Match Group (MTCH) director Cavens gains share units and dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Match Group director Darrell Cavens reported routine equity-based compensation tied to a company dividend. On January 21, 2026, he was credited with 8 share units of Match Group common stock at $31.015 per unit under the 2020 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, bringing his total to 1,247 share units as of this report.

He also acquired 52 dividend equivalents, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and increased his directly held dividend equivalents to 148. These dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that are scheduled to vest on the earlier of June 18, 2026 or the next Annual Stockholder Meeting, subject to continued service on the board.

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^*

CAVENS DARRELL

(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)

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

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
Common Stock, par value $0.001	01/21/2026		A(1)		8(1)	A	$31.015	1,247(2)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Dividend Equivalents	(3)	01/21/2026		A		52		(4)	(4)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	52	$0	148	D

Explanation of Responses:

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 January 21, 2026.

2. Includes 1,247 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. 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.

Remarks:

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

What did Match Group (MTCH) director Darrell Cavens report in this Form 4?

Darrell Cavens reported routine equity-based compensation, including 8 share units of Match Group common stock and 52 dividend equivalents credited on January 21, 2026 under the company’s non-employee director deferred compensation and equity programs.

How many Match Group share units does Darrell Cavens hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Darrell Cavens beneficially owns 1,247 share units accrued under the 2020 Match Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as of the date of the report.

What are the 52 dividend equivalents disclosed for Match Group (MTCH)?

The filing shows Cavens acquired 52 dividend equivalents, which are rights that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They were credited in connection with a cash dividend paid on Match Group common stock on January 21, 2026.

When do the restricted stock units linked to the dividend equivalents vest?

The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of June 18, 2026 or the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date, subject to Cavens’ continued service as a director.

Is this Match Group Form 4 showing a stock sale or a purchase by the director?

The Form 4 reports acquisitions (coded "A") of share units and dividend equivalents by Darrell Cavens. It does not show any sales; the awards are tied to a cash dividend and the non-employee director deferred compensation plan.

What is the role of Darrell Cavens at Match Group (MTCH)?

The filing identifies Darrell Cavens as a director of Match Group, Inc. and notes that the reported awards relate to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and associated equity grants.