed to delay filing their claims in exchange for MasterCard agreeing to suspend the running of the time limitations on their damages claims. Although the claimants have not quantified the full extent of their compensatory and punitive damages, their purported damages exceed $2 billion. MasterCard has submitted statements of defense to the retailers’ claims disputing liability and damages. Courts in two of the actions will address preliminary issues before addressing issues concerning any liability and damages. The court in one of the other actions has scheduled a trial for January 2016. Similarly, in Belgium, a retailer filed claims in December 2012 for unspecified damages with respect to MasterCard’s cross-border and domestic interchange fees paid in Belgium, Greece and Luxembourg. | |
Additional Interchange Proceedings. In February 2007, the Office for Fair Trading of the United Kingdom (the “OFT”) commenced an investigation of MasterCard’s current U.K. default credit card interchange fees and so-called “immediate debit” cards to determine whether such fees contravene U.K. and European Union competition law. The OFT informed MasterCard that it did not intend to issue a Statement of Objections or otherwise commence formal proceedings prior to the completion of the appeal to the ECJ of the December 2007 cross-border interchange fee decision. In November 2014, the Competition and Markets Authority (the successor to the OFT) announced that it had decided not to progress its investigation of MasterCard’s domestic interchange fees in light of the European Commission’s proposed interchange fee regulation. | |
Regulatory authorities in a number of other jurisdictions around the world, including Hungary, Italy and Poland, have commenced competition-related proceedings or inquiries into interchange fees and acceptance practices. In some of these jurisdictions, fines have been or could be assessed against MasterCard. These matters could have a negative impact on MasterCard’s business in the specific country where the regulatory authority is located but would not be expected to have a material impact on MasterCard’s overall revenue. | |
Private Litigations Related to 1998 Department of Justice Antitrust Litigation | |
In April 2005, a complaint was filed in California state court on behalf of a putative class of consumers under California unfair competition law (Section 17200) and the Cartwright Act (the “Attridge action”). The claims in this action seek to leverage a 1998 action by the U.S. Department of Justice against MasterCard International, Visa U.S.A., Inc. and Visa International Corp. In that action, a federal district court concluded that both MasterCard’s Competitive Programs Policy and a Visa bylaw provision that prohibited financial institutions participating in the respective associations from issuing competing proprietary payment cards (such as American Express or Discover) constituted unlawful restraints of trade under the federal antitrust laws. The state court in the Attridge action granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ state antitrust claims but denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ Section 17200 unfair competition claims. In September 2009, MasterCard executed a settlement agreement that received final approval by the court in the California consumer actions in August 2010 (see “Consumer Litigations Related to 2003 U.S. Merchant Settlement”). The agreement includes a release that the parties believe encompasses the claims asserted in the Attridge action. In January 2012, the Appellate Court reversed the trial court’s settlement approval and remanded the matter to the trial court for further proceedings. In April 2013, the trial court granted final approval of a revised settlement agreement, to which the plaintiff from the Attridge action and three other objectors appealed. In October 2014, the appeals court affirmed the trial court’s approval order and the California Supreme Court subsequently denied the objectors’ request to appeal that ruling. | |
Consumer Litigations Related to 2003 U.S. Merchant Settlement | |
Individual or multiple complaints have been brought in 19 states and the District of Columbia alleging state unfair competition, consumer protection and common law claims against MasterCard International (and Visa) on behalf of putative classes of consumers. The claims in these actions largely mirror the allegations made in several class action suits brought by a number of U.S. merchants against MasterCard International and Visa U.S.A., Inc., which were settled in 2003, and assert that merchants, faced with excessive interchange fees, have passed these overhead charges to consumers in the form of higher prices on goods and services sold. MasterCard has successfully resolved the cases in all of the jurisdictions except California, where there continue to be outstanding cases. As discussed above under “Private Litigations Related to 1998 Department of Justice Antitrust Litigation,” in September 2009, the parties to the California state court actions executed a settlement agreement that received final approval from the California state trial court in August 2010, subsequent to which MasterCard made a required payment of $6 million. As noted above in more detail, the plaintiff from the Attridge action and three other objectors filed appeals of the trial court’s final approval in April 2013 of a revised settlement. In October 2014, the appeals court affirmed the trial court’s approval order and the California Supreme Court subsequently denied the objectors’ request to appeal that ruling. | |
ATM Non-Discrimination Rule Surcharge Complaints | |
In October 2011, a trade association of independent Automated Teller Machine (“ATM”) operators and 13 independent ATM operators filed a complaint styled as a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against both MasterCard and Visa (the “ATM Operators Complaint”). Plaintiffs seek to represent a class of non-bank operators of ATM terminals that operate ATM terminals in the United States with the discretion to determine the price of the ATM access fee for the terminals they operate. Plaintiffs allege that MasterCard and Visa have violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by imposing rules that require ATM operators to charge non-discriminatory ATM surcharges for transactions processed over MasterCard’s and Visa’s respective networks that are not greater than the surcharge for transactions over other networks accepted at the same ATM. Plaintiffs seek both injunctive and monetary relief equal to treble the damages they claim to have sustained as a result of the alleged violations and their costs of suit, including attorneys’ fees. Plaintiffs have not quantified their damages although they allege that they expect damages to be in the tens of millions of dollars. | |
Subsequently, multiple related complaints were filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging both federal antitrust and multiple state unfair competition, consumer protection and common law claims against MasterCard and Visa on behalf of putative classes of users of ATM services (the “ATM Consumer Complaints”). The claims in these actions largely mirror the allegations made in the ATM Operators Complaint described above, although these complaints seek damages on behalf of consumers of ATM services who pay allegedly inflated ATM fees at both bank and non-bank ATM operators as a result of the defendants’ ATM rules. Plaintiffs seek both injunctive and monetary relief equal to treble the damages they claim to have sustained as a result of the alleged violations and their costs of suit, including attorneys’ fees. Plaintiffs have not quantified their damages although they allege that they expect damages to be in the tens of millions of dollars. | |
In January 2012, the plaintiffs in the ATM Operators Complaint and the ATM Consumer Complaints filed amended class action complaints that largely mirror their prior complaints. In February 2013, the district court granted MasterCard’s motion to dismiss the complaints for failure to state a claim. The plaintiffs’ motion seeking approval to amend their complaints was denied by the district court in December 2013. The plaintiffs have appealed the dismissal of both their complaints and their motion to amend their complaints. |
Settlement_and_Other_Risk_Mana
Settlement and Other Risk Management | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Settlement and Other Risk Management [Abstract] | ||||||||
Settlement and Other Risk Management | Settlement and Other Risk Management | |||||||
MasterCard’s rules guarantee the settlement of many of the MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro branded transactions between its issuers and acquirers (“settlement risk”). Settlement exposure is the outstanding settlement risk to customers under MasterCard’s rules due to the difference in timing between the payment transaction date and subsequent settlement. While the term and amount of the guarantee are unlimited, the duration of settlement exposure is short term and typically limited to a few days. Gross settlement exposure is estimated using the average daily card volume during the quarter multiplied by the estimated number of days to settle. The Company has global risk management policies and procedures, which include risk standards, to provide a framework for managing the Company’s settlement risk. Customer-reported transaction data and the transaction clearing data underlying the settlement exposure calculation may be revised in subsequent reporting periods. | ||||||||
In the event that MasterCard effects a payment on behalf of a failed customer, MasterCard may seek an assignment of the underlying receivables of the failed customer. Customers may be charged for the amount of any settlement loss incurred during these ordinary course activities of the Company. | ||||||||
The Company’s global risk management policies and procedures are aimed at managing the settlement exposure. These risk management procedures include interaction with the bank regulators of countries in which it operates, requiring customers to make adjustments to settlement processes, and requiring collateral from customers. MasterCard requires certain customers that are not in compliance with the Company’s risk standards in effect at the time of review to post collateral, typically in the form of cash, letters of credit, or guarantees. This requirement is based on management’s review of the individual risk circumstances for each customer that is out of compliance. In addition to these amounts, MasterCard holds collateral to cover variability and future growth in customer programs. The Company may also hold collateral to pay merchants in the event of an acquirer failure. Although the Company is not contractually obligated under its rules to effect such payments to merchants, the Company may elect to do so to protect brand integrity. MasterCard monitors its credit risk portfolio on a regular basis and the adequacy of collateral on hand. Additionally, from time to time, the Company reviews its risk management methodology and standards. As such, the amounts of estimated settlement exposure are revised as necessary. | ||||||||
The Company’s estimated settlement exposure from MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro branded transactions was as follows: | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, 2013 | |||||||
2014 | ||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Gross settlement exposure | $ | 41,729 | $ | 40,657 | ||||
Collateral held for settlement exposure | (3,415 | ) | (3,167 | ) | ||||
Net uncollateralized settlement exposure | $ | 38,314 | $ | 37,490 | ||||
General economic and political conditions in countries in which MasterCard operates affect the Company’s settlement risk. Many of the Company’s financial institution customers have been directly and adversely impacted by political instability and uncertain economic conditions. These conditions present increased risk that the Company may have to perform under its settlement guarantee. This risk could increase if political, economic and financial market conditions deteriorate further. The Company’s global risk management policies and procedures are revised and enhanced from time to time. Historically, the Company has experienced a low level of losses from financial institution failures. | ||||||||
MasterCard also provides guarantees to customers and certain other counterparties indemnifying them from losses stemming from failures of third parties to perform duties. This includes guarantees of MasterCard-branded travelers cheques issued, but not yet cashed of $465 million and $503 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, of which $370 million and $403 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is mitigated by collateral arrangements. In addition, the Company enters into business agreements in the ordinary course of business under which the Company agrees to indemnify third parties against damages, losses and expenses incurred in connection with legal and other proceedings arising from relationships or transactions with the Company. Certain indemnifications do not provide a stated maximum exposure. As the extent of the Company’s obligations under these agreements depends entirely upon the occurrence of future events, the Company’s potential future liability under these agreements is not determinable. Historically, payments made by the Company under these types of contractual arrangements have not been material. |
Foreign_Exchange_Risk_Manageme
Foreign Exchange Risk Management | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Risk Management | Foreign Exchange Risk Management | |||||||||||||||
The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to manage risk associated with anticipated receipts and disbursements which are either transacted in a non-functional currency or valued based on a currency other than its functional currency. The Company may also enter into foreign currency derivative contracts to offset possible changes in value due to foreign exchange fluctuations of earnings, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity. The objective of these activities is to reduce the Company’s exposure to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations of foreign currencies against its functional currencies. | ||||||||||||||||
The Company does not designate foreign currency derivatives as hedging instruments pursuant to the accounting guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The Company records the change in the estimated fair value of the outstanding derivatives at the end of the reporting period on its consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations. | ||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014, all forward contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency had been entered into with customers of MasterCard. MasterCard’s derivative contracts are summarized below: | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Notional | Estimated Fair | Notional | Estimated Fair | |||||||||||||
Value | Value | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments to purchase foreign currency | $ | 47 | $ | 4 | $ | 23 | $ | (1 | ) | |||||||
Commitments to sell foreign currency | 614 | 27 | 1,722 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Balance sheet location: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable * | $ | 35 | $ | 13 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities * | (4 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||
* The fair values of derivative contracts are presented on a gross basis on the balance sheet and are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, which contain various netting and setoff provisions. | ||||||||||||||||
The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income for the contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency is summarized below: | ||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency derivative contracts | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (78 | ) | $ | 48 | $ | 22 | |||||||||
Net revenue | — | 4 | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | (78 | ) | $ | 52 | $ | 16 | |||||||||
The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts generally reflects the estimated amounts that the Company would receive (or pay), on a pre-tax basis, to terminate the contracts at the reporting date based on broker quotes for the same or similar instruments. The terms of the foreign currency forward contracts are generally less than 18 months. The Company had no deferred gains or losses related to foreign exchange contracts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 as there were no derivative contracts accounted for under hedge accounting. | ||||||||||||||||
The Company’s derivative financial instruments are subject to both market and counterparty credit risk. Market risk is the risk of loss due to the potential change in an instrument’s value caused by fluctuations in interest rates and other variables related to currency exchange rates. The effect of a hypothetical 10% adverse change in foreign currency rates could result in a fair value loss of approximately $74 million on the Company’s foreign currency derivative contracts outstanding at December 31, 2014 related to the hedging program. Counterparty credit risk is the risk of loss due to failure of the counterparty to perform its obligations in accordance with contractual terms. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company enters into derivative contracts with selected financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors. Generally, the Company does not obtain collateral related to derivatives because of the high credit ratings of the counterparties. |
