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Grindr Inc. (GRND) reported that it has resolved a UK group action in the High Court of England and Wales related to historical data practices before 2020, when the company was owned and controlled by Kunlun. The settlement, which includes no findings or admission of liability, addresses claims brought on behalf of UK users alleging violations of UK privacy laws during that pre-2020 period.
As part of the resolution, Grindr agreed to pay £13.0 million by December 31, 2026 and another £13.0 million by March 31, 2027, stated as approximately $17.6 million for each installment using the September 3, 2026 exchange rate. Grindr states that it disputes the allegations but acknowledges the concerns of some UK users and notes that since 2020 it has overhauled its privacy program with a focus on its community, transparency, user control, and responsible data practices.
Grindr Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $138 million, up 33% year-over-year. Net income was $18 million, a 13% net income margin, and Adjusted EBITDA was $58 million with a 42% margin, reflecting strong profitability alongside rapid growth.
The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook to approximately $540 million in revenue and $232 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Management highlights AI-driven engineering productivity, a major Madonna partnership, and continued product enhancements as key drivers, while also deploying $210 million toward share repurchases with $300 million remaining authorized.
Grindr Inc. updated the compensation package for its Chief Financial Officer, John North. The Compensation Committee raised his annual base salary from $175,000 to $275,000 effective October 1, 2026 and confirmed an annual target bonus equal to 100% of base salary.
The company also modified a market-condition performance-vesting RSU arrangement tied to market capitalization, stock price, or trailing twelve-month EBITDA, adjusting the dollar value at each performance tier while keeping the overall potential value unchanged. In a Change in Control, Mr. North may receive fully vested RSUs equal to $1.6 million, $7 million, or $10.5 million divided by the per-share consideration if specified CIC Price and timing thresholds through December 31, 2030 are met.
Grindr Inc. reports that stockholders approved an amended and restated 2022 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2026 annual meeting. The plan increases the number of common shares that may be issued under it by 11,600,000 shares.
The updated plan also requires stockholder approval for any repricing of outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights, or for canceling underwater awards in exchange for cash or other stock awards. In addition, dividends or dividend equivalents on unvested awards will now accrue and only be paid if, and when, the underlying awards vest.
Grindr Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. As of the April 9, 2026 record date, 177,218,700 shares of common stock were outstanding and entitled to vote. A quorum was present.
Stockholders elected eight directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 124 million votes for, in most cases. They also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan and gave advisory approval to compensation for named executive officers. In the advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes, stockholders favored annual votes, and the Board chose to hold these votes every year through at least the 2032 annual meeting.
Grindr Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook. Revenue for Q1 2026 rose 38% year-over-year to about $130 million, driven by app-based revenue of $107 million and advertising revenue of $23 million. Net income was $27 million, giving a 21% net margin, while Adjusted EBITDA reached $58 million, a 45% margin.
Average Paying Users grew 19% and ARPPU rose 12% to $25.63, reflecting higher pricing and subscriber growth. Management now expects at least $535 million in 2026 revenue and at least $227 million in Adjusted EBITDA, and has been actively repurchasing shares under a $400 million expanded authorization.
Grindr Inc. reported strong 2025 results and updated its capital plans. Revenue for 2025 reached $439.9 million, up 28%, with net income of $94.8 million versus a loss in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $195.6 million, giving a 44.5% margin, and free cash flow was $132.9 million.
For 2026, Grindr issued guidance for revenue greater than $528 million and Adjusted EBITDA greater than $217 million. The Board increased the share repurchase program by up to an additional $400 million and extended it to March 2029, on top of about $50 million remaining from a prior $500 million authorization.
Separately, Grindr entered a Cooperation Agreement with its largest stockholder, director G. Raymond Zage III. He agreed to 18-month standstill restrictions, including not pursuing any going-private transaction unless invited by the Board and approved by a majority of disinterested stockholders.
Grindr Inc. has scheduled its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time, to be held virtually via webcast. The record date will be announced in the company’s 2026 proxy statement filed with the SEC.
Stockholder proposals for inclusion in the proxy under Rule 14a-8 had to arrive by February 20, 2026. Other stockholder proposals or director nominations for business at the meeting, as well as universal proxy notices under Rule 14a-19, must be received by the Secretary by March 6, 2026.
