Match Group director exercises 8,444 share equivalents
Match Group, Inc. director Thomas McInerney reported compensation-related equity activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Match Group, Inc. director Thomas McInerney reported compensation-related equity activity. He exercised derivative awards tied to dividend equivalents and restricted stock units into 8,444 shares of common stock. He also received a new grant of 6,845 restricted stock units, each convertible into one common share. Following these transactions, he directly holds 360,646 shares of common stock and 6,845 restricted stock units. All reported moves are acquisitions rather than open-market purchases or sales.
Insider Trade Summary
8,444 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
MCINERNEY THOMAS
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 8,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalents | 194 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 6,845 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 8,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 194 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalents — 0 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 6,845 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 360,646 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F2. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F3. Represents restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date.
- F4. The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date.
- F5. Represents restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of (i) June 16, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date, subject to continued service.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via exercises: 8,444 shares
New RSU grant: 6,845 units
Common shares held after: 360,646 shares
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6 metrics
Shares acquired via exercises
8,444 shares
Derivative exercises into common stock on June 16, 2026
New RSU grant
6,845 units
Restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2026
Common shares held after
360,646 shares
Direct Match Group common stock holdings after transactions
RSUs held after
6,845 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after grant
Dividend equivalent conversion
194 shares
Dividend equivalents converted one-for-one into common stock
RSU exercise into shares
8,250 shares
Restricted stock units converted into common stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Dividend equivalents, derivative security, Annual Stockholder Meeting
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of (i) June 16, 2027 and (ii) the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date, subject to continued service."
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.
Dividend equivalents financial
"The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vested on the earlier of (i) June 18, 2026 and (ii) June 16, 2026, the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date."
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Annual Stockholder Meeting financial
"the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting of Match Group, Inc. following the grant date."
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
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What insider transactions did Match Group (MTCH) director Thomas McInerney report?
Director Thomas McInerney reported exercising awards into 8,444 shares of Match Group common stock and receiving a grant of 6,845 restricted stock units. These transactions reflect compensation-related equity movements rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
Were there any open-market stock sales or purchases by Thomas McInerney in this Match Group (MTCH) filing?
No open-market purchases or sales were reported. All transactions are coded as M or A, reflecting exercises or conversions of derivative securities and a restricted stock unit grant, rather than discretionary buying or selling in the public market.
What restricted stock unit activity did Match Group (MTCH) disclose for Thomas McInerney?
McInerney received 6,845 restricted stock units, each converting into one Match Group common share. Footnotes state they vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027 or the date of the next Annual Stockholder Meeting, subject to continued service.
How were dividend equivalents treated in Thomas McInerney’s Match Group (MTCH) Form 4?
Dividend equivalents accrued on earlier restricted stock units and converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The filing shows 194 dividend equivalent units converting into 194 shares of Match Group common stock through a derivative exercise.
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