Match Group (MTCH) CAO exercises equity awards and withholds shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Match Group, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Philip D. Eigenmann reported routine equity compensation activity in the form of restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, and related tax withholding. On June 1, 2026, he exercised derivative awards that converted into 5,193 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.
To cover tax obligations, a total of 1,785 shares of common stock were disposed of at $36.13 per share through tax-withholding transactions, not open-market sales. Following these transactions, Eigenmann directly held 31,818 shares of Match Group common stock. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
5,193 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
15 txns
Insider
Eigenmann Philip D
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,231 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalents | 44 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,845 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalents | 55 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,007 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalents | 11 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 1,231 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 44 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 438 | $36.13 | $16K |
| 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 | 653 | $36.13 | $24K |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 2,007 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 11 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.001 | 694 | $36.13 | $25K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 3,694 shares (Direct, null);
Dividend Equivalents — 138 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 32,212 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, 2025 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, 2025 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 1/3 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 derivative exercises: 5,193 shares
Tax-withholding shares: 1,785 shares
Tax-withholding price: $36.13 per share
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6 metrics
Shares from derivative exercises
5,193 shares
Common stock from RSUs and dividend equivalents exercised on June 1, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
1,785 shares
Common stock disposed of to cover taxes at $36.13 per share
Tax-withholding price
$36.13 per share
Value used for tax-withholding dispositions coded F
Common shares held after
31,818 shares
Direct common stock holdings following June 1, 2026 transactions
RSUs remaining after
3,694 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after reported RSU exercises
Dividend equivalents remaining
394 units
Dividend equivalent derivative units outstanding after exercises
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, Dividend equivalents, tax-withholding disposition, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units that vested/vest as to 1/3 on March 1, 2025 and as to 1/12 every three months thereafter"
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/vest as to 1/3 on March 1, 2025 and as to 1/12 every three months thereafter"
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.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
one-for-one basis financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis"
FAQ
What did Match Group (MTCH) officer Philip D. Eigenmann report in this Form 4?
Philip D. Eigenmann, Chief Accounting Officer of Match Group, reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised restricted stock units and dividend equivalents into common shares and had shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, with no open-market buying or selling disclosed in this filing.
Were any of the Match Group (MTCH) transactions open-market buys or sells?
No open-market purchases or sales are shown. The Form 4 reports derivative exercises under code M and tax-withholding dispositions under code F. These events relate to equity compensation vesting and associated tax payments rather than discretionary trading in the open market.
How do restricted stock units and dividend equivalents work in this Match Group (MTCH) filing?
The filing states restricted stock units and dividend equivalents each convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They vest over time in scheduled installments, generally one-third on a specified date and the remainder in twelfths every three months, subject to continued service.