Grindr Inc. (GRND) 10% owner trims stake via affiliated entity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grindr Inc. 10% owner James Fu Bin Lu, through Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, reported multiple open‑market stock sales. On January 23, 2026, Longview Grindr Holdings Limited sold 200,000 common shares at a weighted average of $11.90.

It then sold 239,000 shares on January 26, 2026 at a weighted average of $11.97, and another 200,000 shares on January 27, 2026 at a weighted average of $11.74. After these sales, entities associated with Lu indirectly held 20,494,867 Grindr common shares, and Lu also directly held 4,455 shares.

Insights

Equity ownership and insider-transactions analyst

Large shareholder trimmed Grindr stake via affiliated entity, a notable but not thesis-changing move.

A 10% owner associated with Grindr Inc. reported three open‑market sales through Longview Grindr Holdings Limited: 200,000 shares at $11.90, 239,000 at $11.97, and 200,000 at $11.74. Prices are disclosed as weighted averages over narrow intraday ranges.

Following these transactions, entities associated with the reporting person indirectly held 20,494,867 shares, with an additional 4,455 shares held directly. The filing notes that the reporting person ultimately controls voting and investment power for the affiliated entities but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Because this is a secondary sale by an existing major holder, not a new issuance by the company, it does not directly affect Grindr’s share count. Future company filings may add context on any further ownership changes by this holder.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 639,000 shares ($7,588,830)

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider Lu James Fu Bin

Role 10% Owner

Sold 639,000 shs ($7.59M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	200,000	$11.74	$2.35M
Sale	Common Stock	239,000	$11.97	$2.86M
Sale	Common Stock	200,000	$11.90	$2.38M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,494,867 shares (Indirect, By Longview Grindr Holdings Limited); Common Stock — 4,455 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.68 to $12.04, 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 sold at each separate price within the range. Longview Capital Group Limited ("LCGL") is the sole equityholder of Longview Grindr Holdings Limited ("LGHL"). The Reporting Person is the sole equityholder of LCGL and exercises ultimate voting and investment power of the equity interests held by LCGL and LGHL. 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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.88 to $12.03, 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 sold at each separate price within the range. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.52 to $11.95, 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 sold at each separate price within the range.

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^*

Lu James Fu Bin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LONGVIEW GRINDR HOLDINGS LIMITED

428 EAST STREET STE E

(Street)

GRINNELL IA 50112

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

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	01/23/2026		S		200,000	D	$11.9(1)	20,933,867	I	By Longview Grindr Holdings Limited(2)
Common Stock	01/26/2026		S		239,000	D	$11.97(3)	20,694,867	I	By Longview Grindr Holdings Limited
Common Stock	01/27/2026		S		200,000	D	$11.74(4)	20,494,867	I	By Longview Grindr Holdings Limited
Common Stock								4,455	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.68 to $12.04, 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 sold at each separate price within the range.

2. Longview Capital Group Limited ("LCGL") is the sole equityholder of Longview Grindr Holdings Limited ("LGHL"). The Reporting Person is the sole equityholder of LCGL and exercises ultimate voting and investment power of the equity interests held by LCGL and LGHL. 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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.88 to $12.03, 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 sold at each separate price within the range.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.52 to $11.95, 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 sold at each separate price within the range.

	/s/ James Fu Bin Lu	01/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions in GRND stock were reported in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports three open-market sales of Grindr common stock by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited: 200,000 shares on January 23, 239,000 on January 26, and 200,000 on January 27, 2026, all at disclosed weighted-average prices.

What prices were the GRND shares sold for in the reported transactions?

The reported weighted-average sale prices were $11.90 on January 23, 2026, $11.97 on January 26, 2026, and $11.74 on January 27, 2026. Each price reflects multiple trades within narrow ranges detailed in the filing footnotes.

How many GRND shares does the reporting person still beneficially own after these sales?

After the reported transactions, entities associated with the reporting person indirectly held 20,494,867 Grindr common shares. The reporting person also directly held 4,455 common shares, according to the ownership figures shown after the final sale.

Who is the reporting person in this GRND Form 4 and what is their role?

The reporting person is James Fu Bin Lu, identified as a 10% owner of Grindr Inc. He is the sole equity holder of Longview Capital Group Limited, which owns Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, through which the reported indirect share holdings and sales were made.

Were the GRND stock sale prices in this Form 4 single trades or averages?

The reported sale prices are weighted averages. Footnotes state the January 23 sales ranged from $11.68 to $12.04, January 26 from $11.88 to $12.03, and January 27 from $11.52 to $11.95, with detailed breakdowns available on request.

Are the GRND shares sold held directly by James Fu Bin Lu or through entities?

The sold shares were held indirectly through Longview Grindr Holdings Limited. The filing explains that Longview Capital Group Limited owns that entity and the reporting person ultimately exercises voting and investment power, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.