Segment_Reporting
Segment Reporting | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting | |||||||||||
MasterCard has concluded it has one operating and reportable segment, “Payment Solutions.” MasterCard’s President and Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision-maker. All of the Company’s activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent upon and supportive of the other. Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of MasterCard at the consolidated level. | ||||||||||||
Revenue by geographic market is based on the location of the Company’s customer that issued the card, as well as the location of the merchant acquirer where the card is being used. Revenue generated in the U.S. was approximately 39% of net revenue in 2014, 2013 and 2012. No individual country, other than the U.S., generated more than 10% of total revenue in those periods. | ||||||||||||
MasterCard did not have any one customer that generated greater than 10% of net revenue in 2014, 2013 or 2012. The following table reflects the geographical location of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, net, as of December 31: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 450 | $ | 410 | $ | 394 | ||||||
Other countries | 165 | 116 | 78 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 615 | $ | 526 | $ | 472 | ||||||
SUMMARY_OF_QUARTERLY_DATA_Unau
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited) | MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | |||||||||||||||||||||
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | December 31 | 2014 Total | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 2,177 | $ | 2,377 | $ | 2,503 | $ | 2,416 | $ | 9,473 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,285 | 1,383 | 1,420 | 1,018 | 5,106 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | 870 | 931 | 1,015 | 801 | 3,617 | |||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.8 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 3.11 | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,185 | 1,165 | 1,157 | 1,153 | 1,165 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.8 | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 3.1 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,189 | 1,169 | 1,160 | 1,157 | 1,169 | |||||||||||||||||
2013 Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | 31-Dec | 2013 Total | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 1,906 | $ | 2,096 | $ | 2,218 | $ | 2,126 | $ | 8,346 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,107 | 1,228 | 1,248 | 920 | 4,503 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | 766 | 848 | 879 | 623 | 3,116 | |||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 2.57 | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,226 | 1,214 | 1,205 | 1,201 | 1,211 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 2.56 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,230 | 1,217 | 1,209 | 1,205 | 1,215 | |||||||||||||||||
* Tables may not sum due to rounding. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Organization | Organization | ||
MasterCard Incorporated and its consolidated subsidiaries, including MasterCard International Incorporated (“MasterCard International” and together with MasterCard Incorporated, “MasterCard” or the “Company”), is a technology company in the global payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide, enabling them to use electronic forms of payment instead of cash and checks. The Company facilitates the processing of payment transactions including authorization, clearing and settlement, and delivers related products and services. The Company makes payments easier and more efficient by creating a wide range of payment solutions and services through a family of well-known brands, including MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus. The Company also provides value-added offerings such as loyalty and reward programs, information services and consulting. The Company’s network is designed to ensure safety and security for the global payments system. A typical transaction on the Company’s network involves four participants in addition to the Company: cardholder, merchant, issuer (the cardholder’s financial institution) and acquirer (the merchant’s financial institution). The Company’s customers encompass a vast array of entities, including financial institutions and other entities that act as “issuers” and “acquirers”, as well as merchants, governments, telecommunication companies and other businesses. The Company does not issue cards, extend credit, determine or receive revenue from interest rates or other fees charged to cardholders by issuers, or establish the rates charged by acquirers in connection with merchants’ acceptance of the Company’s branded cards. | |||
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | Consolidation and basis of presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MasterCard and its majority-owned and controlled entities, including any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Investments in VIEs for which the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary are not consolidated and are accounted for as equity method or cost method investments and recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no VIEs which required consolidation and the investments were not considered material to the consolidated financial statements. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation. The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). | ||
Non-controlling interests represent the equity interest not owned by the Company and are recorded for consolidated entities in which the Company owns less than 100% of the interests. Changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest are accounted for as equity transactions, and upon loss of control, retained ownership interests are remeasured at fair value, with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. For each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, income from non-controlling interests was de minimis and, as a result, amounts are included in the consolidated statement of operations within other income (expense). | |||
The Company accounts for investments in common stock or in-substance common stock under the equity method of accounting when it has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee, generally when it holds between 20% and 50% ownership in the entity. In addition, investments in flow-through entities such as limited partnerships and limited liability companies are also accounted for under the equity method when the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee, generally when the investment ownership percentage is equal to or greater than 5% of the outstanding ownership interest. The excess of the cost over the underlying net equity of investments accounted for under the equity method is allocated to identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based on fair values at the date of acquisition. The amortization of the excess of the cost over the underlying net equity of investments and MasterCard’s share of net earnings or losses of entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting is included in other income (expense) on the consolidated statement of operations. | |||
The Company accounts for investments in common stock or in-substance common stock under the cost method of accounting when it does not exercise significant influence, generally when it holds less than 20% ownership in the entity or when the interest in a limited partnership or limited liability company is less than 5% and the Company has no significant influence over the operation of the investee. Investments in companies that MasterCard does not control, but that are not in the form of common stock or in-substance common stock, are also accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Investments for which the equity method or cost method of accounting is used are recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. | |||
Use of Estimates Policy | Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty; accordingly, accounting estimates require the exercise of judgment. The accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. Actual results may differ from these estimates. | ||
Revenue Recognition Policy | Revenue recognition - Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenue is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems or reported by our customers. The Company’s revenue is based on the volume of activity on cards that carry the Company’s brands, the number of transactions processed or the nature of other payment-related products and services. | ||
Volume-based revenue (domestic assessments and cross-border volume fees) is recorded as revenue in the period it is earned, which is when the related volume is generated on the cards. Certain revenue is based upon information reported to us by our customers. Transaction-based revenue (transaction processing fees) is primarily based on the number and type of transactions and is recognized as revenue in the same period as the related transactions occur. Other payment-related products and services are recognized as revenue in the same period as the related transactions occur or services are rendered. | |||
MasterCard has business agreements with certain customers that provide for rebates or other support when the customers meet certain volume hurdles as well as other support incentives such as marketing, which are tied to performance. Rebates and incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenue either when the revenue is recognized by the Company or at the time the rebate or incentive is earned by the customer. Rebates and incentives are calculated based upon estimated performance and the terms of the related business agreements. In addition, MasterCard may make payments to a customer directly related to entering into an agreement, which are generally deferred and amortized over the life of the agreement on a straight-line basis. | |||
Business Combinations Policy | Business combinations - The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. The Company measures the tangible and intangible identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Any excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, is recorded as goodwill. | ||
Intangible Assets and Impairment of Assets Policy | Intangible assets - Intangible assets consist of capitalized software costs, trademarks, tradenames, customer relationships and other intangible assets, which have finite lives, and customer relationships which have indefinite lives. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, on a straight-line basis, which range from one to ten years. Capitalized software includes internal and external costs incurred directly related to the design, development and testing phases of each capitalized software project. | ||
Impairment of assets - Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, the fair value of the asset is calculated using the present value of estimated net future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment is recorded. | |||
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized and are tested annually for impairment in the fourth quarter, or sooner when circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The impairment evaluation utilizes a quantitative assessment using a two-step impairment test. The first step is to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value, including goodwill, to the fair value. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, then no potential impairment is considered to exist. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the second step is performed to determine if the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the carrying value of the reporting unit. An impairment charge would be recorded if the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value. Impairment charges, if any, are recorded in general and administrative expenses. | |||
The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of a qualitative assessment to evaluate all relevant events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired, then a quantitative assessment is required. Based on the qualitative assessment performed in 2014, it was determined that the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible asset was not impaired. | |||
Litigation Policy | Litigation - The Company is a party to certain legal and regulatory proceedings with respect to a variety of matters. The Company evaluates the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of all legal or regulatory proceedings to which it is a party and accrues a loss contingency when the loss is probable and reasonably estimable. These judgments are subjective based on the status of the legal or regulatory proceedings, the merits of its defenses and consultation with in-house and external legal counsel. Legal costs are expensed as incurred and recorded in general and administrative expenses. | ||
Settlement and Other Risk Management Policy | Settlement and other risk management - MasterCard’s rules guarantee the settlement of many of the MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro-branded transactions between its issuers and acquirers. Settlement exposure is the outstanding settlement risk to customers under MasterCard’s rules due to the difference in timing between the payment transaction date and subsequent settlement. While the term and amount of the guarantee are unlimited, the duration of settlement exposure is short term and typically limited to a few days. In the event that MasterCard effects a payment on behalf of a failed customer, MasterCard may seek an assignment of the underlying receivables of the failed customer. Customers may be charged for the amount of any settlement loss incurred during the ordinary course activities of the Company. | ||
The Company also enters into agreements in the ordinary course of business under which the Company agrees to indemnify third parties against damages, losses and expenses incurred in connection with legal and other proceedings arising from relationships or transactions with the Company. As the extent of the Company’s obligations under these agreements depends entirely upon the occurrence of future events, the Company’s potential future liability under these agreements is not determinable. The Company accounts for each of its guarantees by recording the guarantee at its fair value at the inception or modification date through earnings. | |||
Income Taxes Policy | Income taxes - The Company follows an asset and liability based approach in accounting for income taxes as required under GAAP. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the tax consequences on future years of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and income tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are displayed as separate line items or are included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Valuation allowances are provided against assets which are not more likely than not to be realized. The Company recognizes all material tax positions, including uncertain tax positions in which it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained based on its technical merits and if challenged by the relevant taxing authorities. At each balance sheet date, unresolved uncertain tax positions are reassessed to determine whether subsequent developments require a change in the amount of recognized tax benefit. The allowance for uncertain tax positions is recorded in other current and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. | ||
The Company records interest expense related to income tax matters as interest expense in its statement of operations. The Company includes penalties related to income tax matters in the income tax provision. The Company does not provide for U.S. federal income tax and foreign withholding taxes on undistributed earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries when such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely outside of the U.S. | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Policy | Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include certain investments with daily liquidity and with a maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. | ||
Restricted cash - The Company classifies cash as restricted when the cash is unavailable for withdrawal or usage for general operations. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits, contracts entered into with others, or the Company’s statements of intention with regard to particular deposits. In December 2012, the Company made a payment into a qualified cash settlement fund related to its U.S. merchant class litigation. The Company has presented these funds as restricted cash for litigation settlement since the use of the funds under the qualified cash settlement fund is restricted for payment under the settlement agreement. | |||
Fair Value Policy | Fair value - The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis by estimating the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company classifies these recurring fair value measurements into a three-level hierarchy (“Valuation Hierarchy”). | ||
The Valuation Hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the Valuation Hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the Valuation Hierarchy are as follows: | |||
• | Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | ||
• | Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | ||
• | Level 3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and cannot be directly corroborated by observable market data. | ||
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include property, plant and equipment, nonmarketable equity investments, goodwill and other intangible assets. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment. | |||
The valuation methods for goodwill and other intangible assets involve assumptions concerning comparable company multiples, discount rates, growth projections and other assumptions of future business conditions. The Company uses an income approach for estimating the fair value of its intangible assets and a market approach for estimating the fair value of its reporting unit, when necessary. As the assumptions employed to measure these assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis are based on management’s judgment using internal and external data, these fair value determinations are classified in Level 3 of the Valuation Hierarchy. | |||
Investment Securities Policy | Investment securities - The Company classifies investments in debt and equity securities as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities that are available to meet the Company’s current operational needs are classified as current assets. Available-for-sale securities that are not available to meet the Company’s current operational needs are classified as non-current assets. | ||
The investments in debt and equity securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Net realized gains and losses on debt and equity securities are recognized in investment income on the consolidated statement of operations. The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses. | |||
Derivative Financial Instruments Policy | Derivative financial instruments - The Company records all derivatives at fair value. The Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are included in Level 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy as the fair value of these contracts are based on broker quotes for the same or similar instruments. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are reported in current-period earnings. These derivative contracts hedge foreign exchange risk and were not entered into for trading or speculative purposes. The Company did not have any derivative contracts accounted for under hedge accounting as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. | ||
Settlement Due From/Due To Customers Policy | Settlement due from/due to customers - The Company operates systems for clearing and settling payment transactions among MasterCard customers. Net settlements are generally cleared daily among customers through settlement cash accounts by wire transfer or other bank clearing means. However, some transactions may not settle until subsequent business days, resulting in amounts due from and due to MasterCard customers. | ||
Restricted Security Deposits Held for MasterCard Customers Policy | Restricted security deposits held for MasterCard customers - MasterCard requires collateral from certain customers for settlement of their transactions. The majority of collateral for settlement is in the form of standby letters of credit and bank guarantees which are not recorded on the balance sheet. Additionally, MasterCard holds cash deposits and certificates of deposit from certain customers of MasterCard as collateral for settlement of their transactions. These assets are fully offset by corresponding liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheet. | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment Policy | Property, plant and equipment - Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation of leasehold improvements and amortization of capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. | ||
The useful lives of the Company’s assets are as follows: | |||
Asset Category | Estimated Useful Life | ||
Buildings | 30 years | ||
Building equipment | 10 - 15 years | ||
Furniture and fixtures and equipment | 2 - 5 years | ||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of life of improvement or lease term | ||
Capital leases | Lease term | ||
Leases Policy | Leases - The Company enters into operating and capital leases for the use of premises, software and equipment. Rent expense related to lease agreements that contain lease incentives is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. | ||
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Policy | Pension and other postretirement plans - The Company recognizes the overfunded or underfunded status of its single-employer defined benefit plans or postretirement plans as assets or liabilities on its balance sheet and recognizes changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through other comprehensive income. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at December 31, the measurement date. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of the pension assets. Overfunded plans are aggregated and recorded in long-term other assets, while underfunded plans are aggregated and recorded as accrued expenses and long-term other liabilities. | ||
Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) is recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. These costs include service costs, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service costs or credits and gains or losses previously recognized as a component of other comprehensive income or loss. | |||
Defined contribution savings plans - The Company’s contributions to defined contribution savings plans are recorded when the employee renders service to the Company. The charge is recorded in general and administrative expenses. | |||
Advertising and Marketing Policy | Advertising and marketing - The cost of media advertising is expensed when the advertising takes place. Advertising production costs are expensed as incurred. Promotional items are expensed at the time the promotional event occurs. Sponsorship costs are recognized over the period of benefit. | ||
Foreign Currency Remeasurement and Translation Policy | Foreign currency remeasurement and translation - Monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured to functional currencies using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expense accounts are remeasured at the weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Resulting exchange gains and losses related to remeasurement are included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations. | ||
Where a non-U.S. currency is the functional currency, translation from that functional currency to U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using a weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). | |||
Treasury Stock Policy | Treasury stock - The Company records the repurchase of shares of its common stock at cost on the settlement date of the transaction. These shares are considered treasury stock, which is a reduction to stockholders’ equity. Treasury stock is included in authorized and issued shares but excluded from outstanding shares. | ||
Share-based Payments Policy | Share-based payments - The Company measures share-based compensation expense at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award and uses the straight-line method of attribution, net of estimated forfeitures, for expensing awards over the requisite employee service period. The Company estimates the fair value of its non-qualified stock option awards using a Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), including performance stock units (“PSUs”) granted prior to 2013, is determined and fixed on the grant date based on the Company’s stock price, adjusted for the exclusion of dividend equivalents. The Monte Carlo simulation valuation model was used to determine the grant date fair value of PSUs granted since 2013. All share-based compensation expenses are recorded in general and administrative expenses. | ||
Earnings Per Share Policy | Earnings per share - The Company calculates basic earnings per share (“EPS”) by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year, adjusted for the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and unvested stock units using the treasury stock method. | ||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Policy | Recent accounting pronouncements | ||
Revenue Recognition - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance that provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition requirements. Under this guidance, an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential effects of this guidance. | |||
Income taxes - In July 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance that requires entities to present an unrecognized tax benefit net with certain deferred tax assets when specific requirements are met. The Company adopted the revised accounting guidance effective January 1, 2014. This new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. | |||
Foreign currency - In March 2013, the FASB issued clarifying accounting guidance on the release of cumulative translation adjustment into net income when an entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or a group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. The revised accounting guidance became effective January 1, 2014 and did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment | The useful lives of the Company’s assets are as follows: | |||||||
Asset Category | Estimated Useful Life | |||||||
Buildings | 30 years | |||||||
Building equipment | 10 - 15 years | |||||||
Furniture and fixtures and equipment | 2 - 5 years | |||||||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of life of improvement or lease term | |||||||
Capital leases | Lease term | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Building and land | $ | 510 | $ | 451 | ||||
Equipment | 398 | 344 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 53 | 48 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 91 | 77 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 1,052 | 920 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (437 | ) | (394 | ) | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 615 | $ | 526 | ||||
Earnings_Per_Share_Tables
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | The components of basic and diluted EPS for common shares for each of the years ended December 31 were as follows: | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 3,617 | $ | 3,116 | $ | 2,759 | ||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,165 | 1,211 | 1,253 | |||||||||
Dilutive stock options and stock units | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 1 | 1,169 | 1,215 | 1,258 | |||||||||
Earnings per Share | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 3.11 | $ | 2.57 | $ | 2.2 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 3.1 | $ | 2.56 | $ | 2.19 | ||||||
* Table may not sum due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
1 For the years presented, the calculation of diluted EPS excluded a minimal amount of anti-dilutive share-based payment awards. |
Supplemental_Cash_Flows_Tables
Supplemental Cash Flows (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures | The following table includes supplemental cash flow disclosures for each of the years ended December 31: | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 2,036 | $ | 1,215 | $ | 1,046 | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | 24 | 2 | — | |||||||||
Cash paid for legal settlements 1 | 28 | — | 65 | |||||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Dividends declared but not yet paid | 184 | 131 | 37 | |||||||||
Assets recorded pursuant to capital lease | 8 | 7 | 11 | |||||||||
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash acquired | 768 | — | 77 | |||||||||
Fair value of liabilities assumed related to acquisitions | 141 | — | 2 | |||||||||
1 Amounts primarily represent payments under settlement agreements related to the U.S. merchant litigations. Amounts paid into escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation are not included in this table. |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu1
Fair Value and Investment Securities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution of Financial Instruments, Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | The distribution of the Company’s financial instruments which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis within the Valuation Hierarchy was as follows: | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Significant | Significant | Fair | |||||||||||||
in Active | Other | Unobservable | Value | |||||||||||||
Markets | Observable | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | Inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
(Level 2) | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | — | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | 135 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities 1 | — | 199 | — | 199 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | — | 618 | — | 618 | ||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | — | 178 | — | 178 | ||||||||||||
Other | 13 | 56 | — | 69 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 13 | $ | 1,186 | $ | — | $ | 1,199 | ||||||||
December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Significant | Significant | Fair | |||||||||||||
in Active | Other | Unobservable | Value | |||||||||||||
Markets | Observable | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | Inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
(Level 2) | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | — | $ | 267 | $ | — | $ | 267 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities 1 | — | 560 | — | 560 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | — | 1,426 | — | 1,426 | ||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | — | 364 | — | 364 | ||||||||||||
Other 2 | — | 79 | 11 | 90 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | — | $ | 2,696 | $ | 11 | $ | 2,707 | ||||||||
1 Excludes amounts, recorded as restricted cash, held in escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation settlement of $540 million and $723 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which would be included in Levels 1 and 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy. See Note 10 (Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation) and Note 18 (Legal and Regulatory Proceedings) for further details. | ||||||||||||||||
2 The amounts classified within Level 3 of the Valuation Hierarchy at December 31, 2013, included within other assets, represented auction rate securities (ARS), which were called at par during 2014. | ||||||||||||||||
Available-for-Sale Investment Securities, Unrealized Gains and Losses | The major classes of the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities, for which unrealized gains and losses are recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, and their respective amortized cost basis and fair values as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||
Gain | Loss | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 135 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities | 199 | — | — | 199 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | 619 | — | (1 | ) | 618 | |||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | 178 | — | — | 178 | ||||||||||||
Other | 41 | 1 | (4 | ) | 38 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,172 | $ | 1 | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 1,168 | |||||||
December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||
Gain | Loss | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | $ | 267 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 267 | ||||||||
U.S. government and agency securities | 560 | — | — | 560 | ||||||||||||
Corporate securities | 1,425 | 2 | (1 | ) | 1,426 | |||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | 364 | — | — | 364 | ||||||||||||
Other | 91 | — | (1 | ) | 90 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,707 | $ | 2 | $ | (2 | ) | $ | 2,707 | |||||||
Maturity Distribution Based on Contractual Terms of Investment Securities | The maturity distribution based on the contractual terms of the Company’s investment securities at December 31, 2014 was as follows: | |||||||||||||||
Available-For-Sale | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
Cost | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Due within 1 year | $ | 558 | $ | 558 | ||||||||||||
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 571 | 572 | ||||||||||||||
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 7 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
Due after 10 years | 19 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
No contractual maturity 1 | 17 | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,172 | $ | 1,168 | ||||||||||||
1 Equity securities have been included in the No contractual maturity category, as these securities do not have stated maturity dates. | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Income and Realized Gains and Losses | Components of investment income for each of the years ended December 31 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | $ | 26 | $ | 33 | $ | 36 | ||||||||||
Investment securities available-for-sale: | ||||||||||||||||
Gross realized gains | 3 | 7 | 2 | |||||||||||||
Gross realized losses | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||
Total investment income | $ | 28 | $ | 38 | $ | 37 | ||||||||||
Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Ass1
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at December 31: | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Customer and merchant incentives | $ | 260 | $ | 239 | ||||
Prepaid income taxes | 237 | 36 | ||||||
Other | 244 | 196 | ||||||
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ | 741 | $ | 471 | ||||
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent | Other assets consisted of the following at December 31: | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Customer and merchant incentives | $ | 556 | $ | 531 | ||||
Nonmarketable equity investments | 245 | 229 | ||||||
Prepaid income taxes | 407 | — | ||||||
Income taxes receivable | 89 | 78 | ||||||
Other | 88 | 64 | ||||||
Total other assets | $ | 1,385 | $ | 902 | ||||
Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment | The useful lives of the Company’s assets are as follows: | |||||||
Asset Category | Estimated Useful Life | |||||||
Buildings | 30 years | |||||||
Building equipment | 10 - 15 years | |||||||
Furniture and fixtures and equipment | 2 - 5 years | |||||||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of life of improvement or lease term | |||||||
Capital leases | Lease term | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Building and land | $ | 510 | $ | 451 | ||||
Equipment | 398 | 344 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 53 | 48 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 91 | 77 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 1,052 | 920 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (437 | ) | (394 | ) | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 615 | $ | 526 | ||||
Goodwill_Tables
Goodwill (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Goodwill [Abstract] | |||||||||
Change in Carrying Amount of Goodwill | The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 1,122 | $ | 1,092 | |||||
Goodwill acquired during the year | 525 | — | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | (106 | ) | 30 | ||||||
Other | (19 | ) | — | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | 1,522 | $ | 1,122 | |||||
Other_Intangible_Assets_Tables
Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Intangible Assets | The following table sets forth net intangible assets, other than goodwill, at December 31: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized software | $ | 839 | $ | (496 | ) | $ | 343 | $ | 699 | $ | (404 | ) | $ | 295 | |||||||||||
Trademarks and tradenames | 48 | (38 | ) | 10 | 49 | (38 | ) | 11 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 292 | (115 | ) | 177 | 237 | (84 | ) | 153 | |||||||||||||||||
Other | 20 | (14 | ) | 6 | 20 | (8 | ) | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 1,199 | (663 | ) | 536 | 1,005 | (534 | ) | 471 | |||||||||||||||||
Unamortized intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 178 | — | 178 | 201 | — | 201 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,377 | $ | (663 | ) | $ | 714 | $ | 1,206 | $ | (534 | ) | $ | 672 | |||||||||||
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense | The following table sets forth the estimated future amortization expense on amortizable intangible assets on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 for the years ending December 31: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 216 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 159 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 and thereafter | 43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued_Expenses_and_Accrued_L1
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | ||||||||
Accrued Expenses | Accrued expenses consisted of the following at December 31: | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Customer and merchant incentives | $ | 1,433 | $ | 1,286 | ||||
Personnel costs | 531 | 413 | ||||||
Advertising | 154 | 149 | ||||||
Income and other taxes | 105 | 95 | ||||||
Other | 216 | 158 | ||||||
Total accrued expenses | $ | 2,439 | $ | 2,101 | ||||
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav1
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Funded Status | The following table sets forth the Plans’ funded status, key assumptions and amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at December 31: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in benefit obligation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ | 281 | $ | 268 | $ | 80 | $ | 93 | |||||||||||||||||
Service cost | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Plan participants’ contributions | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial (gain) loss | (5 | ) | 6 | 7 | (16 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (18 | ) | (13 | ) | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Transfers in | 10 | — | 4 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligation at end of year | 291 | 281 | 94 | 80 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in plan assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 275 | 267 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | 10 | 11 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Plan participants’ contributions | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (18 | ) | (13 | ) | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Transfers in | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 283 | 275 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status at end of year | $ | (8 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (94 | ) | $ | (80 | ) | |||||||||||||
Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet consist of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses, long-term | $ | 3 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | — | (2 | ) | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities, long-term | (11 | ) | (4 | ) | (90 | ) | (76 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
$ | (8 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (94 | ) | $ | (80 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss (gain) | $ | 42 | $ | 52 | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine end of year benefit obligations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.4 | % | 4.45 | % | 4 | % | 4.75 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualified Plan | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-qualified Plan | 5 | % | 5 | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||
International pension plans | 2.9 | % | 2.8 | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||
Postretirement Plans | * | * | 3 | % | 3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
* Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Pension Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets | The benefit obligations and plan assets of the Pension Plans that had benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were as follows at December 31, 2014 and 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 33 | $ | 281 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 33 | 280 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | 22 | 275 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates | The assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 for the Postretirement Plans were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 7 | % | 7.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rate to which the cost trend rate is expected to decline (the ultimate trend rate) | 5 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate | 2019 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost | Components of net periodic benefit cost recorded in general and administrative expenses were as follows for the Plans for each of the years ended December 31: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 11 | $ | 10 | $ | 11 | $ | 4 | $ | 3 | $ | 2 | |||||||||||||
Interest cost | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (11 | ) | (13 | ) | (14 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Settlement loss | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service credit | — | — | (2 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 18 | $ | 12 | $ | 9 | $ | 7 | $ | 6 | $ | 5 | |||||||||||||
Schedule of Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement loss | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
Current year actuarial (gain) loss | (4 | ) | 7 | 4 | 6 | (15 | ) | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss | (4 | ) | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service credit | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | $ | 6 | $ | (15 | ) | $ | 6 | |||||||||||
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 8 | $ | 14 | $ | 11 | $ | 13 | $ | (9 | ) | $ | 11 | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Amounts to be Amortized from AOCI into Net Periodic Benefit Cost | The estimated amounts that are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2015 are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | $ | 2 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions used in Net Periodic Pension Cost | Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost were as follows for the years ended December 31: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Postretirement Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.8 | % | 3.3 | % | 4.25 | % | 4.75 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.25 | % | |||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | 3.3 | % | 3.3 | % | 6 | % | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualified Plan | * | * | 5.35 | % | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-qualified Plan | 5 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||
International pension plans | 2.85 | % | 2.25 | % | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||||||||
Postretirement Plans | * | * | * | 3 | % | 5.35 | % | 5.35 | % | ||||||||||||||||
* Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates | The assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the Postretirement Plans. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates for 2014 would have the following effects: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1% increase | 1% decrease | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect on postretirement obligation | $ | 8 | $ | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Valuation Hierarchy of Pension Plans Assets at Fair Value | The following tables set forth by level, within the Valuation Hierarchy, the Pension Plans’ assets at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market / certificates of deposit | $ | 99 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 99 | |||||||||||||||||
Domestic small cap equity | 11 | — | — | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
International equity | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common and collective funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic large cap equity | — | 35 | — | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic fixed income | — | 107 | — | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance contracts | — | 22 | — | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 119 | $ | 164 | $ | — | $ | 283 | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market | $ | 115 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 115 | |||||||||||||||||
Domestic small cap equity | 10 | — | — | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
International equity | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common and collective funds: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic large cap equity | — | 31 | — | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic fixed income | — | 101 | — | 101 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance contracts | — | 9 | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 134 | $ | 141 | $ | — | $ | 275 | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments | The following table summarizes expected benefit payments through 2024 for the Pension Plans and the Postretirement Plans, including those payments expected to be paid from the Company’s general assets. Since the majority of the benefit payments for the Pension Plans are made in the form of lump-sum distributions, actual benefit payments may differ from expected benefit payments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Postretirement Plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | Benefit Payments | Expected Subsidy Receipts | Net Benefit Payments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 27 | $ | 4 | $ | — | $ | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
2016 | 21 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 20 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 27 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 19 | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2020 - 2024 | 80 | 24 | 1 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debt_Tables
Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | ||||||||
Schedule of Debt | Long-term debt at years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was as follows: | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
2.000% Notes due 2019 | $ | 500 | $ | — | ||||
3.375% Notes due 2024 | 1,000 | — | ||||||
1,500 | — | |||||||
Less: Unamortized discount | (6 | ) | — | |||||
Long-term debt | $ | 1,494 | $ | — | ||||
Stockholders_Equity_Tables
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Classes of Capital Stock | MasterCard’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the following classes of capital stock: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class | Par Value Per Share | Authorized Shares | Dividend and Voting Rights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
A | $0.00 | 3,000 | One vote per share | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend rights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
B | $0.00 | 1,200 | Non-voting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend rights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred | $0.00 | — | No shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Dividend and voting rights are to be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company upon issuance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Ownership and Governance Structure | Equity ownership and voting power of the Company’s shares were allocated as follows as of December 31: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity Ownership | General Voting Power | Equity Ownership | General Voting Power | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Public Investors (Class A stockholders) | 86.6 | % | 89.4 | % | 86.1 | % | 89.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Principal or Affiliate Customers (Class B stockholders) | 3.2 | % | — | % | 3.8 | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||||
The MasterCard Foundation (Class A stockholders) | 10.2 | % | 10.6 | % | 10.1 | % | 10.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share Repurchases and Authorizations | The following table summarizes the Company’s share repurchase authorizations of its Class A common stock through December 31, 2014, as well as historical purchases: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authorization Dates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
December | December | February | June | April | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except average price data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Board authorization | $ | 3,750 | $ | 3,500 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 1,500 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 12,750 | |||||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased in 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 896 | $ | 852 | $ | 1,748 | |||||||||||||
Remaining authorization at December 31, 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 604 | $ | — | $ | 604 | |||||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased in 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,839 | $ | 604 | $ | — | $ | 2,443 | |||||||||||||
Remaining authorization at December 31, 2013 | $ | — | $ | 3,500 | $ | 161 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,661 | |||||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased in 2014 | $ | — | $ | 3,225 | $ | 161 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,386 | |||||||||||||
Remaining authorization at December 31, 2014 | $ | 3,750 | $ | 275 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,025 | |||||||||||||
Shares repurchased in 2012 | — | — | — | 19.5 | 21.1 | 40.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average price paid per share in 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 46.02 | $ | 40.35 | $ | 43.07 | |||||||||||||
Shares repurchased in 2013 | — | — | 29.2 | 11.7 | — | 40.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average price paid per share in 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 63.01 | $ | 51.72 | $ | — | $ | 59.78 | |||||||||||||
Shares repurchased in 2014 | — | 42.6 | 1.9 | — | — | 44.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average price paid per share in 2014 | $ | — | $ | 75.81 | $ | 83.22 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 76.14 | |||||||||||||
Cumulative shares repurchased through | — | 42.6 | 31.1 | 31.1 | 65.4 | 170.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative average price paid per share | $ | — | $ | 75.81 | $ | 64.26 | $ | 48.16 | $ | 30.56 | $ | 51.25 | |||||||||||||
