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Match Group (MTCH) director Jones exercises 8,444 RSU shares and receives 6,845 new units

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Match Group, Inc. director Laura Rachel Jones reported compensation-related equity changes. She exercised previously awarded restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents into a total of 8,444 shares of common stock, with no open-market buying or selling.

She also received a new grant of 6,845 restricted stock units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027 or the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting following the grant date, subject to continued service.

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Insider Jones Laura Rachel
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 8,250 $0.00 --
Exercise Dividend Equivalents 194 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 6,845 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.001 8,250 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.001 194 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Dividend Equivalents — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 18,621 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes (i) 15,283 shares of common stock and (ii) 3,338 share units (rounded to the nearest whole number) accrued under the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the date of this report. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes (i) 15,477 shares of common stock and (ii) 3,338 share units (rounded to the nearest whole number) accrued under the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the date of this report. 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. 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. 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 from RSU and dividend exercises 8,444 shares Common stock acquired via exercises on June 16, 2026
New RSU grant 6,845 units Restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2026
Common shares held after transaction 18,621 shares Direct ownership following reported transactions
Deferred compensation share units 3,338 units Accrued under 2020 Deferred Compensation Plan as of report date
Common shares in footnote position 15,477 shares Common stock included in footnote holdings description
Exercise transactions count 2 exercises Derivative exercises (M code) summarized in transaction data
Exercise shares summary 8,444 shares ExerciseShares in transactionSummary
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"
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"accrued under the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the date of this report"
Annual Stockholder Meeting financial
"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.
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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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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*
Jones Laura Rachel
(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)18,621(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.00106/16/2026M194A(3)18,815(4)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/16/2026M8,250 (5) (5)Common Stock, par value $0.0018,250$00D
Dividend Equivalents(3)06/16/2026M194 (6) (6)Common Stock, par value $0.001194$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/16/2026A6,845 (7) (7)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. Includes (i) 15,283 shares of common stock and (ii) 3,338 share units (rounded to the nearest whole number) accrued under the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the date of this report.
3. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
4. Includes (i) 15,477 shares of common stock and (ii) 3,338 share units (rounded to the nearest whole number) accrued under the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the date of this report.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 Laura Rachel Jones06/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Match Group (MTCH) director Laura Rachel Jones report in this Form 4?

Laura Rachel Jones reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trading. She exercised restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents into common stock and received a new restricted stock unit grant, all at a reported price of $0.0000 per unit, reflecting non-cash compensation awards.

How many Match Group (MTCH) shares did Laura Rachel Jones acquire through exercises?

She acquired 8,444 shares of Match Group common stock through exercises. This total comes from 8,250 shares tied to restricted stock units and 194 shares from dividend equivalents, each converting into common stock on a one-for-one basis according to the filing footnotes.

What new restricted stock unit grant did Laura Rachel Jones receive from Match Group (MTCH)?

She received 6,845 restricted stock units as a new equity award. These units convert into Match Group common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027 or the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting, subject to continued service.

Did Laura Rachel Jones sell any Match Group (MTCH) shares in this Form 4?

No sales were reported in this Form 4. All transactions were coded as exercises or grants (codes M and A), meaning she acquired common stock through derivative conversions and received new restricted stock units rather than executing open-market purchases or sales.

How many Match Group (MTCH) shares does Laura Rachel Jones hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, she holds 18,621 shares of Match Group common stock directly. A footnote also states her position includes 3,338 share units accrued under the 2020 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the report date.

What do the dividend equivalents mean in the Match Group (MTCH) Form 4 for Laura Rachel Jones?

Dividend equivalents are derivative units that track dividends on restricted stock units. In this filing, 194 dividend equivalents converted into 194 shares of Match Group common stock on a one-for-one basis when the underlying restricted stock units vested, as described in the footnotes.