Match Group (MTCH) awards dividend equivalents to chief legal officer
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Match Group, Inc. reported that Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Sean Edgett received three awards of dividend equivalent derivatives on July 21, 2026. The awards cover 244, 68, and 478 dividend equivalents, each converting into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vesting proportionately with related restricted stock units, subject to continued service under specified multi-year vesting schedules.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Edgett Sean
Role
Chief Legal Officer and Sec.
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents F1, F2 | 244 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents F1, F3 | 68 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents F1, F4 | 478 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalents — 3,353 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F2. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest in three equal installments on each of October 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027, subject to continued service. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units.
- F3. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest as to 1/3 on March 1, 2026 and as to 1/12 every three months thereafter, subject to continued service. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units.
- F4. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest as to 1/12 every three months starting on June 1, 2026, subject to continued service. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units.
Key Figures
Dividend equivalents grant 1: 244 dividend equivalents
Dividend equivalents grant 2: 68 dividend equivalents
Dividend equivalents grant 3: 478 dividend equivalents
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4 metrics
Dividend equivalents grant 1
244 dividend equivalents
Granted 2026-07-21; convert into common stock one-for-one; RSUs vest Oct 1, 2025-2027
Dividend equivalents grant 2
68 dividend equivalents
Granted 2026-07-21; convert one-for-one; RSUs vest 1/3 on Mar 1, 2026 then 1/12 quarterly
Dividend equivalents grant 3
478 dividend equivalents
Granted 2026-07-21; convert one-for-one; RSUs vest 1/12 every three months from Jun 1, 2026
Transaction price per unit
$0.0000 per dividend equivalent
Reported price for all three derivative grants on 2026-07-21
Key Terms
Dividend equivalents, restricted stock units, vest proportionately, derivative
4 terms
Dividend equivalents financial
"Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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.
restricted stock units financial
"The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest in three equal installments"
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.
vest proportionately financial
"The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units."
derivative financial
"Dividend Equivalents reported as a derivative security in the Form 4 data."
A derivative is a financial contract whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset or measure — for example a stock, index, interest rate, commodity, or currency. Investors use derivatives like insurance or leveraged bets to hedge risk, speculate, or gain exposure without owning the underlying asset; they can protect portfolios but also amplify losses and introduce counterparty and market risk.
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FAQ
What insider transactions did Match Group (MTCH) report for Sean Edgett?
Match Group reported that Chief Legal Officer Sean Edgett received three dividend equivalent awards on July 21, 2026 covering 244, 68, and 478 units, each tied to existing restricted stock units.
What are the terms of the dividend equivalents granted to MTCH executive Sean Edgett?
Each dividend equivalent converts into one share of common stock and vests proportionately with the underlying restricted stock units, subject to continued service, following different multi-year vesting schedules described in the footnotes.
Were the Match Group (MTCH) dividend equivalents to Sean Edgett purchased on the market?
No. The filing classifies all three transactions as an A code, indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative securities, not open-market purchases, with a reported price of $0.0000 per unit.
How do the MTCH dividend equivalents for Sean Edgett vest over time?
The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with related restricted stock units, on schedules including three equal installments or 1/3 then 1/12 quarterly, and 1/12 quarterly, all subject to continued service.
What underlying security is associated with the MTCH dividend equivalents granted to Sean Edgett?
Each dividend equivalent is linked to Match Group Common Stock, par value $0.001, and the filing states that dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis when vested.