Grindr CPO sells 31,615 shares, exercises options

Grindr Inc. Chief Product Officer Austin J. Balance reported option exercises and share sales in Grindr common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grindr Inc. Chief Product Officer Austin J. Balance reported option exercises and share sales in Grindr common stock. On May 8, 2026, he sold a total of 31,615 shares of common stock in open-market transactions at $15.0029 per share, while exercising options to acquire 13,153 shares at a $4.20 exercise price. Following these transactions, he held 913,390 shares of common stock directly and 26,304 stock options outstanding. The filing states that both the option exercises and the sales were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 11, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 4 txns

Insider Balance Austin J

Role Chief Product Officer

Sold 31,615 shs ($474K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $474K

Approx. exercise cost $55K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Option (right to buy)	13,153	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	13,153	$4.20	$55K
Sale	Common Stock	13,153	$15.0029	$197K
Sale	Common Stock	18,462	$15.0029	$277K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 26,304 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 913,390 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The option exercises reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on August 11, 2025.
2. F2. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on August 11, 2025.
3. F3. The stock option award was granted to the Reporting Person on December 7, 2021, and initially represented a right to purchase a total of 420,881 shares upon vesting. 1/12 of the shares subject to the stock option vested on December 3, 2022, and 1/12 of the shares vested quarterly thereafter.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 31,615 shares Sale price: $15.0029 per share Options exercised: 13,153 shares +4 more

7 metrics

Shares sold 31,615 shares Open-market sales of common stock on May 8, 2026

Sale price $15.0029 per share Price for Grindr common stock sales on May 8, 2026

Options exercised 13,153 shares Common shares acquired via option exercise on May 8, 2026

Exercise price $4.20 per share Stock option exercise price for Grindr common stock

Post-transaction holdings 945,005 shares Direct Grindr common stock held after May 8, 2026 transactions

Remaining stock options 26,304 options Options outstanding after exercise, expiring December 7, 2028

Original option grant size 420,881 shares Stock option award granted December 7, 2021 before vesting

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, derivative security, stock option award, +1 more

5 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The option exercises reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on August 11, 2025."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

derivative security financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

stock option award financial

"The stock option award was granted to the Reporting Person on December 7, 2021, and initially represented a right to purchase a total of 420,881 shares"

A stock option award is a grant that gives an employee the right to buy a company’s shares at a fixed price for a limited time, often becoming available gradually over a set schedule. Investors care because these awards align workers’ incentives with company performance, can increase employee loyalty, and may create future share dilution and compensation expense that affect earnings per share and shareholder value.

vesting financial

"1/12 of the shares subject to the stock option vested on December 3, 2022, and 1/12 of the shares vested quarterly thereafter."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Grindr (GRND) report for Austin J. Balance?

Austin J. Balance reported option exercises and share sales. He exercised options to acquire 13,153 Grindr common shares and sold 31,615 shares in open-market transactions, all on May 8, 2026, according to the Form 4 filing.

How many Grindr (GRND) shares did the Chief Product Officer sell and at what price?

The Chief Product Officer sold 31,615 Grindr shares. These open-market transactions were executed at a price of $15.0029 per share on May 8, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

How many Grindr (GRND) shares does Austin J. Balance hold after the Form 4 transactions?

After the transactions, he directly held 945,005 shares. This post-transaction ownership reflects his remaining Grindr common stock position following the May 8, 2026 option exercise and open-market sales detailed in the filing.

What stock options did Grindr’s Chief Product Officer exercise in this Form 4?

He exercised options for 13,153 Grindr common shares. The options carried a $4.20 exercise price per share and related to a larger stock option award initially covering 420,881 shares granted on December 7, 2021.

Were the Grindr (GRND) insider trades made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes, the trades were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Footnotes state both the option exercises and share sales occurred pursuant to a pre-arranged trading plan adopted on August 11, 2025, providing important context for the timing.

What stock option position does Austin J. Balance retain in Grindr (GRND)?

He retains 26,304 stock options after the exercise. These options, with a $4.20 exercise price, are scheduled to expire on December 7, 2028, and stem from a grant that originally covered 420,881 shares subject to quarterly vesting.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Balance Austin J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GRINDR INC.

750 N.SAN VICENTE BLVD. STE RE1400

(Street)

WEST HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA 90069

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	05/08/2026		M(1)		13,153	A	$4.2	945,005	D
Common Stock	05/08/2026		S(2)		13,153	D	$15.0029	931,852	D
Common Stock	05/08/2026		S(2)		18,462	D	$15.0029	913,390	D

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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$4.2	05/08/2026		M(1)			13,153	(3)	12/07/2028	Common Stock	13,153	$0	26,304	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The option exercises reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on August 11, 2025.

2. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on August 11, 2025.

3. The stock option award was granted to the Reporting Person on December 7, 2021, and initially represented a right to purchase a total of 420,881 shares upon vesting. 1/12 of the shares subject to the stock option vested on December 3, 2022, and 1/12 of the shares vested quarterly thereafter.

	/s/ Bella Zaslavsky, Attorney-in-Fact	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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