Biggest changeWe believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and the related amortization and impairment charges of intangible assets or goodwill, if applicable, are not ongoing costs of doing business. 46 Table of Contents The following table reconciles operating income (loss) to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) for the Company’s reportable segments and at a consolidated level: Year Ended December 31, 2024 Operating Income (Loss) Stock-based Compensation Depreciation Impairments and Amortization of Intangibles Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) (In thousands) Tinder $ 889,222 $ 90,141 $ 37,660 $ — $ 1,017,023 Hinge 121,482 42,673 2,323 — 166,478 Evergreen & Emerging 66,088 54,922 21,732 27,676 170,418 MG Asia (32,345) 25,818 20,834 46,499 60,806 Corporate and unallocated costs (221,135) 53,827 4,950 — (162,358) Total $ 823,312 $ 267,381 $ 87,499 $ 74,175 $ 1,252,367 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Operating Income (Loss) Stock-based Compensation Depreciation Amortization of Intangibles Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) (In thousands) Tinder $ 955,519 $ 68,644 $ 25,197 $ — $ 1,049,360 Hinge 74,261 31,459 1,926 — 107,646 Evergreen & Emerging 82,460 50,268 18,732 12,336 163,796 MG Asia (8,675) 23,399 11,671 35,395 61,790 Corporate and unallocated costs (186,669) 58,329 4,281 — (124,059) Total $ 916,896 $ 232,099 $ 61,807 $ 47,731 $ 1,258,533 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Operating Income (Loss) Stock-based Compensation Depreciation Impairments and Amortization of Intangibles Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) (In thousands) Tinder $ 956,470 $ 56,085 $ 15,328 $ — $ 1,027,883 Hinge 78,723 10,794 1,631 — 91,148 Evergreen & Emerging 35,879 52,498 17,971 53,369 159,717 MG Asia (312,027) 28,294 5,277 312,888 34,432 Corporate and unallocated costs (244,040) 56,209 3,387 — (184,444) Total $ 515,005 $ 203,880 $ 43,594 $ 366,257 $ 1,128,736 47 Table of Contents Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates on Revenue The impact of foreign exchange rates on the Company, due to its global reach, may be an important factor in understanding period over period comparisons if movement in exchange rates is significant.
Biggest changeWe believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and the related amortization and impairment charges of intangible assets or goodwill, if applicable, are not ongoing costs of doing business. 52 Table of Contents The following tables reconcile net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA for the Company’s reportable segments and at a consolidated level: Year Ended December 31, 2025 Tinder Hinge E&E MG Asia Corporate & unallocated costs Total Match Group (In thousands) Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders $ 613,446 Add back: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests a 15 Income tax provision a 132,542 Other income, net a (21,025) Interest expense a 147,551 Operating income (loss) $ 832,638 $ 166,286 $ 63,266 $ 6,258 $ (195,919) $ 872,529 Stock-based compensation expense 89,586 56,279 38,548 21,052 52,737 258,202 Depreciation 19,127 3,934 24,252 14,887 4,912 67,112 Amortization of intangibles — — 14,370 24,178 — 38,548 Adjusted EBITDA $ 941,351 $ 226,499 $ 140,436 $ 66,375 $ (138,270) $ 1,236,391 Year Ended December 31, 2024 Tinder Hinge E&E MG Asia Corporate & unallocated costs Total Match Group (In thousands) Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders $ 551,276 Add back: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests a 37 Income tax provision a 152,743 Other income, net a (40,815) Interest expense a 160,071 Operating income (loss) $ 889,222 $ 121,482 $ 66,088 $ (32,345) $ (221,135) $ 823,312 Stock-based compensation expense 90,141 42,673 54,922 25,818 53,827 267,381 Depreciation 37,660 2,323 21,732 20,834 4,950 87,499 Impairments and amortization of intangibles — — 27,676 46,499 — 74,175 Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,017,023 $ 166,478 $ 170,418 $ 60,806 $ (162,358) $ 1,252,367 53 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31, 2023 Tinder Hinge E&E MG Asia Corporate & unallocated costs Total Match Group (In thousands) Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders $ 651,539 Add back: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests a (67) Income tax provision a 125,309 Other income, net a (19,772) Interest expense a 159,887 Operating income (loss) $ 955,519 $ 74,261 $ 82,460 $ (8,675) $ (186,669) $ 916,896 Stock-based compensation expense 68,644 31,459 50,268 23,399 58,329 232,099 Depreciation 25,197 1,926 18,732 11,671 4,281 61,807 Amortization of intangibles — — 12,336 35,395 — 47,731 Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,049,360 $ 107,646 $ 163,796 $ 61,790 $ (124,059) $ 1,258,533 ______________________ (a) Management does not allocate these items to segments. 54 Table of Contents Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates on Revenue The impact of foreign exchange rates on the Company, due to its global reach, may be an important factor in understanding period over period comparisons if movement in exchange rates is significant.