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax | Investment Securities Available-for-Sale, Net of Tax | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ | 93 | $ | (37 | ) | $ | 5 | $ | 61 | ||||||||
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) 1 | 113 | 8 | (4 | ) | 117 | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 206 | (29 | ) | 1 | 178 | ||||||||||||
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) 1 | (436 | ) | 3 | (5 | ) | (438 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ | (230 | ) | $ | (26 | ) | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (260 | ) | |||||
1 During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7 million and $6 million, respectively, of deferred costs related to the Company’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to general and administrative expense. In addition, $1 million and $5 million of net gains on available-for-sale investment securities were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax amounts related to these items are insignificant. |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B1
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used in the Valuation of Stock Option Awards | The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation and the resulting weighted-average fair value per option granted for the years ended December 31: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Risk-free rate of return | 1.5 | % | 0.8 | % | 1.2 | % | |||||||
Expected term (in years) | 5 | 5 | 6.25 | ||||||||||
Expected volatility | 19.1 | % | 27.1 | % | 35.2 | % | |||||||
Expected dividend yield | 0.6 | % | 0.5 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||||
Weighted-average fair value per option granted | $ | 14.29 | $ | 12.33 | $ | 14.85 | |||||||
Summary of Stock Option Activity | The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: | ||||||||||||
Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in years) | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 6,960 | $ | 33 | ||||||||||
Granted | 1,685 | $ | 78 | ||||||||||
Exercised | (1,127 | ) | $ | 25 | |||||||||
Forfeited/expired | (43 | ) | $ | 56 | |||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 7,475 | $ | 44 | 6.9 | $ | 318 | |||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | 3,435 | $ | 26 | 5.4 | $ | 205 | |||||||
Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 7,354 | $ | 43 | 6.9 | $ | 315 | |||||||
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity | The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: | ||||||||||||
Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in years) | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 5,330 | $ | 38 | ||||||||||
Granted | 1,353 | $ | 76 | ||||||||||
Converted | (2,240 | ) | $ | 25 | |||||||||
Forfeited/expired | (211 | ) | $ | 52 | |||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 4,232 | $ | 56 | 1.2 | $ | 364 | |||||||
RSUs vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 4,077 | $ | 55 | 1.2 | $ | 351 | |||||||
Summary of Performance Stock Unit Activity | The following table summarizes the Company’s PSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: | ||||||||||||
Units | Weighted-Average | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||
Grant-Date Fair Value | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in years) | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 787 | $ | 37 | 1 | |||||||||
Granted | 133 | $ | 78 | ||||||||||
Performance | 19 | $ | 86 | ||||||||||
Converted | (358 | ) | $ | 82 | |||||||||
Forfeited/expired | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 581 | $ | 74 | 0.9 | $ | 50 | |||||||
PSUs vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 568 | $ | 74 | 0.9 | $ | 49 | |||||||
1 For PSUs issued in 2012, the grant date was not established as of January 1, 2014 and thus issue-date fair value was used | |||||||||||||
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan | The following table includes additional share-based payment information for each of the years ended December 31: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
(in millions, except weighted-average fair value) | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense: Options, RSUs and PSUs | $ | 111 | $ | 121 | $ | 88 | |||||||
Income tax benefit recognized for equity awards | 37 | 42 | 30 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit related to options exercised | 20 | 16 | 27 | ||||||||||
Options: | |||||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | 60 | 48 | 77 | ||||||||||
RSUs: | |||||||||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | 76 | 52 | 42 | ||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of RSUs converted into shares of Class A common stock | 173 | 78 | 91 | ||||||||||
PSUs: | |||||||||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | 78 | 56 | 83 | ||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of PSUs converted into shares of Class A common stock | 28 | 29 | 27 | ||||||||||
DSUs: | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expense | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of DSUs converted into shares of Class A common stock | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
Commitments_Tables
Commitments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Future Minimum Payments Due Under Non-Cancelable Agreements | At December 31, 2014, the Company had the following future minimum payments due under non-cancelable agreements: | |||||||||||||||
Total | Capital | Operating | Sponsorship, | |||||||||||||
Leases | Leases | Licensing & | ||||||||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 360 | $ | 4 | $ | 30 | $ | 326 | ||||||||
2016 | 157 | 4 | 29 | 124 | ||||||||||||
2017 | 74 | 2 | 24 | 48 | ||||||||||||
2018 | 39 | — | 19 | 20 | ||||||||||||
2019 | 32 | — | 16 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Thereafter | 59 | — | 53 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 721 | $ | 10 | $ | 171 | $ | 540 | ||||||||
Income_Taxes_Tables
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Components of Income Tax Provision | The total income tax provision for the years ended December 31 is comprised of the following components: | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | $ | 977 | $ | 1,010 | $ | 524 | ||||||||||||||||
State and local | 47 | 33 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign | 528 | 456 | 390 | |||||||||||||||||||
1,552 | 1,499 | 938 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | (81 | ) | (100 | ) | 248 | |||||||||||||||||
State and local | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign | (6 | ) | (11 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(90 | ) | (115 | ) | 236 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | $ | 1,462 | $ | 1,384 | $ | 1,174 | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Income Before Income Taxes | The domestic and foreign components of income before income taxes for the years ended December 31 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 3,378 | $ | 2,741 | $ | 2,508 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign | 1,701 | 1,759 | 1,425 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 5,079 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 3,933 | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | The provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% to pretax income for the years ended December 31, as a result of the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 5,079 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 3,933 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal statutory tax | 1,778 | 35 | % | 1,575 | 35 | % | 1,376 | 35 | % | |||||||||||||
State tax effect, net of federal benefit | 29 | 0.6 | % | 19 | 0.4 | % | 23 | 0.6 | % | |||||||||||||
Foreign tax effect | (108 | ) | (2.1 | )% | (208 | ) | (4.6 | )% | (175 | ) | (4.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Foreign repatriation | (177 | ) | (3.5 | )% | (14 | ) | (0.3 | )% | (27 | ) | (0.7 | )% | ||||||||||
Other, net | (60 | ) | (1.2 | )% | 12 | 0.3 | % | (23 | ) | (0.6 | )% | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | $ | 1,462 | 28.8 | % | $ | 1,384 | 30.8 | % | $ | 1,174 | 29.9 | % | ||||||||||
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Tax Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities | $ | 177 | $ | 124 | ||||||||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits | 262 | 201 | ||||||||||||||||||||
State taxes and other credits | 65 | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net operating losses | 56 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other items | 38 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Valuation allowance | (41 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Deferred Tax Assets | 557 | 481 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other accruals | 58 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets | 92 | 97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 115 | 116 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other items | 18 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities | 283 | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Deferred Tax Assets 1 | $ | 274 | $ | 181 | ||||||||||||||||||
1 $7 million and $5 million of current deferred tax liabilities have been included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Tax Benefits | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance for the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, is as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 320 | $ | 257 | $ | 214 | ||||||||||||||||
Additions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Current year tax positions | 61 | 80 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prior year tax positions | 19 | 12 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Reductions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior year tax positions | (6 | ) | (8 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Settlements with tax authorities | — | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Expired statute of limitations | (30 | ) | (19 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 364 | $ | 320 | $ | 257 | ||||||||||||||||
Settlement_and_Other_Risk_Mana1
Settlement and Other Risk Management (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Settlement and Other Risk Management [Abstract] | ||||||||
Estimated Settlement Exposure and Portion of Uncollateralized Settlement Exposure for MasterCard-Branded Transactions | The Company’s estimated settlement exposure from MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro branded transactions was as follows: | |||||||
December 31, | December 31, 2013 | |||||||
2014 | ||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Gross settlement exposure | $ | 41,729 | $ | 40,657 | ||||
Collateral held for settlement exposure | (3,415 | ) | (3,167 | ) | ||||
Net uncollateralized settlement exposure | $ | 38,314 | $ | 37,490 | ||||
Foreign_Exchange_Risk_Manageme1
Foreign Exchange Risk Management (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative contract summary | MasterCard’s derivative contracts are summarized below: | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Notional | Estimated Fair | Notional | Estimated Fair | |||||||||||||
Value | Value | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments to purchase foreign currency | $ | 47 | $ | 4 | $ | 23 | $ | (1 | ) | |||||||
Commitments to sell foreign currency | 614 | 27 | 1,722 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Balance sheet location: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable * | $ | 35 | $ | 13 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities * | (4 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||
* The fair values of derivative contracts are presented on a gross basis on the balance sheet and are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, which contain various netting and setoff provisions. | ||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in income for the contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency summary | The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income for the contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency is summarized below: | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency derivative contracts | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (78 | ) | $ | 48 | $ | 22 | |||||||||
Net revenue | — | 4 | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | (78 | ) | $ | 52 | $ | 16 | |||||||||
Segment_Reporting_Schedule_of_
Segment Reporting Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment, Net by Geographic Region (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net by Geographic Region [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net by Geographic Region | The following table reflects the geographical location of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, net, as of December 31: | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 450 | $ | 410 | $ | 394 | ||||||
Other countries | 165 | 116 | 78 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 615 | $ | 526 | $ | 472 | ||||||
SUMMARY_OF_QUARTERLY_DATA_Unau1
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | December 31 | 2014 Total | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 2,177 | $ | 2,377 | $ | 2,503 | $ | 2,416 | $ | 9,473 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,285 | 1,383 | 1,420 | 1,018 | 5,106 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | 870 | 931 | 1,015 | 801 | 3,617 | |||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.8 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 3.11 | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,185 | 1,165 | 1,157 | 1,153 | 1,165 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.8 | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 3.1 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,189 | 1,169 | 1,160 | 1,157 | 1,169 | |||||||||||||||||
2013 Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | 31-Dec | 2013 Total | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 1,906 | $ | 2,096 | $ | 2,218 | $ | 2,126 | $ | 8,346 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,107 | 1,228 | 1,248 | 920 | 4,503 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | 766 | 848 | 879 | 623 | 3,116 | |||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 2.57 | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,226 | 1,214 | 1,205 | 1,201 | 1,211 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 2.56 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,230 | 1,217 | 1,209 | 1,205 | 1,215 | |||||||||||||||||
* Tables may not sum due to rounding. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Building | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Useful Life | 30 years |
Minimum | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 20.00% |
Historical Cost Method Ownership Percentage | 20.00% |
Minimum | Building equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Useful Life | 10 years |
Minimum | Furniture and fixtures and equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Useful Life | 2 years |
Maximum | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 100.00% |
Maximum | Building equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Useful Life | 15 years |
Maximum | Furniture and fixtures and equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Useful Life | 5 years |
Partnership | Minimum | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 5.00% |
Partnership | Maximum | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Historical Cost Method Ownership Percentage | 5.00% |
Other | Minimum | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life | 1 year |
Other | Maximum | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life | 10 years |
Acquisitions_Narrative_Details
Acquisitions Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
business | business | business | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Business combinations achieved in stages with non-controlling interest acquired in previous years | 2 | ||
Total consideration transferred | $575 | $70 | |
Goodwill acquired during the year | $525 | $0 |
Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_of
Earnings Per Share Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Net Income | $801 | $1,015 | $931 | $870 | $623 | $879 | $848 | $766 | $3,617 | $3,116 | $2,759 | |||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,153 | 1,157 | 1,165 | 1,185 | 1,201 | 1,205 | 1,214 | 1,226 | 1,165 | 1,211 | 1,253 | |||
Dilutive stock options and stock units | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,157 | 1,160 | 1,169 | 1,189 | 1,205 | 1,209 | 1,217 | 1,230 | 1,169 | [1] | 1,215 | [1] | 1,258 | [1] |
Basic | $0.70 | $0.88 | $0.80 | $0.73 | $0.52 | $0.73 | $0.70 | $0.62 | $3.11 | $2.57 | $2.20 | |||
Diluted | $0.69 | $0.87 | $0.80 | $0.73 | $0.52 | $0.73 | $0.70 | $0.62 | $3.10 | $2.56 | $2.19 | |||
[1] | For the years presented, the calculation of diluted EPS excluded a minimal amount of anti-dilutive share-based payment awards. |
Supplemental_Cash_Flows_NonCas
Supplemental Cash Flows (Non-Cash Investing and Financing Information) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | $2,036 | $1,215 | $1,046 | |||
Cash paid for interest | 24 | 2 | 0 | |||
Cash paid for legal settlements | 28 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 65 | [1] |
Dividends declared but not yet paid | 184 | 131 | 37 | |||
Assets recorded pursuant to capital lease | 8 | 7 | 11 | |||
