Match Group (MTCH) director Stephen Bailey awarded 52 dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Match Group director Stephen Bailey reported an automatic equity accrual tied to his board compensation. On January 21, 2026, he acquired 52 dividend equivalents at a price of $0 per unit. These dividend equivalents convert into Match Group common stock on a one-for-one basis and are linked to previously granted restricted stock units. Following this accrual, Bailey holds 148 dividend equivalents directly. The underlying restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 18, 2026 or the next Match Group annual stockholder meeting following the grant date, subject to his continued service.

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 TX 75231

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/21/2026

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

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

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

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)	01/21/2026		A		52		(2)	(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.001	52	$0	148	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 18, 2026 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	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Match Group (MTCH) director Stephen Bailey report?

Stephen Bailey reported the acquisition of 52 dividend equivalents on January 21, 2026, which are derivative securities tied to his existing restricted stock units.

How do the reported dividend equivalents for MTCH convert into shares?

The filing states that the dividend equivalents convert into Match Group common stock on a one-for-one basis, meaning each unit represents one share of common stock when settled.

How many dividend equivalents does Stephen Bailey hold after this MTCH transaction?

After the reported transaction, Stephen Bailey beneficially owns 148 dividend equivalents directly, according to the Form 4.

What triggers vesting of the restricted stock units tied to these MTCH dividend equivalents?

The dividend equivalents accrued on restricted stock units that vest on the earlier of June 18, 2026 or the next Match Group annual stockholder meeting following the grant date, subject to continued service.

Did Stephen Bailey pay anything for the MTCH dividend equivalents he received?

No. The reported 52 dividend equivalents were acquired at a stated price of $0 per unit, reflecting an automatic accrual rather than an open-market purchase.

Is this MTCH Form 4 transaction in common stock or derivatives?

The transaction involves derivative securities described as dividend equivalents, which are tied to underlying Match Group common stock through restricted stock units.