Mastercard (MA) seeks to sell real-time payments unit, FT reports; sale could attract PE interest; Unit generates about USD 370mln annual revenue, USD 100mln EBITDA

Mastercard's decision to sell its real-time payments unit indicates a strategic shift, potentially unlocking value amid growing interest from private equity. Given that the unit generates substantial revenue and EBITDA, this move could attract significant attention and reflect broader trends in the payments sector, impacting market dynamics and possibly influencing valuations in related services.