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash acquired | 768 | 0 | 77 | |||
Fair value of liabilities assumed related to acquisitions | $141 | $0 | $2 | |||
[1] | Amounts primarily represent payments under settlement agreements related to the U.S. merchant litigations. Amounts paid into escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation are not included in this table. |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu2
Fair Value and Investment Securities Narrative Fair Value (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] | ||
Amounts held in escrow to fund litigation settlement | $540 | $723 |
Long-term debt, fair value | 1,500 | 0 |
Long-term debt, carrying value | $1,494 | $0 |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu3
Fair Value and Investment Securities Distribution of Financial Instruments, Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Amounts held in escrow to fund litigation settlement | $540 | $723 | ||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 1,199 | 2,707 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 13 | 0 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 1,186 | 2,696 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 11 | ||
Municipal securities | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 135 | 267 | ||
Municipal securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 0 | ||
Municipal securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 135 | 267 | ||
Municipal securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 0 | ||
U.S. government and agency securities | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 199 | [1] | 560 | [1] |
U.S. government and agency securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
U.S. government and agency securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 199 | [1] | 560 | [1] |
U.S. government and agency securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] |
Corporate securities | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 618 | 1,426 | ||
Corporate securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 0 | ||
Corporate securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 618 | 1,426 | ||
Corporate securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 0 | ||
Asset-backed securities | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 178 | 364 | ||
Asset-backed securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 0 | ||
Asset-backed securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 178 | 364 | ||
Asset-backed securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 0 | 0 | ||
Other | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 69 | 90 | [2] | |
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 13 | 0 | [2] | |
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | 56 | 79 | [2] | |
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis | $0 | $11 | [2] | |
[1] | Excludes amounts, recorded as restricted cash, held in escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation settlement of $540 million and $723 million at DecemberB 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which would be included in Levels 1 and 2 of the Valuation Hierarchy. See Note 10 (Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation) and Note 18 (Legal and Regulatory Proceedings) for further details. | |||
[2] | The amounts classified within Level 3 of the Valuation Hierarchy at DecemberB 31, 2013, included within other assets, represented auction rate securities (ARS), which were called at par during 2014. |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu4
Fair Value and Investment Securities Available-for-Sale Investment Securities, Unrealized Gains and Losses (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Investment Identifier [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | $1,172 | $2,707 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 1 | 2 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | -5 | -2 |
Fair Value | 1,168 | 2,707 |
Municipal securities | ||
Investment Identifier [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 135 | 267 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 135 | 267 |
U.S. government and agency securities | ||
Investment Identifier [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 199 | 560 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 199 | 560 |
Corporate securities | ||
Investment Identifier [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 619 | 1,425 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 0 | 2 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | -1 | -1 |
Fair Value | 618 | 1,426 |
Asset-backed securities | ||
Investment Identifier [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 178 | 364 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 178 | 364 |
Other | ||
Investment Identifier [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 41 | 91 |
Gross Unrealized Gain | 1 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized Loss | -4 | -1 |
Fair Value | $38 | $90 |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu5
Fair Value and Investment Securities Maturity Distribution Based on Contractual Terms of Investment Securities (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Available-For-Sale Amortized Cost | ||
Due within 1 year | $558 | |
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 571 | |
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 7 | |
Due after 10 years | 19 | |
No contractual maturity | 17 | [1] |
Total | 1,172 | |
Available-For-Sale Fair Value | ||
Due within 1 year | 558 | |
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 572 | |
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 6 | |
Due after 10 years | 19 | |
No contractual maturity | 13 | [1] |
Total | $1,168 | |
[1] | Equity securities have been included in the No contractual maturity category, as these securities do not have stated maturity dates. |
Fair_Value_and_Investment_Secu6
Fair Value and Investment Securities Investment Income (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | |||
Interest income | $26 | $33 | $36 |
Investment securities available-for-sale: Gross realized gains | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Investment securities available-for-sale: Gross realized losses | -1 | -2 | -1 |
Total investment income | $28 | $38 | $37 |
Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Ass2
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Schedule of Prepaid Expenses (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract] | ||
Customer and merchant incentives | $260 | $239 |
Prepaid income taxes | 237 | 36 |
Other | 244 | 196 |
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $741 | $471 |
Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Ass3
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Schedule of Other Assets (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract] | ||
Customer and merchant incentives | $556 | $531 |
Nonmarketable equity investments | 245 | 229 |
Prepaid income taxes | 407 | 0 |
Income taxes receivable | 89 | 78 |
Other | 88 | 64 |
Total other assets | $1,385 | $902 |
Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N
Property, Plant and Equipment Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Capital leases included in equipment | $29 | $30 | |
Accumulated amortization, capital leases | 17 | 21 | |
Depreciation expense including amortization for capital leases | $107 | $92 | $84 |
Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | $1,052 | $920 | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | -437 | -394 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 615 | 526 | 472 |
Building and land | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 510 | 451 | |
Equipment | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 398 | 344 | |
Furniture and fixtures | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 53 | 48 | |
Leasehold improvements | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | $91 | $77 |
Change_in_Carrying_Amount_of_G
Change in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $1,122 | $1,092 |
Goodwill acquired during the year | 525 | 0 |
Foreign currency translation | -106 | 30 |
Other | -19 | 0 |
Ending balance | $1,522 | $1,122 |
Other_Intangible_Assets_Schedu
Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | $1,199 | $1,005 |
Accumulated Amortization | -663 | -534 |
Net Carrying Amount | 536 | 471 |
Unamortized intangible assets: | ||
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) | 1,377 | 1,206 |
Accumulated Amortization | -663 | -534 |
Net Carrying Amount | 714 | 672 |
Capitalized software | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 839 | 699 |
Accumulated Amortization | -496 | -404 |
Net Carrying Amount | 343 | 295 |
Trademarks and tradenames | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 48 | 49 |
Accumulated Amortization | -38 | -38 |
Net Carrying Amount | 10 | 11 |
Customer relationships | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 292 | 237 |
Accumulated Amortization | -115 | -84 |
Net Carrying Amount | 177 | 153 |
Unamortized intangible assets: | ||
Customer relationships | 178 | 201 |
Other | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 20 | 20 |
Accumulated Amortization | -14 | -8 |
Net Carrying Amount | $6 | $12 |
Other_Intangible_Assets_Narrat
Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |||
Amortization and Impairment Expense on Intangible Assets | $214 | $166 | $149 |
Other_Intangible_Assets_Schedu1
Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | ||
2015 | $216 | |
2016 | 159 | |
2017 | 92 | |
2018 | 26 | |
2019 and thereafter | 43 | |
Net Carrying Amount | $536 | $471 |
Accrued_Expenses_and_Accrued_L2
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Customer and merchant incentives | $1,433 | $1,286 |
Personnel costs | 531 | 413 |
Advertising | 154 | 149 |
Income and other taxes | 105 | 95 |
Other | 216 | 158 |
Total accrued expenses | $2,439 | $2,101 |
Accrued_Expenses_and_Accrued_L3
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation Accrued Expenses (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Severance charge | $87 |
Accrued_Expenses_and_Accrued_L4
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation Litigation Expense (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Accrued litigation | $771 | $886 |
Short-term Reduction in Default Credit Interchange - Accrued Litigation [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Accrued litigation | $68 |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav2
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Contribution expense for all defined contribution plans | $57 | $51 | $41 |
Pension Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements | -2 | -2 | 0 |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 290 | 280 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets | 3.30% | 3.30% | 6.00% |
Qualified Plan | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements | -2 | -2 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets | 4.00% | 5.00% | |
Rate of compensation increase | 5.35% | ||
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.00% | 5.35% | 5.35% |
Non-Qualified | |||
Rate of compensation increase | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% |
Domestic fixed income | Qualified Plan | |||
Investment allocation range target, percentage | 80.00% | ||
Domestic large cap equity | Qualified Plan | |||
Investment allocation range target, percentage | 12.00% | ||
Domestic small cap equity | Qualified Plan | |||
Investment allocation range target, percentage | 4.00% | ||
Non-U. S. Equity | Qualified Plan | |||
Investment allocation range target, percentage | 4.00% | ||
International pension plans | |||
Estimated contributions in 2015 | 10 | ||
Maximum | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |||
Postretirement Plan, Effect of one percentage point increase on service and interest cost components | $1 |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav3
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Funded Status (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Defined Benefit Plans, Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $283 | $275 | |
Defined Benefit Plans, Funded Status [Abstract] | |||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 283 | 275 | |
Pension Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] | |||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | 281 | 268 | |
Service cost | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Interest cost | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Plan participants' contributions | 0 | 0 | |
Actuarial (gain) loss | -5 | 6 | |
Benefits paid | -18 | -13 | |
Transfers in | 10 | 0 | |
Benefit obligation at end of year | 291 | 281 | 268 |
Defined Benefit Plans, Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 275 | 267 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 10 | 11 | |
Employer contributions | 12 | 10 | |
Plan participants' contributions | 0 | 0 | |
Benefits paid | -18 | -13 | |
Transfers in | 4 | 0 | |
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 283 | 275 | 267 |
Defined Benefit Plans, Funded Status [Abstract] | |||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 283 | 275 | 267 |
Benefit obligation at end of year | 291 | 281 | 268 |
Funded status at end of year | -8 | -6 | |
Prepaid expenses, long-term | 3 | 0 | |
Accrued expenses | 0 | -2 | |
Other liabilities, long-term | -11 | -4 | |
Total | -8 | -6 | |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | 42 | 52 | |
Discount rate | 3.40% | 4.45% | |
Pension Plans | Non-Qualified | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Funded Status [Abstract] | |||
Rate of compensation increase | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
Pension Plans | Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Funded Status [Abstract] | |||
Rate of compensation increase | 2.90% | 2.80% | |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] | |||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | 80 | 93 | |
Service cost | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Interest cost | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Plan participants' contributions | 1 | 1 | |
Actuarial (gain) loss | 7 | -16 | |
Benefits paid | -5 | -4 | |
Transfers in | 4 | 0 | |
Benefit obligation at end of year | 94 | 80 | 93 |
Defined Benefit Plans, Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 0 | 0 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 0 | 0 | |
Employer contributions | 4 | 3 | |
Plan participants' contributions | 1 | 1 | |
Benefits paid | -5 | -4 | |
Transfers in | 0 | 0 | |
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defined Benefit Plans, Funded Status [Abstract] | |||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Benefit obligation at end of year | 94 | 80 | 93 |
Funded status at end of year | -94 | -80 | |
Prepaid expenses, long-term | 0 | 0 | |
Accrued expenses | -4 | -4 | |
Other liabilities, long-term | -90 | -76 | |
Total | -94 | -80 | |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | ($1) | ($8) | |
Discount rate | 4.00% | 4.75% | |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.00% | 3.00% |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav4
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Pension Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) (Pension Plans, USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Pension Plans | ||
Projected benefit obligation | $33 | $281 |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 33 | 280 |
Fair value of plan assets | $22 | $275 |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav5
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Net Periodic Pension Cost for Pension Plans (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Pension Plans | |||
Service cost | $11 | $10 | $11 |
Interest cost | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Expected return on plan assets | -11 | -13 | -14 |
Settlement loss | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Amortization of actuarial loss | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Amortization of prior service credit | 0 | 0 | -2 |
Net periodic pension cost | 18 | 12 | 9 |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |||
Service cost | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Interest cost | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Expected return on plan assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Settlement loss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of actuarial loss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of prior service credit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net periodic pension cost | $7 | $6 | $5 |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav6
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Change in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | ($4) | ($13) | $8 |
Pension Plans | |||
Settlement loss | -2 | -2 | 0 |
Current year actuarial (gain) loss | -4 | 7 | 4 |
Amortization of actuarial loss | -4 | -3 | -4 |
Amortization of prior service credit | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | -10 | 2 | 2 |
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) | 8 | 14 | 11 |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |||
Settlement loss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Current year actuarial (gain) loss | 6 | -15 | 6 |
Amortization of actuarial loss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of prior service credit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | 6 | -15 | 6 |
