UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2016 | ||||
MasterCard Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||||
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-32877 (Commission File Number) | 13-4172551 (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
2000 Purchase Street Purchase, New York (Address of principal executive offices) | 10577 (Zip Code) | |||
(914) 249-2000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | ||||
NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | ||||
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 21, 2016, MasterCard Incorporated (“MasterCard”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 92.4 percent of VocaLink Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. MasterCard will host a conference call to discuss the transaction. A copy of the press release announcing the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. All information in the press release is furnished but not filed.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description |
99.1 | Press Release issued by MasterCard, dated July 21, 2016 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MasterCard Incorporated | |
Date: July 21, 2016 | By /s/ Janet McGinness Janet McGinness Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description |
99.1 | Press Release issued by MasterCard Incorporated, dated July 21, 2016 |