Match Group (MTCH) CLO exercises 10,311 RSUs; 5,247 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Match Group, Inc. Chief Legal Officer Sean Edgett reported equity compensation transactions involving company stock. On June 1, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents, converting them into 10,311 shares of common stock. To satisfy tax obligations, 5,247 shares were withheld at $36.13 per share, a non-market tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, he directly holds 20,327 shares of Match Group common stock, along with unvested restricted stock units and associated dividend equivalents that vest over time, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
10,311 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
10 txns
Insider
Edgett Sean
Role
Chief Legal Officer and Sec.
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,845 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalents | 55 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 8,365 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalents | 46 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 1,845 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 55 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 967 | $36.13 | $35K |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 8,365 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 46 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 4,280 | $36.13 | $155K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 12,912 shares (Direct, null);
Dividend Equivalents — 394 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 20,327 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents 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 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. Represents 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 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
Shares from equity award exercises: 10,311 shares
Tax-withholding shares: 5,247 shares
Tax-withholding price: $36.13 per share
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7 metrics
Shares from equity award exercises
10,311 shares
Common stock from RSUs and dividend equivalents exercised on June 1, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
5,247 shares
Shares withheld to cover tax liabilities on June 1, 2026
Tax-withholding price
$36.13 per share
Price used for tax-withholding dispositions of common stock
Post-transaction common shares
20,327 shares
Directly held Match Group common stock following the reported transactions
Remaining RSU balance
92,020 units
Restricted Stock Units outstanding after June 1, 2026 transaction
Dividend equivalents balance (grant 1)
512 units
Dividend equivalents tied to RSUs expiring March 1, 2029
Dividend equivalents balance (grant 2)
394 units
Dividend equivalents tied to RSUs expiring March 1, 2028
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Dividend Equivalents, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents 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."
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
"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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"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.
one-for-one basis financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
FAQ
What did Match Group (MTCH) executive Sean Edgett report in this Form 4?
Sean Edgett reported equity compensation activity, converting restricted stock units and dividend equivalents into 10,311 shares of Match Group common stock. He also had 5,247 shares withheld to cover tax obligations, a non-market disposition rather than an open-market sale.
What are restricted stock units and dividend equivalents in Match Group’s Form 4?
Restricted stock units and dividend equivalents are equity awards that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The filing notes they vest over time—typically one-third or one-twelfth at set dates—so long as the executive continues providing service to Match Group.