Match Group director acquires 29 dividend equivalents

The associated restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027, or Match Group's next Annual Stockholder Meeting after the grant date, subject to continued service.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Match Group, Inc. director Stephen Bailey acquired 29 directly held dividend equivalents on October 20, 2026, bringing his reported direct dividend-equivalent holdings to 64. The equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and accrued on restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 29 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Bailey Stephen

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalents F1, F2	29	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalents — 64 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. The dividend equivalents accrued on 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

Dividend equivalents acquired: 29 dividend equivalents Dividend equivalents following transaction: 64 dividend equivalents Underlying common stock shares: 29 shares +1 more

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Dividend equivalents acquired 29 dividend equivalents October 20, 2026

Dividend equivalents following transaction 64 dividend equivalents Stephen Bailey's reported direct holdings

Underlying common stock shares 29 shares Underlying the dividend equivalents acquired

Conversion basis One dividend equivalent converts into one common stock share Dividend equivalents

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, restricted stock units, vest

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 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.

vest financial

"vest on the earlier of (i) June 16, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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How many dividend equivalents did Match Group (MTCH) director Stephen Bailey acquire?

Stephen Bailey acquired 29 dividend equivalents on October 20, 2026. His reported direct holdings following the transaction were 64 dividend equivalents.

When do the restricted stock units tied to Stephen Bailey's Match Group (MTCH) dividend equivalents vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 16, 2027, and the date of Match Group's next Annual Stockholder Meeting following the grant date, subject to continued service.

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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^*

Bailey Stephen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

MATCH GROUP, INC.

8750 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1400

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75231

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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	(1)	10/20/2026		A		29		(2)	(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	29	$0	64	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Dividend equivalents convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The dividend equivalents accrued on 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.

Remarks:

	David Shipley as Attorney-in-Fact for Stephen Bailey	10/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)