Grindr Inc. entered into an amendment to its existing credit agreement that increases its debt facilities and extends their maturities. The senior secured term loan facility was raised from $300.0 million to $400.0 million, and the senior secured revolving credit facility was expanded from $50.0 million to $200.0 million, with the letter of credit sublimit under the revolver increased from $15.0 million to $45.0 million.
The maturity date for both the term loan and revolving facility moved from November 28, 2028 to January 1, 2031. The term loan will amortize quarterly at 1.25% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the amendment’s closing date, with payments due on the last business day of March, June, September and December starting March 31, 2026. On December 16, 2025, the borrower drew the full $400.0 million term loan, used a portion to repay all obligations under the prior credit agreement and to pay related fees and expenses, leaving the revolving facility undrawn; remaining term loan proceeds and any future revolver borrowings may be used for working capital, general corporate purposes and permitted acquisitions under the amended agreement.
Grindr Inc. updated its executive compensation and employment arrangements, focusing on long-term retention and performance-based equity. The Board’s Compensation Committee extended CEO George Arison’s compensation framework by five years to October 2030 and tied a substantial portion of his upside to ambitious targets for market capitalization, stock price, or trailing twelve‑month EBITDA, including RSU grants sized at up to $20 million and $30 million based on future performance milestones or qualifying change‑in‑control pricing. The CEO is also eligible for a refresh RSU grant covering 2.25 million shares, subject to shareholder approval to increase shares under the 2022 plan.
The CFO, Chief Product Officer, and General Counsel received amended offer letters that add or modify multi‑year market‑cap, stock‑price, and EBITDA‑linked RSU opportunities and strengthen severance and accelerated vesting protections following certain involuntary terminations and change‑in‑control events. Definitions of “Cause” and “Good Reason” were broadened, including governance‑related triggers such as loss of a majority‑independent board. Additionally, the company granted 20,000 and 15,000 stock price performance units to the Chief Product Officer and General Counsel, which vest only if the stock sustains at least 120% and 150% of a baseline VWAP.
Grindr Inc. (GRND) furnished its quarterly results materials. The company announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, by issuing a press release and posting a shareholder letter. These materials were furnished under Item 2.02 and attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
The information is furnished, not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities or incorporation by reference, consistent with standard Item 2.02 treatment.
Grindr Inc. appointed John F. North as Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2025, replacing Vanna Krantz, who will remain as a senior advisor until March 31, 2026. North brings prior CEO and CFO experience from several public companies and holds CPA and CFA designations.
Under his letter agreement, North will receive an annual base salary of $175,000, a target annual bonus equal to 100% of base salary (prorated for 2025), and a $150,000 relocation payment. If he experiences certain involuntary terminations, he is eligible for severance equal to at least 12 months of base salary, a pro‑rated annual bonus, and up to nine months of COBRA premiums.
North was granted 730,000 RSUs vesting over five years, with full acceleration upon certain terminations following a change of control. He is also eligible for annual KPI-based RSU awards valued between $500,000 and $700,000, and additional fully vested performance RSUs tied to market capitalization thresholds of $5 billion, $7.5 billion, and $10 billion, as well as upon qualifying change in control events.
Grindr Inc. reports that its ongoing stock repurchase program has raised the beneficial ownership of its largest stockholder, director G. Raymond Zage III, to a controlling level. The Board previously authorized a Repurchase Program allowing up to $500 million of common stock repurchases from March 7, 2025 to March 6, 2027, and instructed management to seek further Board input if buybacks might push his ownership to 50% or more.
In August 2025, a Special Committee of independent, disinterested directors was formed and determined that continuing repurchases, even if they caused Mr. Zage to exceed 50% ownership, was fair and in the best interests of other stockholders. Following these repurchases, outstanding common shares decreased to 187,032,103, and Mr. Zage’s beneficial ownership rose to approximately 50.11%, without him paying any consideration. The company states it is not aware of arrangements giving him additional control rights beyond those disclosed, and notes that his prior ownership range was approximately 44.9% to 49.9% since the 2022 business combination.