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MasterCard (MA) Approves $2B Buyback Plan

February 5, 2013 8:03 AM EST

MasterCard (NYSE: MA) pproved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to $2 billion of its Class A common stock.

The new share repurchase program will become effective at the completion of the companys previously announced $1.5 billion share repurchase... More

MasterCard (MA) Raises Quarterly Dividend 100% to $0.60; 0.5% Yield

February 5, 2013 8:02 AM EST

MasterCard (NYSE: MA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, or $2.4 annualized. This is a 100% increase from the prior dividend of $0.30.

The dividend will be payable on May 9, 2013, to stockholders of record on April 9, 2013, with an ex-dividend date of April 5, 2013.
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