MasterCard (NYSE:MA) (3.9%) (MA – $141.20 – NYSE) is a technology company in the global payments industry that operates the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient.
From GAMCO Growth Fund third quarter 2017 commentary.