These decreases in cash were partially offset by an increase from other assets of $25.3 million, primarily related to amortization of certain assets, and an increase in income taxes payable of $22.2 million due to the timing of tax payments.
These decreases in cash were partially offset by an increase from other assets of $25.3 million, primarily related to amortization of certain assets, and an increase from income taxes payable of $22.2 million due to the timing of tax payments.
Recoverability and Estimated Useful Lives of Definite-lived Intangible Assets We review the carrying value of all definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability and Estimated Useful Lives of Definite-lived Intangible Assets We review the carrying value of all definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable.
Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are its cash and cash equivalents as well as cash flows generated from operations. At December 31, 2024, $499.4 million was available under the Credit Facility. The Company has various obligations related to long-term debt instruments and operating leases.
Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are its cash and cash equivalents as well as cash flows generated from operations. At December 31, 2025 , $499.4 million was available under the Credit Facility. The Company has various obligations related to long-term debt instruments and operating leases.
At December 31, 2024, $450 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 4.625% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 4.625% Senior Notes due June 1, 2028, with interest payable each June 1 and December 1, which were issued on May 19, 2020.
At December 31, 2025 , $450 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 4.625% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 4.625% Senior Notes due June 1, 2028, with interest payable each June 1 and December 1, which were issued on May 19, 2020.
At December 31, 2024, $350 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 4.125% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 4.125% Senior Notes due August 1, 2030, with interest payable each February 1 and August 1, which were issued on February 11, 2020.
At December 31, 2025 , $350 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 4.125% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 4.125% Senior Notes due August 1, 2030, with interest payable each February 1 and August 1, which were issued on February 11, 2020.
At December 31, 2024, $500 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 3.625% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 3.625% Senior Notes due October 1, 2031, with interest payable each April 1 and October 1, which were issued on October 4, 2021.
At December 31, 2025 , $500 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 3.625% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 3.625% Senior Notes due October 1, 2031, with interest payable each April 1 and October 1, which were issued on October 4, 2021.
The value of RSUs is expensed as stock-based compensation expense over the applicable vesting term. For PSU awards, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of Match Group common stock and expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term if the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.
For PSU awards, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of Match Group common stock and expensed as stock- based compensation over the vesting term if the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.
At December 31, 2024, $500 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 5.625% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 5.625% Senior Notes due February 15, 2029, with interest payable each February 15 and August 15, which were issued on February 15, 2019.
At December 31, 2025 , $500 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 5.625% Senior Notes - MG Holdings II’s 5.625% Senior Notes due February 15, 2029, with interest payable each February 15 and August 15, which were issued on February 15, 2019.
Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Goodwill is the Company’s largest asset with a carrying value of $2.3 billion at each of December 31, 2024 and 2023, representing 52% of the Company’s total assets on both dates.
Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Goodwill is the Company’s largest asset with a carrying value of $2.3 billion at each of December 31, 2025 and 2024 , representing 52% of the Company’s total assets on both dates.
Adjusted Operating Income is among the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our business, on which our internal budget is based, and by which management is compensated. Revenue excluding foreign exchange effects provides a comparable framework for assessing how our business performed without the effect of exchange rate differences when compared to prior periods.