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) | $13 | ($9) | $11 |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav7
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Amounts to be Amortized from AOCI into Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Pension Plans | |
Actuarial loss | $2,000,000 |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |
Actuarial loss | $0 |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav8
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used in Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Pension Plans | |||
Discount rate | 3.80% | 3.30% | 4.25% |
Expected return on plan assets | 3.30% | 3.30% | 6.00% |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |||
Discount rate | 4.75% | 3.75% | 4.25% |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.00% | 5.35% | 5.35% |
Qualified Plan | |||
Expected return on plan assets | 4.00% | 5.00% | |
Rate of compensation increase | 5.35% | ||
Non-Qualified | |||
Rate of compensation increase | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% |
Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit | Pension Plans | |||
Rate of compensation increase | 2.85% | 2.25% |
Pension_Postretirement_and_Sav9
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Valuation Hierarchy of Qualified Plans Assets at Fair Value (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |||
Total assets at fair value | $283 | $275 | |
Money market / certificates of deposits | |||
Total assets at fair value | 99 | 115 | |
Domestic small cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 11 | 10 | |
International equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 9 | 9 | |
Domestic large cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 35 | 31 | |
Domestic fixed income | |||
Total assets at fair value | 107 | 101 | |
Insurance contracts | |||
Total assets at fair value | 22 | 9 | |
Pension Plans | |||
Total assets at fair value | 283 | 275 | 267 |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | |||
Total assets at fair value | 119 | 134 | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Money market / certificates of deposits | |||
Total assets at fair value | 99 | 115 | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Domestic small cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 11 | 10 | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | International equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 9 | 9 | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Domestic large cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Domestic fixed income | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Insurance contracts | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | |||
Total assets at fair value | 164 | 141 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market / certificates of deposits | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Domestic small cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | International equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Domestic large cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 35 | 31 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Domestic fixed income | |||
Total assets at fair value | 107 | 101 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Insurance contracts | |||
Total assets at fair value | 22 | 9 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Money market / certificates of deposits | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Domestic small cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | International equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Domestic large cap equity | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Domestic fixed income | |||
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Insurance contracts | |||
Total assets at fair value | $0 | $0 |
Recovered_Sheet1
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Pension Plans | |
2015 | $27 |
2016 | 21 |
2017 | 20 |
2018 | 27 |
2019 | 19 |
2020 - 2024 | 80 |
Benefits Payments | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |
2015 | 4 |
2016 | 4 |
2017 | 4 |
2018 | 4 |
2019 | 4 |
2020 - 2024 | 24 |
Expected Subsidy Receipts | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |
2015 | 0 |
2016 | 0 |
2017 | 0 |
2018 | 0 |
2019 | 0 |
2020 - 2024 | 1 |
Net Benefit Payments | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | |
2015 | 4 |
2016 | 4 |
2017 | 4 |
2018 | 4 |
2019 | 4 |
2020 - 2024 | $23 |
Recovered_Sheet2
Pension, Postretirement and Savings Plans Health Trend (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit, USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | ||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | ||
Postretirement Plan, Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 7.00% | 7.50% |
Postretirement Plan, Rate to which the cost trend rate is expected to decline (the ultimate trend rate) | 5.00% | 5.00% |
Postretirement Plan, Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate | 2019 | 2019 |
Postretirement Plan, Effect of one percentage point increase on postretirement obligation | $8 | |
Postretirement Plan, Effect of one percentage point decrease on postretirement obligation | ($7) |
Debt_Details
Debt (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Nov. 16, 2017 | |
basispoint | |||
Aggregate principal amount | $1,500,000,000 | $0 | |
Facility fee, basis points | 8 | ||
Basis points in excess of LIBOR | 79.5 | ||
Other current liabilities | 501,000,000 | 363,000,000 | |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 1,484,000,000 | ||
Unamortized discount | 6,000,000 | 0 | |
Long-term debt | 1,494,000,000 | 0 | |
Revolving Credit Facility | |||
Revolving credit facility | 3,000,000,000 | ||
Outside the United States | |||
Other current liabilities | 41,000,000 | 35,000,000 | |
2019 Notes | |||
Long-term debt principal amount | 500,000,000 | 0 | |
Interest rate | 2.00% | ||
Effective interest rate | 2.08% | ||
2024 Notes | |||
Long-term debt principal amount | 1,000,000,000 | 0 | |
Interest rate | 3.38% | ||
Effective interest rate | 3.43% | ||
Scenario, Forecast | Revolving Credit Facility | |||
Revolving credit facility | $2,950,000,000 |
Stockholders_Equity_Narrative_
Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 5 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | ||||||
31-May-06 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 28, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Apr. 29, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2013 | |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 0 | 0 | |||||||
The MasterCard Foundation | |||||||||
Deferral Of Required Annual Qualified Charitable Disbursements | 10 years | ||||||||
Additional Period Of Deferral Of Required Annual Qualified Charitable Disbursements | 15 years | ||||||||
Required Disbursement by charitable entity | 3.50% | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | |||||||||
Common Stock, Authorized Shares | 3,000,000,000 | 3,000,000,000 | |||||||
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | |||||||
Authorized plan to repurchase stock, maximum repurchase amount | 12,750,000,000 | $1,000,000,000 | |||||||
Incremental common stock authorized to repurchase | 1,000,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | The MasterCard Foundation | |||||||||
Equity Sale Restriction Period | 20 years 11 months | ||||||||
Issuance and donation of shares | 135,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | 2011 repurchase plan | |||||||||
Authorized plan to repurchase stock, maximum repurchase amount | 2,000,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | 2012 repurchase plan | |||||||||
Authorized plan to repurchase stock, maximum repurchase amount | 1,500,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | February 2013 Share Repurchase Plan | |||||||||
Authorized plan to repurchase stock, maximum repurchase amount | 2,000,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | December 2013 Share Repurchase Plan | |||||||||
Authorized plan to repurchase stock, maximum repurchase amount | 3,500,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | December 2014 Share Repurchase Plan | |||||||||
Authorized plan to repurchase stock, maximum repurchase amount | 3,750,000,000 | ||||||||
Class B Common Stock | |||||||||
Common Stock, Authorized Shares | 1,200,000,000 | 1,200,000,000 | |||||||
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Stockholders_Equity_Schedule_o
Stockholders' Equity (Schedule of Classes of Capital Stock) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Public Investors (Class A Stockholders) | ||
Equity Ownership | 86.60% | 86.10% |
General Voting Power | 89.40% | 89.50% |
Principal or Affiliate Members (Class B Stockholders) | ||
Equity Ownership | 3.20% | 3.80% |
General Voting Power | 0.00% | 0.00% |
The MasterCard Foundation (Class A Stockholders) | ||
Equity Ownership | 10.20% | 10.10% |
General Voting Power | 10.60% | 10.50% |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Common Stock, Authorized Shares | 3,000,000,000 | 3,000,000,000 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Common Stock, Authorized Shares | 1,200,000,000 | 1,200,000,000 |
Preferred Stock | ||
Preferred Stock, Par Value Per Share | 0.0001 | |
Preferred Stock, Authorized Shares | 0 |
Stockholders_Equity_Schedule_o1
Stockholders' Equity (Schedule of Share Repurchase Authorizations) (Details) (Class A Common Stock, USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 48 Months Ended | 31 Months Ended | 23 Months Ended | 13 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | ||||||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Apr. 29, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2013 |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Board Authorization | $12,750 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $1,000 | |||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased | 3,386 | 2,443 | 1,748 | |||||||||
Remaining authorization | 4,025 | 3,661 | 604 | 4,025 | 4,025 | 4,025 | 4,025 | 4,025 | ||||
Shares repurchased | 44.5 | 40.9 | 40.6 | 170.2 | ||||||||
Average price paid per share | $76.14 | $59.78 | $43.07 | $51.25 | ||||||||
2011 repurchase plan | ||||||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Board Authorization | 2,000 | |||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased | 0 | 0 | 852 | |||||||||
Remaining authorization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Shares repurchased | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 65.4 | ||||||||
Average price paid per share | $0 | $0 | $40.35 | $30.56 | ||||||||
2012 repurchase plan | ||||||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Board Authorization | 1,500 | |||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased | 0 | 604 | 896 | |||||||||
Remaining authorization | 0 | 0 | 604 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Shares repurchased | 0 | 11.7 | 19.5 | 31.1 | ||||||||
Average price paid per share | $0 | $51.72 | $46.02 | $48.16 | ||||||||
February 2013 Share Repurchase Plan | ||||||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Board Authorization | 2,000 | |||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased | 161 | 1,839 | 0 | |||||||||
Remaining authorization | 0 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Shares repurchased | 1.9 | 29.2 | 0 | 31.1 | ||||||||
Average price paid per share | $83.22 | $63.01 | $0 | $64.26 | ||||||||
December 2013 Share Repurchase Plan | ||||||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Board Authorization | 3,500 | |||||||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased | 3,225 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Remaining authorization | 275 | 3,500 | 0 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | ||||
Shares repurchased | 42.6 | 0 | 0 | 42.6 | ||||||||
Average price paid per share | $75.81 | $0 | $0 | $75.81 | ||||||||
December 2014 Share Repurchase Plan | ||||||||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Board Authorization | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | ||||||
Dollar-value of shares repurchased | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Remaining authorization | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 | ||||
Shares repurchased | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Average price paid per share | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
Deferred costs related to the Company's defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement plans reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to general and administrative expenses | $7 | $6 | |||
Net gains on available-for-sale investment securities reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment income | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | -230 | 206 | 93 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax | -26 | -29 | -37 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Investment Securities Available-for-Sale Securities, Net of Tax | -4 | 1 | 5 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | -260 | 178 | 61 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | -436 | [1] | 113 | [1] | 63 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax | 3 | [1] | 8 | [1] | -5 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Investment Securities Available-for-Sale, Net of Tax | -5 | [1] | -4 | [1] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ($438) | [1] | $117 | [1] | $63 |
[1] | During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7 million and $6 million, respectively, of deferred costs related to the Companybs defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to general and administrative expense. In addition, $1 million and $5 million of net gains on available-for-sale investment securities were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax amounts related to these items are insignificant. |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B2
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Performance stock units | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $78 | $56 | $83 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $76 | ||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 3 years | ||
Long-Term Incentive Plan | Class A Common Stock | |||
Shares reserve for future issuance | 116 | ||
Stock Option | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period | 10 years | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | 4 | ||
Unrecognized compensation cost | $26 | ||
Period over which unrecognized cost will be recognized, in years | 2 years 4 months 20 days | ||
Performance-Based Restricted Stock | |||
Unrecognized compensation cost | 8 | ||
Period over which unrecognized cost will be recognized, in years | 1 year 7 months 6 days | ||
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $76 | $52 | $42 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $92 | ||
Period over which unrecognized cost will be recognized, in years | 1 year 9 months 18 days | ||
Performance-Based Restricted Stock | |||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 3 years | ||
2012 Issuance | Performance stock units | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $83 | ||
Vesting period for retirement or disability | Performance stock units | |||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 6 months | ||
Minimum vesting from date of retirement eligibility | Performance stock units | |||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 6 months |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B3
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits (Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used in the Valuation of Awards) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
Risk-free rate of return | 1.50% | 0.80% | 1.20% |
Expected term (in years) | 5 years | 5 years | 6 years 3 months |
Expected volatility | 19.10% | 27.10% | 35.20% |
Expected dividend yield | 0.60% | 0.50% | 0.30% |
Weighted-average fair value per option granted | $14.29 | $12.33 | $14.85 |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B4
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Options outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 6,960 |
Options granted | 1,685 |
Options exercised | -1,127 |
Options forfeited/expired | -43 |
Options outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 7,475 |
Options exercisable at December 31, 2014 | 3,435 |
Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 7,354 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options outstanding at January 1, 2014 | $33 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options granted | $78 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options exercised | $25 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options forfeited/expired | $56 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $44 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options exercisable at December 31, 2014 | $26 |
Weighted-average exercise price, options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | $43 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, options outstanding at December 31, 2014, in years | 6 years 11 months |
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, options exercisable at December 31, 2014, in years | 5 years 5 months |
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014, in years | 6 years 10 months 27 days |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $318 |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options exercisable at December 31, 2014 | 205 |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | $315 |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B5
