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Match Group (MTCH) director receives 6,845 RSUs and exercises 8,444 units

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Match Group director Stephen Bailey reported equity compensation activity. On June 16, 2026, he exercised vested restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents into 8,444 shares of common stock. He also received a new grant of 6,845 restricted stock units that will vest at the next annual meeting or by June 16, 2027, subject to continued service.

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Insider Bailey Stephen
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 8,250 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Dividend Equivalents 194 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 6,845 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.001 8,250 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.001 194 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalents — 0 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 6,845 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 16,502 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  3. F3. Represents restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date.
  4. F4. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date.
  5. F5. Represents restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of (i) June 16, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date, subject to continued service.
Shares acquired via exercises 8,444 shares Derivative exercises of RSUs and dividend equivalents on June 16, 2026
New RSU grant 6,845 units Restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2026
RSUs exercised 8,250 units Restricted stock units converting into common stock on June 16, 2026
Dividend equivalents exercised 194 units Dividend equivalents converting into common stock on June 16, 2026
Exercise transactions count 2 exercises Non-derivative common stock entries coded M
Derivative transactions total 3 transactions Derivative entries including RSU grant and conversions
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of (i) June 16, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Dividend equivalents financial
"The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026..."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
one-for-one basis financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Annual Stockholder Meeting regulatory
"the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date."
An annual stockholder meeting is a yearly gathering where a company's owners (shareholders) receive updates on performance, vote on key issues like board members, executive pay and major corporate plans, and ask questions of management. Think of it as a company town hall where choices about oversight and direction are decided; outcomes can affect management accountability, corporate strategy and ultimately the value and risks of investors’ shares.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: 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.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Match Group (MTCH) director Stephen Bailey report?

Stephen Bailey reported exercising vested restricted stock units and dividend equivalents into 8,444 Match Group common shares. He also received a new grant of 6,845 restricted stock units as part of his director compensation on June 16, 2026.

How many Match Group (MTCH) shares did Stephen Bailey acquire in this Form 4?

Stephen Bailey acquired 8,444 Match Group common shares through exercises of vested restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents. These transactions are coded as derivative exercises, not open-market purchases, and reflect routine settlement of previously awarded equity.

What new restricted stock units did Stephen Bailey receive from Match Group (MTCH)?

Stephen Bailey received a grant of 6,845 restricted stock units that each convert into one Match Group common share. These units vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027 or the next Annual Stockholder Meeting, contingent on his continued service as a director.

How do Stephen Bailey’s dividend equivalents work on Match Group (MTCH) stock?

Dividend equivalents accrued on his restricted stock units convert into Match Group common stock on a one-for-one basis. On June 16, 2026, 194 dividend equivalents were exercised and settled into 194 common shares alongside the related restricted stock unit vesting.

Are Stephen Bailey’s Match Group (MTCH) transactions open-market buys or compensation-related?

The reported transactions are compensation-related equity events, not open-market trades. They include exercises of vested restricted stock units and dividend equivalents and a new restricted stock unit grant, all at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit rather than market purchases.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Bailey Stephen

(Last)(First)(Middle)
MATCH GROUP, INC.
8750 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1400

(Street)
DALLAS TEXAS 75231

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Match Group, Inc. [ MTCH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/16/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $0.00106/16/2026M8,250A(1)16,308D
Common Stock, par value $0.00106/16/2026M194A(2)16,502D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/16/2026M8,250 (3) (3)Common Stock, par value $0.0018,250$00D
Dividend Equivalents(2)06/16/2026M194 (4) (4)Common Stock, par value $0.001194$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/16/2026A6,845 (5) (5)Common Stock, par value $0.0016,845$06,845D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
3. Represents restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date.
4. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date.
5. Represents restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of (i) June 16, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date, subject to continued service.
Remarks:
David Shipley as Attorney-in-Fact for Stephen Bailey06/18/2026
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