Adjusted EBITDA is among the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our business, on which our internal budget is based, and by which management is compensated. Revenue excluding foreign exchange effects provides a comparable framework for assessing how our business performed without the effect of exchange rate differences when compared to prior periods.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company reclassified certain indefinite-lived intangible assets with a carrying value of $47.2 million to the definite-lived intangible asset category because these assets were no longer considered to have an indefinite life.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company reclassified certain indefinite-lived intangible assets with a carrying value of $47.2 million to the definite-lived intangible asset category because these assets were no longer considered to have an indefinite life. No such assets were identified during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Revenues from the Evergreen brands have declined in recent years, while Emerging brands are in the early stages of growth and in many cases are relying on marketing to increase the size of their user base.
Revenues from the Evergreen brands have declined in recent years, while Emerging brands have experienced growth and in many cases are relying on marketing to increase the size of their user base.
At December 31, 2024, there was $0.6 million outstanding in letters of credit and $499.4 million of availability under the Credit Facility. • Term Loan - The term loan facility under the credit agreement of MG Holdings II.
At December 31, 2025 , there was $0.6 million outstanding in letters of credit and $499.4 million of availability under the Credit Facility. • Term Loan - The former term loan facility under the credit agreement of MG Holdings II.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2024 consists primarily of capital expenditures of $50.6 million that are primarily related to internal development of software and purchases of computer hardware.
Net cash used in investing activities in 2024 consists primarily of capital expenditures of $50.6 million that are primarily related to internal development of software and purchases of computer hardware.
Under both the January and December Share Repurchase Programs, shares of our common stock may be purchased on a discretionary basis from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
Under the December 2024 Share Repurchase Program, shares of our common stock may be purchased on a discretionary basis from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
Additional financing may not be available on terms favorable to the Company or at all. 52 Table of Contents CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The following disclosure is provided to supplement the descriptions of Match Group’s accounting policies contained in “Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in regard to significant areas of judgment.
Additional financing may not be available on terms favorable to the Company or at all. 58 Table of Contents CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The following disclosure is provided to supplement the descriptions of Match Group’s accounting policies contained in “ Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in regard to significant areas of judgment.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Key Terms: Operating and financial metrics: • Tinder consists of the world-wide activity of the brand Tinder ® . • Hinge consists of the world-wide activity of the brand Hinge ® . • Evergreen & Emerging (“E&E”) consists of the world-wide activity of our Evergreen brands, which include Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Plenty Of Fish®, and a number of demographically focused brands, and our Emerging brands, which include BLK®, Chispa™, The League®, Archer®, Upward®, Yuzu™, and other smaller brands. • Match Group Asia (“MG Asia”) consists of the world-wide activity of the brands primarily focused on Asia and the Middle East, including Pairs™ and Azar®, which has expanded into Europe and the U.S. • Corporate and unallocated costs includes 1) corporate expenses (such as executive management, investor relations, corporate development, and board of directors and public company listing fees), 2) portions of corporate services (such as legal, human resources, accounting, and tax), and 3) certain centrally managed services and technology that have not been allocated to the individual business segments (such as central trust and safety operations and certain shared software). • Direct Revenue is revenue that is received directly from end users of our services and includes both subscription and à la carte revenue. • Indirect Revenue is revenue that is not received directly from an end user of our services, substantially all of which is advertising revenue. • Payers are unique users at a brand level in a given month from whom we earned Direct Revenue.
Key Terms: Operating and financial metrics: • Tinder consists of the world-wide activity of the brand Tinder®. • Hinge consists of the world-wide activity of the brand Hinge®. • Evergreen & Emerging (“E&E”) consists of the world-wide activity of our Evergreen brands, including Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Plenty Of Fish®, and a number of demographically focused brands, and our Emerging brands, including BLK®, Chispa™, The League®, Archer®, Upward®, Yuzu™, Salams®, HER™, and other smaller brands. • Match Group Asia (“MG Asia”) consists of the world-wide activity of the brands Pairs™ and Azar®. • Corporate and unallocated costs includes 1) corporate expenses (such as executive management, investor relations, corporate development, board of directors, and public company listing fees), 2) portions of corporate services (such as legal, human resources, accounting, and tax), and 3) certain centrally managed services and technology that have not been allocated to the individual business segments (such as central trust and safety operations and certain shared software). • Direct Revenue is revenue that is received directly from end users of our services and includes both subscription and à la carte revenue. • Indirect Revenue is revenue that is not received directly from an end user of our services, substantially all of which is advertising revenue. • Payers are unique users at a brand level in a given month from whom we earned Direct Revenue.
