Grindr Inc SEC Filings

Grindr Inc. (GRND) filed an Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D. The filing reports that James Fu Bin Lu beneficially owns 23,893,322 shares of common stock, representing 12.8% of the class. This includes 1,810 shares underlying RSUs that will vest within 60 days, 2,645 shares held directly by Mr. Lu, and 23,888,867 shares held by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited and Longview Capital Group Limited.

The ownership percentage is based on 187,032,103 shares outstanding as of September 19, 2025, as reported by the company. On November 5, 2025, Mr. Lu resigned from Grindr’s board of directors, effective immediately, stating he wished to devote more time to his business pursuits. He expressed strong support for the company and looks forward to discussions with the company and board in his capacity as a significant shareholder, including about the Proposal. Grindr issued a press release announcing these board changes on November 5, 2025.

Grindr (GRND) disclosed an insider equity award: on 11/03/2025, a director received 443 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 in connection with a board committee appointment.

Each RSU equals one share. One-third vests on January 30, 2026, April 30, 2026, and July 30, 2026, subject to continuous service under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. After the grant, the reporting person beneficially owned 32,614 shares, held directly.

Grindr Inc. (GRND) Form 4: A director reported an equity award of 221 shares of Common Stock underlying restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in connection with a board committee appointment on 11/03/2025. The RSUs were recorded at a price of $0 and increase the director’s beneficial ownership to 10,954 shares.

Each RSU represents one share upon settlement. One-third of the RSUs vest and settle on January 30, 2026, April 30, 2026, and July 30, 2026, subject to continuous service under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

Grindr Inc. (GRND) filed a Form 4 showing a director received 221 restricted stock units (RSUs). The transaction occurred on 11/03/2025 at a reported price of $0, reflecting a board committee-related grant. After this grant, the director reports beneficial ownership of 38,061 shares held directly.

Each RSU represents the right to one share upon settlement. The award vests in three equal installments on January 30, 2026, April 30, 2026, and July 30, 2026, contingent on continued service under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

Grindr Inc. (GRND) Form 4: The company’s GC and Head of Global Affairs reported selling 15,601 shares of common stock on 11/03/2025 at a weighted average price of $13.73. The transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 17, 2025.

Following the sale, the reporting person beneficially owns 532,738 shares, held directly. The filing notes the sales occurred in multiple trades within a price range of $13.52 to $13.89.

Grindr Inc. (GRND): Schedule 13D/A signals a go‑private proposal. James Fu Bin Lu reported beneficial ownership of 23,893,322 shares of Common Stock, or 12.8% of the class, with sole voting and dispositive power over those shares. The percentage is based on 187,032,103 shares outstanding as of September 19, 2025. His holdings include 1,810 shares underlying RSUs vesting within 60 days of this statement, 2,645 shares held directly, and 23,888,867 shares held via Longview entities.

On October 24, 2025, Mr. Lu and George Raymond Zage III submitted a preliminary, non‑binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares they do not already own at $18.00 per share. If completed, Grindr would be delisted from the NYSE and cease SEC periodic reporting. As of October 24, 2025, the Reporting Persons and the Mr. Zage entities, as a group, would collectively own 118,613,445 shares, or 63.4%, while expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership of each other’s shares.

Recent transactions include Longview Grindr’s sale of 1,000,000 shares to Mr. Zage at $13.15 per share on October 9, 2025, plus additional open‑market sales on October 10–17, 2025.

Grindr Inc. (GRND) received a Schedule 13D/A from entities affiliated with G. Raymond Zage III disclosing a preliminary, non-binding proposal with James Fu Bin Lu to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned for $18.00 per share, which would take the company private and lead to NYSE delisting if completed. The filing states there is no assurance any definitive agreement or transaction will occur.

The amendment reports beneficial ownership figures based on 187,032,103 shares outstanding: G. Raymond Zage III has sole voting and dispositive power over 94,720,123 shares (50.6%), Tiga Investments holds 85,926,333 shares (45.9%), and Big Timber Holdings holds 1,060,507 shares (0.6%). It notes the Mr. Lu Entities held 23,893,322 shares as of October 23, 2025. Together, the Reporting Persons and the Mr. Lu Entities would collectively own 118,613,445 shares (63.4%).

Grindr Inc. (GRND): A director and 10% owner reported an open‑market sale of 250,000 shares of common stock on 10/17/2025, coded “S.” The weighted average price was $13.13, with individual trades executed between $12.92 and $13.72.

After the transaction, 23,888,867 shares were beneficially owned indirectly through Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, and 9,885 shares were held directly. The filing notes the reporting person’s control of intermediary entities and includes a customary disclaimer of beneficial ownership beyond pecuniary interest.

Grindr Inc. (GRND) reported insider sales by a Director and 10% Owner. The reporting person, through Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, sold 400,000 common shares on 10/15/2025 at a weighted average price of $12.96 (range: $12.685–$13.45), and 400,000 shares on 10/16/2025 at a weighted average price of $12.66 (range: $12.52–$13.03).

Following these transactions, beneficial ownership reported was 24,138,867 shares indirectly via Longview Grindr Holdings Limited and 9,885 shares directly. The filing notes the reporting person’s roles as Director and 10% Owner, with a disclaimer of beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.