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CLAIM #38734 · Mastercard Inc (MA) · 2024Q4 earnings call · Jan 30, 2025 · due Mar 31, 2025

On other income and expenses, in Q1, we expect an expense of approximately $120 million, given the prevailing interest rates and debt levels.

Sachin Mehra · CFO

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erage over the medium term consistent with how we run our overall business. Now turning to the first quarter of 2025. Year-over-year net revenue growth is expected to be at the low teens range on a currency-neutral basis, excluding acquisitions. Acquisitions are forecasted to have a 1 to 1.5 ppt impact to this growth rate, while we expect a headwind of approximately 3 ppt from foreign exchange for the quarter. From an operating expense standpoint, we expect Q1 growth to be in the low double digits range versus a year ago, again, on a currency-neutral basis, excluding acquisitions and special items. Acquisitions are forecasted to have a 4 to 5 ppt impact to this OpEx growth while we expect a tailwind of approximately 2 ppt from foreign exchange for the quarter. Other items to keep in mind. On other income and expenses, in Q1, we expect an expense of approximately $120 million, given the prevailing interest rates and debt levels. This excludes gains and losses on our equity investments, which are excluded from our non-GAAP metrics. Finally, we expect a non-GAAP tax rate in the range of 20% to 21% for the full year and approximately 20% for Q1 based on the current geographic mix of our business. A lower forecasted tax rate for Q1 as compared to the balance of the year is consistent with prior years due to expected discrete tax benefits related to share-based payments in the first quarter. And with that, I will turn the call back over to Devin. Devin Corr: Thank you, Sachin. Thank you, Michael. Julianne, you may now open the line for questions. Operator: [Operator Instructions] Our first question comes from Andrew Schmidt from Citi. Please go ahead. Your line is open. Andrew Schmidt: Hi, Michael, hey Sachin, thank y

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SEC filings for MA · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2024Q4 earnings call.