The carrying value 54 Table of Contents of a definite-lived intangible asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset.
The carrying value of a definite-lived intangible asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset group.
If we did not settle awards on a net basis and instead issued a sufficient number of shares to cover the $302.5 million employee withholding tax obligation, 8.5 million additional shares would be issued by the Company. At December 31, 2024, most of the Company’s international cash can be repatriated without significant tax consequences.
If we did not settle awards on a net basis and instead issued a sufficient number of shares to cover the $262.0 million employee withholding tax obligation, 8.4 million additional shares would be issued by the Company. At December 31, 2025 , most of the Company’s international cash can be repatriated without significant tax consequences.
See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for the definition of Adjusted Operating Income and a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted Operating Income. 35 Table of Contents MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Match Group, Inc., through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections.
See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA. 42 Table of Contents MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Match Group, Inc., through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections.
We accomplish these objectives, in part, by issuing awards denominated in the equity of our non-public subsidiaries as well as in Match Group, Inc. We further refine this approach by tailoring the terms of awards as appropriate.
We also utilize stock-based awards as part of our acquisition strategy. We accomplish these objectives, in part, by issuing awards denominated in the equity of our non-public subsidiaries as well as in Match Group, Inc. We further refine this approach by tailoring the terms of awards as appropriate.
Our international revenue represented 54% of our total revenue for both years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. We vary our pricing to align with local market conditions and our international businesses typically earn revenue in local currencies.
Our international revenue represented 56% and 54% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. We vary our pricing to align with local market conditions and our international businesses typically earn revenue in local currencies.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of certain of the Company’s acquired trade names and trademarks, have a carrying value of $96.9 million and $183.1 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of certain of the Company’s acquired trade names and trademarks, have a carrying value of $105.6 million and $96.9 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.
Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world. We manage our portfolio of brands in four business units: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. As used herein, “Match Group,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” and similar terms refer to Match Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
We manage our portfolio of brands in four business units: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. As used herein, “Match Group,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” and similar terms refer to Match Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see “Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 56 Table of Contents
Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see “ Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 61 Table of Contents
In connection with the annual impairment assessment, the Company reviews the useful lives for intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that an indefinite life may no longer be appropriate.
For assets with remaining cash flows, the Company conducted discounted cash flow valuations. In connection with the annual impairment assessment, the Company reviews the useful lives for intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that an indefinite life may no longer be appropriate.
Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From Adjusted Operating Income Stock-based compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based RSUs, and market-based awards.
Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From Adjusted EBITDA Stock-based compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants of RSUs, performance-based RSUs, and market-based awards.
The Company performed a qualitative impairment assessment as of October 1, 2024 and concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair values of our indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded the carrying values.
The Company performed a qualitative impairment assessment for certain indefinite-lived assets as of October 1, 2025 and concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair values of those indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying values.
For additional information on long-term debt, including maturity dates and interest rates, see “Note 7—Long-term Debt, net” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” For additional information on the operating leases, including a schedule of obligations by year, see “Note 13—Leases” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The Company believes it has sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy these future obligations.
For additional information on long-term debt, including maturity dates and interest rates, see “ Note 6—Long-term Debt, net ” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” For additional information on the operating leases, including a schedule of obligations by 57 Table of Contents year, see “ Note 12—Leases ” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The Company believes it has sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy these future obligations.
We spend advertising dollars against an expected lifetime value of a Payer that is realized over a multi-year period. While this advertising spend is intended to be profitable on that basis, it is nearly always negative during the period in which the expense is incurred.
Our data-driven approach provides us the flexibility to scale and optimize our advertising spend. We spend advertising dollars against an expected lifetime value of a Payer that is realized over a multi- year period. While this advertising spend is intended to be profitable on that basis, it is nearly always negative during the period in which the expense is incurred.
