Match Group CEO acquires dividend-linked stock awards
The awards vest in proportion to underlying units, subject to continued service, with one award also tied to specified stock-price targets.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Match Group, Inc. CEO Spencer M. Rascoff acquired dividend equivalents on October 20, 2026, corresponding to 477, 3,974 and 559 common shares. The equivalents convert into common stock one-for-one. The 477- and 559-share equivalents accrued on restricted stock units and vest proportionately with those units, subject to continued service. The 3,974-share equivalents accrued on performance-based restricted stock units tied to specified stock-price targets over an approximate one-year period beginning February 5, 2027, also subject to continued service.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 5,010 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Rascoff Spencer M
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents F1, F2 | 477 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents F1, F3 | 3,974 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalents F1, F4 | 559 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalents — 42,028 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F2. 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.
- F3. The dividend equivalents accrued on performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") that vest based on Match Group, Inc.'s common stock achieving certain specified prices per share over an approximate one year period beginning on February 5, 2027, subject to continued service; provided that, in the event of certain terminations of the reporting person's employment, the PSUs will be eligible to vest based on Match Group, Inc.'s common stock achieving certain specified prices per share over the approximate one year period beginning on the date of termination. The dividend equivalents vest proportionately with the PSUs.
- 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
Underlying common shares: 477 shares
Underlying common shares: 3,974 shares
Underlying common shares: 559 shares
3 metrics
Underlying common shares
477 shares
Dividend equivalents acquired October 20, 2026
Underlying common shares
3,974 shares
Dividend equivalents acquired October 20, 2026
Underlying common shares
559 shares
Dividend equivalents acquired October 20, 2026
Key Terms
dividend equivalents, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units
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
"accrued on restricted stock units that vested/vest"
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.
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"accrued on performance-based restricted stock units"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
FAQ
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What are the vesting schedules for Spencer M. Rascoff's MTCH dividend equivalents?
The 477 equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested or vest one-third on March 1, 2026, and one-twelfth every three months thereafter. The 559 equivalents accrued on units vesting one-twelfth every three months starting June 1, 2026. Both are subject to continued service and vest proportionately with their units.
What conditions apply to the 3,974 MTCH performance-based dividend equivalents?
The 3,974 equivalents accrued on performance-based restricted stock units that vest based on Match Group common stock achieving specified prices per share over an approximate one-year period beginning February 5, 2027, subject to continued service. For certain employment terminations, the units are eligible to vest based on specified stock prices over an approximate one-year period beginning on the termination date.
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