Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On April 2, 2018, the Board of Directors of Mastercard Incorporated (the “Company”) elected Choon Phong Goh to the Board of Directors. Mr. Goh is the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines Ltd. Mr. Goh has also been appointed to the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Goh’s election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Mr. Goh will receive benefits consistent with that received by non-employee directors, including director compensation, as described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and proxy statement. As such, Mr. Goh will receive a pro rated award of Mastercard deferred stock units under the Company’s 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan to reflect his three months of service prior to the Annual Meeting, after which, if elected by stockholders, Mr. Goh will receive a full term’s award.

Item 5.02Financial Statements and Exhibits

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About Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)

MasterCard Incorporated is a technology company that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses across the world. The Company operates through payment solutions segment. The Company allows user to make payments by a range of payment solutions and services using various brands, which include MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus. Its offerings include loyalty and reward programs, information services and consulting. It provides a range of products and solutions that support payment products that customers can offer to their cardholders. The Company’s services facilitate transactions on the MasterCard Network among cardholders, merchants, financial institutions and governments. The Company’s programs include consumer credit, commercial, and debit and prepaid. The Company’s offerings and platforms include premium, travel, purchasing and fleet cards and programs.