Grindr (GRND) insider boosts stake with 50,000-share open market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grindr Inc. director and 10% owner reports open‑market share purchase. On 12/05/2025, the reporting person bought 50,000 shares of Grindr common stock in a purchase transaction at a weighted average price of $13.51, with individual trades ranging from $13.46 to $13.555.

After this trade, the individual directly holds 8,113,283 common shares, and also has indirect beneficial interests in additional shares through Big Timber Holdings, LLC and Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte. Ltd. The filer is both a director and a 10% owner of Grindr Inc.

Insights

Equity Ownership and Governance Analyst

Insider, already a director and 10% owner, increased direct holdings via open-market stock purchase, reinforcing economic exposure and alignment.

The filing shows a reporting person of Grindr Inc. (GRND), who is both a director and 10% owner, buying 50,000 shares of common stock on 12/05/2025. The shares were acquired in the open market at a weighted average price of $13.51, with individual trades ranging from $13.46 to $13.555. After this transaction, the person holds 8,113,283 shares directly, plus additional indirect holdings through two entities.

Indirectly, the person has beneficial ownership of 1,385,507 shares through Big Timber Holdings, LLC and 85,926,333 shares through Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte. Ltd., while formally disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond their economic interest. This structure matters because it concentrates voting and investment power while using different legal entities, which can influence control dynamics and future corporate decisions. The lack of any derivative securities in Table II indicates this event is a straightforward cash equity purchase rather than an options-related transaction.

The key takeaway is an increase in direct equity exposure by an existing large holder, which generally indicates stronger economic alignment with other holders but does not change operations or capital structure. The detailed price range disclosure and willingness to provide trade breakdowns are standard for compliance and help validate transparency around the 12/05/2025 purchase. Over the near to medium term, any further changes in this person’s direct or entity-based holdings would be important to track through future Section 16 filings.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 50,000 shares ($675,500)

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Zage George Raymond III

Role Director, 10% Owner

Bought 50,000 shs ($676K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	50,000	$13.51	$676K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,113,283 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,385,507 shares (Indirect, By LLC)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.46 to $13.555, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range. Shares held by Big Timber Holdings, LLC, a Nevis limited liability company ("Big Timber"). The Reporting Person is the Manager and sole member of Big Timber and exercises ultimate voting and investment power over the shares of the Issuer's common stock held by Big Timber. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Shares held by Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte. Ltd., which is 100% indirectly owned by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Zage George Raymond III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GRINDR INC.

750 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD. STE RE1400

(Street)

WEST HOLLYWOOD CA 90069

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Grindr Inc. [ GRND ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/05/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	12/05/2025		P		50,000	A	$13.51(1)	8,113,283	D
Common Stock								1,385,507	I	By LLC(2)
Common Stock								85,926,333	I	By Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte Ltd.(3)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.46 to $13.555, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range.

2. Shares held by Big Timber Holdings, LLC, a Nevis limited liability company ("Big Timber"). The Reporting Person is the Manager and sole member of Big Timber and exercises ultimate voting and investment power over the shares of the Issuer's common stock held by Big Timber. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

3. Shares held by Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte. Ltd., which is 100% indirectly owned by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

	/s/ Bella Zaslavsky, Attorney-in-Fact	12/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Grindr Inc. (GRND) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that a Grindr Inc. director and 10% owner purchased 50,000 shares of common stock on 12/05/2025 in an open‑market transaction.

At what price were the Grindr (GRND) shares purchased in the reported transaction?

The 50,000 shares were bought at a weighted average price of $13.51 per share, with individual trades executed between $13.46 and $13.555, inclusive.

How many Grindr (GRND) shares does the insider directly own after this transaction?

Following the reported purchase, the insider directly holds 8,113,283 shares of Grindr Inc. common stock.

What indirect holdings in Grindr Inc. (GRND) stock does the reporting person disclose?

The insider reports indirect beneficial ownership of 1,385,507 shares through Big Timber Holdings, LLC and 85,926,333 shares through Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte. Ltd.

What roles does the reporting person hold at Grindr Inc. (GRND)?

The reporting person is identified as both a director of Grindr Inc. and a 10% owner of the company’s common stock.

Does the insider disclaim any beneficial ownership of certain Grindr (GRND) shares?

Yes. For the shares held via Big Timber Holdings, LLC and Tiga Eighty-Eight Pte. Ltd., the insider disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.