Match Group (MTCH) COO Hesam Hosseini credited with new dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Match Group, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Hesam Hosseini reported grants of dividend-equivalent derivatives tied to restricted stock units. On January 21, 2026, he was credited with 315 dividend equivalents at a price of $0 per unit, bringing his total holdings in that derivative position to 1,532. On the same date, he was also credited with 663 dividend equivalents at a price of $0, increasing another derivative position to 2,615.

The filing explains that these dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They accrue on restricted stock units that vest over time, and the dividend equivalents vest in proportion to the underlying units, subject to continued service through scheduled vesting dates in March 2025–2028.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Hosseini Hesam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

MATCH GROUP, INC.

8750 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1400

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75231

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Match Group, Inc. [ MTCH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/21/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Dividend Equivalents	(1)	01/21/2026		A		315		03/01/2025(2)	03/01/2027(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	315	$0	1,532	D
Dividend Equivalents	(1)	01/21/2026		A		663		03/01/2026(3)	03/01/2028(3)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	663	$0	2,615	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest in 3 equal installments on each of March 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027, subject to continued service. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units.

3. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vest as to 1/3 on each of 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.

Remarks:

	David Shipley as Attorney-in-Fact for Hesam Hosseini	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Match Group (MTCH) report for Hesam Hosseini?

Match Group reported that Chief Operating Officer Hesam Hosseini received two grants of dividend equivalents on January 21, 2026 related to his restricted stock units.

How many dividend equivalents did the Match Group COO acquire in this Form 4?

Hesam Hosseini acquired 315 dividend equivalents in one grant, bringing that holding to 1,532, and 663 dividend equivalents in another grant, bringing that holding to 2,615.

What are dividend equivalents in the Match Group (MTCH) Form 4 filing?

The filing states that dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They mirror dividends on the company’s stock and are credited as additional units tied to restricted stock awards.

At what price were the dividend equivalents granted to the Match Group COO?

Both dividend-equivalent grants to Hesam Hosseini were reported at a price of $0 per unit, reflecting that they were credited as part of his existing equity compensation.

How do the restricted stock units underlying the dividend equivalents vest at Match Group?

One set of dividend equivalents accrues on restricted stock units that vest in three equal installments on March 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The other set accrues on units that vest one-third on March 1, 2026 and then one-twelfth every three months thereafter, in each case subject to continued service, with dividend equivalents vesting proportionately.

Does Hesam Hosseini hold the dividend equivalents directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 shows the dividend equivalents as direct (D) ownership by Hesam Hosseini, with no separate indirect ownership entity noted.