On December 10, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion in aggregate value of shares of Match Group common stock (the “December Share Repurchase Program”).
On December 10, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion in aggregate value of shares of Match Group common stock (the “December 2024 Share Repurchase Program”). The December 2024 Share Repurchase Program took effect when the January 2024 Share Repurchase Program was exhausted in April 2025.
The decrease in cash from changes in working capital primarily consists of a decrease in deferred revenue of $43.1 million as weekly subscriptions have increased and an increase in accounts receivable of $29.8 million primarily related to the timing of receipts and an increase in revenue from app stores.
The decrease in cash from changes in working capital primarily consists of a decrease from deferred revenue of $43.1 million as weekly subscriptions have increased and a decrease from accounts receivable of $29.8 million primarily related to the timing of receipts and an increase in revenue from app stores, which settle more slowly compared to credit card payments from web sales.
The carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets was $118.5 million and $122.7 million, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Income Taxes Match Group is subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions.
The carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets was $87.3 million and $118.5 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. 60 Table of Contents Income Taxes Match Group is subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, in connection with our decision to terminate certain of our live streaming services and our Hakuna app, we recognized impairment charges of $1.9 million related to definite-lived intangible assets in the Match Group Asia and Evergreen & Emerging segments.
No impairments were identified during the year ended December 31, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2024, in connection with our decision to terminate certain of our live streaming services and our Hakuna app, we recognized impairment charges of $1.9 million related to definite-lived intangible assets in the MG Asia and E&E segments.
At December 31, 2024, $575 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 2030 Exchangeable Notes - The 2.00% Exchangeable Senior Notes due January 15, 2030 issued by Match Group FinanceCo 3, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, which are exchangeable into shares of the Company's common stock. Interest is payable each January 15 and July 15.
At December 31, 2025 , $424 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding and is presented as a current liability. • 2030 Exchangeable Notes - The 2.00% Exchangeable Senior Notes due January 15, 2030 issued by Match Group FinanceCo 3, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, which are exchangeable into shares of the Company's common stock.
Assuming all equity awards outstanding on January 31, 2025 were net settled at the closing price on that date, we would issue 8.5 million shares of common stock (of which 0.6 million are related to vested awards and 7.9 million are related to unvested awards) and, assuming a 50% withholding rate, would remit $302.5 million in cash for withholding taxes (of which $20.7 million is related to vested awards and $281.8 million is related to unvested awards).
Assuming all equity awards outstanding on January 31, 2026 were net settled at the closing price on that date, we would issue 8.4 million shares of common stock (of which 0.1 million are related to vested awards and 8.3 million are related to unvested awards) and, assuming a 50% withholding rate, would remit $262.0 million in cash for withholding taxes (of which $4.0 million is related to vested awards and $258.0 million is related to unvested awards).
The value of RSUs with vesting subject only to continued service is based on the fair value of Match Group common stock on the grant date. The value 55 Table of Contents of RSUs that include a market condition is based on fair value estimated using a lattice model.
The value of RSUs with vesting subject only to continued service is based on the fair value of Match Group common stock on the grant date. The value of RSUs that include a market condition is based on fair value estimated using a lattice model. The value of RSUs is expensed as stock-based compensation expense over the applicable vesting term.
Both the January and December Share Repurchase Programs may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time. During the year ended 51 Table of Contents December 31, 2024, we repurchased 22.2 million shares for $752.7 million under the January Share Repurchase Program. Beginning mid-January 2025, the Company settles substantially all equity awards on a net basis.
The December 2024 Share Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2025 , we repurchased 24.7 million shares for $788.8 million under the January 2024 and December 2024 Share Repurchase Programs. Effective mid-January 2025, the Company settles substantially all equity awards on a net basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Term Loan bore interest at a term secured overnight financing rate plus an applicable adjustment (“Adjusted Term SOFR”) plus 1.75% and the then applicable rate was 7.27%. As of December 31, 2024, $425 million was outstanding under the Term Loan, which bore interest at 6.22%.
At December 31, 2024 , the Term Loan bore interest at a term secured overnight financing rate plus an applicable adjustment (“Adjusted Term SOFR”) plus 1.75% and the then applicable rate was 6.22%.
