Match Group CFO acquires three dividend-linked stock awards

The awards are linked to restricted stock units and are subject to continued service as those units vest.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Match Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Steven Richard Bailey Jr. acquired three direct dividend-equivalent awards on October 20, 2026, covering 16, 123 and 290 shares of common stock, respectively. The dividend equivalents convert into common stock one-for-one and vest proportionately with the related restricted stock units, subject to continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 429 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Bailey Steven Richard Jr.

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalents F1, F2	16	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalents F1, F3	123	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalents F1, F4	290	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalents — 2,291 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest as to 1/3 on March 1, 2025 and as to 1/12 every three months thereafter, subject to continued service. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units.
3. 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.
4. 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: 16 shares Dividend equivalents: 123 shares Dividend equivalents: 290 shares

3 metrics

Dividend equivalents 16 shares Awarded October 20, 2026; converts into common stock one-for-one

Dividend equivalents 123 shares Awarded October 20, 2026; converts into common stock one-for-one

Dividend equivalents 290 shares Awarded October 20, 2026; converts into common stock one-for-one

Key Terms

Dividend equivalents, restricted stock units, vest proportionately

3 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"

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."

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What dividend-equivalent awards did MTCH's CFO acquire?

Steven Richard Bailey Jr. acquired direct dividend-equivalent awards covering 16, 123 and 290 shares of common stock on October 20, 2026. The dividend equivalents convert into common stock one-for-one.

How do MTCH's dividend equivalents vest?

The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the related restricted stock units, subject to continued service. The underlying units for the 16-share award began vesting March 1, 2025; those for the 123-share award began March 1, 2026; and those for the 290-share award vest every three months starting June 1, 2026.

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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^*

Bailey Steven Richard Jr.

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/20/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			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)	10/20/2026		A		16		03/01/2025(2)	03/01/2027(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	16	$0	169	D
Dividend Equivalents	(1)	10/20/2026		A		123		03/01/2026(3)	03/01/2028(3)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	123	$0	1,111	D
Dividend Equivalents	(1)	10/20/2026		A		290		06/01/2026(4)	03/01/2029(4)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	290	$0	1,011	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 as to 1/3 on March 1, 2025 and as to 1/12 every three months thereafter, subject to continued service. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the restricted stock units.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Remarks:

	David Shipley as Attorney-in-Fact for Steven Richard Bailey Jr.	10/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)