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits (Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 5,330 |
Granted | 1,353 |
Converted | -2,240 |
Forfeited/expired | -211 |
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 4,232 |
Units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 4,077 |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, units outstanding at January 1, 2014 | $38 |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted | $76 |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, converted | $25 |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited/expired | $52 |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, units outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $56 |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | $55 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years), outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 1 year 2 months |
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years), units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 1 year 2 months |
Aggregate intrinsic value, units outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $364 |
Aggregate intrinsic value, units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | $351 |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B6
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits (Summary of Performance Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
Performance stock units | |||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | 787 | ||||
Granted | 133 | ||||
Converted | -358 | ||||
Forfeited/expired | 0 | ||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 581 | 787 | |||
Units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 568 | ||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, units outstanding at January 1, 2014 | $37 | [1] | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted | $78 | $56 | $83 | ||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, converted | $82 | ||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited/expired | $0 | ||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, units outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $74 | $37 | [1] | ||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | $74 | ||||
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years), outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 0 years 10 months 24 days | ||||
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years), units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | 0 years 10 months 24 days | ||||
Aggregate intrinsic value, units outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $50 | ||||
Aggregate intrinsic value, units vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 | $49 | ||||
Additional grants for performance | |||||
Granted | 19 | ||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted | $86 | ||||
[1] | For PSUs issued in 2012, the grant date was not established as of January 1, 2014 and thus issue-date fair value was used. |
ShareBased_Payment_and_Other_B7
Share-Based Payment and Other Benefits Schedule of Additional Share-Based Payment Information (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share-based compensation expense: Options, RSUs and PSUs | $111 | $121 | $88 |
Income tax benefit recognized for equity awards | 37 | 42 | 30 |
Income tax benefit related to options exercised | 20 | 16 | 27 |
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised | 60 | 48 | 77 |
General and administrative expense | 3,184 | 2,649 | 2,429 |
Performance stock units | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $78 | $56 | $83 |
Total intrinsic value of units converted into shares of Class A common stock | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Director Plan | Common Class A | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total intrinsic value of units converted into shares of Class A common stock | 3 | 2 | 2 |
General and administrative expense | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $76 | $52 | $42 |
Total intrinsic value of units converted into shares of Class A common stock | $173 | $78 | $91 |
Commitments_Narrative_Details
Commitments Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Net present value of minimum lease payments | $11 | ||
Future minimum payments operating leases, sponsorship, licensing and other agreements, accrued | 62 | ||
Rental expense for leased office space | 48 | 38 | 36 |
Lease expense for automobiles, computer equipment and office equipment | $17 | $14 | $11 |
Commitments_Future_Minimum_Pay
Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Under Non-Cancelable Agreements (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Total | |
2015 | $360 |
2016 | 157 |
2017 | 74 |
2018 | 39 |
2019 | 32 |
Thereafter | 59 |
Total | 721 |
Capital Leases | |
2015 | 4 |
2016 | 4 |
2017 | 2 |
2018 | 0 |
2019 | 0 |
Thereafter | 0 |
Total | 10 |
Operating Leases | |
2015 | 30 |
2016 | 29 |
2017 | 24 |
2018 | 19 |
2019 | 16 |
Thereafter | 53 |
Total | 171 |
Sponsorship, Licensing & Other | |
2015 | 326 |
2016 | 124 |
2017 | 48 |
2018 | 20 |
2019 | 16 |
Thereafter | 6 |
Total | $540 |
Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details
Income Taxes Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jan. 01, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Undistributed foreign earnings, indefinitely reinvested | $3,300,000,000 | |||
Federal statutory tax | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | |
Effective income tax rate | 28.80% | 30.80% | 29.90% | |
Amortization Period for Deferred Charge | 25 years | |||
Prepaid taxes on intercompany profit transfer | 18,000,000 | |||
Non-current prepaid taxes on intercompany profit transfer | 407,000,000 | 0 | ||
Effective income Tax Rate On Taxable Income In Excess Of Base Amount Period In Effect | 10 years | |||
Earning Per Share Diluted Impact Of Incentive Grant Received Reducing Income Tax Liability | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.05 | |
Impact Of Incentive Grant Received Reducing Income Tax Liability Value | 38,000,000 | 76,000,000 | 64,000,000 | |
Current deferred tax liabilities in other | 7,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits that would effect the effective tax rate | 364,000,000 | |||
Net tax-related interest expense (income) | -4,000,000 | -4,000,000 | -1,000,000 | |
Net tax-related interest payable | $15,000,000 | $17,000,000 |
Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc
Income Taxes Components of Income Tax Provision (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Current | |||
Federal | $977 | $1,010 | $524 |
State and local | 47 | 33 | 24 |
Foreign | 528 | 456 | 390 |
Current | 1,552 | 1,499 | 938 |
Deferred | |||
Federal | -81 | -100 | 248 |
State and local | -3 | -4 | 7 |
Foreign | -6 | -11 | -19 |
Deferred | -90 | -115 | 236 |
Income tax expense | $1,462 | $1,384 | $1,174 |
Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Domes
Income Taxes Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
United States | $3,378 | $2,741 | $2,508 |
Foreign | 1,701 | 1,759 | 1,425 |
Income before income taxes | $5,079 | $4,500 | $3,933 |
Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Effec
Income Taxes Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Amount | |||
Income before income taxes | $5,079 | $4,500 | $3,933 |
Federal statutory tax | 1,778 | 1,575 | 1,376 |
State tax effect, net of federal benefit | 29 | 19 | 23 |
Foreign tax effect | -108 | -208 | -175 |
Foreign repatriation | -177 | -14 | -27 |
Other, net | -60 | 12 | -23 |
Income tax expense | $1,462 | $1,384 | $1,174 |
Percent | |||
Federal statutory tax | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
State tax effect, net of federal benefit | 0.60% | 0.40% | 0.60% |
Foreign tax effect | -2.10% | -4.60% | -4.40% |
Foreign repatriation | -3.50% | -0.30% | -0.70% |
Other, net | -1.20% | 0.30% | -0.60% |
Income tax expense | 28.80% | 30.80% | 29.90% |
Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Defer
Income Taxes Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | ||||
Accrued liabilities | $177 | $124 | ||
Compensation and benefits | 262 | 201 | ||
State taxes and other credits | 65 | 99 | ||
Net operating losses | 56 | 39 | ||
Other items | 38 | 46 | ||
Less: Valuation allowance | -41 | -28 | ||
Total Deferred Tax Assets | 557 | 481 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other accruals | 58 | 50 | ||
Intangible assets | 92 | 97 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 115 | 116 | ||
Other items | 18 | 37 | ||
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities | 283 | 300 | ||
Net Deferred Tax Assets | 274 | [1] | 181 | [1] |
Current deferred tax liabilities in other | $7 | $5 | ||
[1] | $7 million and $5 million of current deferred tax liabilities have been included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of
Income Taxes Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Beginning balance | $320 | $257 | $214 |
Current year tax positions | 61 | 80 | 58 |
Prior year tax positions | 19 | 12 | 15 |
Prior year tax positions | -6 | -8 | -21 |
Settlements with tax authorities | 0 | -2 | -2 |
Expired statute of limitations | -30 | -19 | -7 |
Ending balance | $364 | $320 | $257 |
Legal_and_Regulatory_Proceedin1
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2010 | Mar. 31, 2009 | ||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Provision for litigation settlement | $0 | $95,000,000 | $20,000,000 | ||||||||||
Accrued litigation | 771,000,000 | 886,000,000 | 886,000,000 | ||||||||||
Payments for Legal Settlements | 28,000,000 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 65,000,000 | [1] | |||||||
Restricted cash for litigation settlement | 540,000,000 | 723,000,000 | 723,000,000 | ||||||||||
Event Involving Visa Parties, Member Banks and MasterCard | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Percent of settlement MasterCard would pay | 12.00% | ||||||||||||
Event Involving Member Banks and MasterCard | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Percent of settlement MasterCard would pay | 36.00% | ||||||||||||
U.S. Merchant Lawsuit Settlement | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Provision for litigation settlement | 20,000,000 | 770,000,000 | |||||||||||
Payments for Legal Settlements | 790,000,000 | ||||||||||||
U.S. merchant litigation - class litigation | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Payments for Legal Settlements | 726,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Amount Received From Qualified Cash Settlement Fund | 164,000,000 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Merchant Litigation - Opt Out Merchants [Member] | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Provision for litigation settlement | 95,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Canadian Competition Bureau | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | 5,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||
State Unfair Competition | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Payments for Legal Settlements | 6,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Undertakings to European Commission | Debit Card Transactions | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Weighted Average Interchange Fee Transaction Basis Point | 0.20% | ||||||||||||
Undertakings to European Commission | Credit Card Transactions | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Weighted Average Interchange Fee Transaction Basis Point | 0.30% | ||||||||||||
Minimum | U.S. merchant litigation - class litigation | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Legal proceeding complaints from merchants that have opted out of settlement | 30 | ||||||||||||
Approximate percentage of merchants that opted out of settlement | 25.00% | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom Cross-border Interchange and Domestic Interchange [Member] | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs | 13 | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom Cross-border Interchange and Domestic Interchange [Member] | Minimum | |||||||||||||
Legal And Regulatory | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $2,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs | 20 | ||||||||||||
[1] | Amounts primarily represent payments under settlement agreements related to the U.S. merchant litigations. Amounts paid into escrow related to the U.S. merchant class litigation are not included in this table. |
Settlement_and_Other_Risk_Mana2
Settlement and Other Risk Management Narrative (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Settlement and Other Risk Management [Abstract] | ||
Travelers cheques outstanding, notional value | $465 | $503 |
Travelers cheques covered by collateral arrangements | $370 | $403 |
Settlement_and_Other_Risk_Mana3
Settlement and Other Risk Management Estimated Settlement Exposure and Portion of Uncollateralized Settlement Exposure for MasterCard-Branded Transactions (Details) (Guarantee Obligations, USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Guarantee Obligations | ||
Settlement exposures | ||
Gross settlement exposure | $41,729 | $40,657 |
Collateral held for settlement exposure | -3,415 | -3,167 |
Net uncollateralized settlement exposure | $38,314 | $37,490 |
Foreign_Exchange_Risk_Manageme2
Foreign Exchange Risk Management Classification of Outstanding Forward Contracts (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Accounts Receivable | ||||
Foreign Exchange Risk Management | ||||
Forward contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency - Balance sheet location - Accounts receivable | $35 | [1] | $13 | [1] |
Other Current Liabilities | ||||
Foreign Exchange Risk Management | ||||
Forward contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency - Balance sheet location - Other current liabilities | -4 | [1] | -13 | [1] |
Commitments to purchase foreign currency | Foreign Exchange Forward | ||||
Foreign Exchange Risk Management | ||||
Commitments to purchase/sell foreign currency, Notional | 47 | 23 | ||
Commitments to purchase/sell foreign currency, Estimated Fair Value | 4 | -1 | ||
Commitments to sell foreign currency | Foreign Exchange Forward | ||||
Foreign Exchange Risk Management | ||||
Commitments to purchase/sell foreign currency, Notional | 614 | 1,722 | ||
Commitments to purchase/sell foreign currency, Estimated Fair Value | $27 | $1 | ||
[1] | The fair values of derivative contracts are presented on a gross basis on the balance sheet and are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, which contain various netting and setoff provisions. |
Foreign_Exchange_Risk_Manageme3
Foreign Exchange Risk Management (Details) (Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts, USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | |||
Total | ($78) | $52 | $16 |
General and Administrative | |||
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | |||
Foreign currency derivative contracts | -78 | 48 | 22 |
Net revenue | |||
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | |||
Foreign currency derivative contracts | $0 | $4 | ($6) |
Foreign_Exchange_Risk_Manageme4
Foreign Exchange Risk Management Foreign Exchange Risk Management (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |
Terms of the foreign currency forward contracts | 18 months |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |
Approximate effect of 10% adverse change in foreign currency rates on fair value loss | 74 |
Segment_Reporting_Details
Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |||
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, by Geographical Segment | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $615 | $526 | $472 |
United States | |||
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, by Geographical Segment | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 450 | 410 | 394 |
Outside the United States | |||
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, by Geographical Segment | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $165 | $116 | $78 |
Segment_Reporting_Segment_Repo
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||
Percentage of revenue generated in the U.S. | 39.00% | 39.00% | 39.00% |
Number of countries generating greater than 10% of total revenue, other than the U.S. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of customers that generated greater than 10% of net revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SUMMARY_OF_QUARTERLY_DATA_Unau2
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||
Net revenue | $2,416 | $2,503 | $2,377 | $2,177 | $2,126 | $2,218 | $2,096 | $1,906 | $9,473 | $8,346 | $7,391 | |||
Operating income | 1,018 | 1,420 | 1,383 | 1,285 | 920 | 1,248 | 1,228 | 1,107 | 5,106 | 4,503 | 3,937 | |||
Net income | $801 | $1,015 | $931 | $870 | $623 | $879 | $848 | $766 | $3,617 | $3,116 | $2,759 | |||
Basic Earnings per Share | $0.70 | $0.88 | $0.80 | $0.73 | $0.52 | $0.73 | $0.70 | $0.62 | $3.11 | $2.57 | $2.20 | |||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,153 | 1,157 | 1,165 | 1,185 | 1,201 | 1,205 | 1,214 | 1,226 | 1,165 | 1,211 | 1,253 | |||
Diluted earnings per share | $0.69 | $0.87 | $0.80 | $0.73 | $0.52 | $0.73 | $0.70 | $0.62 | $3.10 | $2.56 | $2.19 | |||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 1,157 | 1,160 | 1,169 | 1,189 | 1,205 | 1,209 | 1,217 | 1,230 | 1,169 | [1] | 1,215 | [1] | 1,258 | [1] |
[1] | For the years presented, the calculation of diluted EPS excluded a minimal amount of anti-dilutive share-based payment awards. |