[Form 4] Match Group, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Match Group director Darrell Cavens reported routine equity compensation activity linked to a cash dividend. He acquired 11 share units of Match Group common stock at an equivalent reference price of $35.93 per share under the 2020 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
As of this report, Cavens had 1,909 share units accrued under the plan. He was also credited with 46 dividend equivalents tied to restricted stock units; these dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and relate to RSUs that vest on the earlier of June 18, 2026 or the next Annual Stockholder Meeting, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
CAVENS DARRELL
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents | 46 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 11 | $35.93 | $395.23 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalents — 194 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 1,909 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents share units (rounded to the nearest whole number) credited to the reporting person pursuant to the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors in connection with the cash dividend that was paid by Match Group, Inc. on shares of Match Group, Inc. common stock on April 21, 2026. Includes 1,909 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. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date, subject to continued service.
Key Figures
Share units granted: 11 share units
Reference price per share unit: $35.93 per share
Share units accrued: 1,909 share units
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Share units granted
11 share units
Credited April 21, 2026 under deferred compensation plan
Reference price per share unit
$35.93 per share
Common Stock, par value $0.001
Share units accrued
1,909 share units
Accrued under 2020 Deferred Compensation Plan as of report date
Dividend equivalents credited
46 dividend equivalents
Credited in connection with a cash dividend
Dividend equivalents holdings
194 dividend equivalents
Total following transaction
RSU vesting date
June 18, 2026
Earlier of this date or next Annual Stockholder Meeting
Dividend equivalents conversion ratio
1:1 to common stock
Dividend equivalents convert into common stock one-for-one
Key Terms
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Dividend equivalents, restricted stock units, Annual Stockholder Meeting
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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"
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 vest on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026"
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.
Annual Stockholder Meeting financial
"the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc."
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Match Group (MTCH) director Darrell Cavens report?
Darrell Cavens reported acquiring equity awards tied to Match Group’s dividend. He received 11 share units of common stock and 46 dividend equivalents under the 2020 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as part of routine director compensation.
What are the 46 dividend equivalents reported for Match Group (MTCH)?
The 46 dividend equivalents are derivative awards credited in connection with Match Group’s cash dividend. According to the filing, these dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing Cavens’ future common share count when they settle.
Are Darrell Cavens’ Match Group (MTCH) Form 4 transactions open-market buys?
No, the Form 4 shows grant or award acquisitions, not open-market purchases. The 11 share units and 46 dividend equivalents were credited under Match Group’s deferred compensation and equity programs tied to a cash dividend and existing restricted stock units.