At December 31, 2024, $500 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. • 2026 Exchangeable Notes - The 0.875% Exchangeable Senior Notes due June 15, 2026 issued by Match Group FinanceCo 2, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, which are exchangeable into shares of the Company's common stock. Interest is payable each June 15 and December 15.
As of December 31, 2025 , $700 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. 41 Table of Contents • 2026 Exchangeable Notes - The 0.875% Exchangeable Senior Notes due June 15, 2026 issued by Match Group FinanceCo 2, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, which are exchangeable into shares of the Company's common stock.
Long-term Debt For a detailed description of long-term debt, see “Note 7—Long-term Debt, net” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8.
Long-term Debt For a detailed description of long-term debt, see “ Note 6—Long-term Debt, net ” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8.
Operating costs and expenses: • Cost of revenue consists primarily of the amortization of in-app purchase fees, Variable Expenses (defined below), and employee compensation expense and stock-based compensation expense for personnel engaged in data center and customer care functions. • Selling and marketing expense consists primarily of cost of acquisition expense, employee compensation expense, and stock-based compensation expense for personnel engaged in selling and marketing, sales support, and public relations functions. • General and administrative expense consists primarily of employee compensation expense and stock-based compensation expense for personnel engaged in executive management, finance, legal, tax, and human resources, fees for professional services (including transaction-related costs for acquisitions), and facilities costs. • Product development expense consists primarily of employee compensation expense and stock-based compensation expense that are not capitalized for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing, and enhancement of product offerings and related technology. • In-app purchase fees consists of the amortization of in-app purchase fees, which are monies paid to Apple and Google in connection with the processing of in-app purchases of subscriptions and service features through the in-app payment systems provided by Apple and Google. 34 Table of Contents • Variable Expenses consists primarily of hosting fees, credit card processing fees, and rent, energy, and bandwidth costs associated with data centers. • Cost of acquisition consists primarily of advertising expenditures, including online marketing (fees paid to search engines and social media sites), offline marketing, including television and print advertising, and production of advertising content. • Employee compensation expense consists primarily of compensation expense (excluding stock-based compensation expense) and other employee-related costs that are not capitalized. • Stock-based compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with awards of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based RSUs, and market-based awards that is not capitalized.
Operating costs and expenses: • Cost of revenue consists primarily of the amortization of in-app purchase fees, Variable Expenses (defined below), and employee compensation expense and stock-based compensation expense for personnel engaged in data center and customer care functions. • Selling and marketing expense consists primarily of cost of acquisition expense, employee compensation expense, and stock-based compensation expense for personnel engaged in selling and marketing, sales support, and public relations functions. • General and administrative expense consists primarily of employee compensation expense and stock- based compensation expense for personnel engaged in executive management, finance, legal, tax, and human resources, fees for professional services (including transaction-related costs for acquisitions), and facilities costs. 40 Table of Contents • Product development expense consists primarily of employee compensation expense and stock-based compensation expense that are not capitalized for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing, and enhancement of product offerings and related technology. • In-app purchase fees consists of the amortization of in-app purchase fees, which are monies paid to Apple and Google in connection with the processing of in-app purchases of subscriptions and service features through the in-app payment systems provided by Apple and Google.
During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, in connection with our decision to terminate certain of our live streaming services and our Hakuna app, we recognized impairment charges of $28.7 million related to indefinite-lived intangible assets in the Match Group Asia and Evergreen & Emerging segments.
During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, in connection with our decision to terminate certain of our live streaming services and our Hakuna app, we recognized impairment charges of $28.7 million related to indefinite-lived intangible assets in the MG Asia and E&E segments. For certain assets with no remaining cash flows, the Company fully impaired the asset.
The discount rates used in the Company’s 2023 quantitative assessments as part of the annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 15% to 18%, and the royalty rates used ranged from 3% to 8%. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment equal to the excess is recorded.
The discount rate used in the Company’s 2025 quantitative assessment as part of the annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment was 14% , and the royalty rate used was 6% . If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment equal to the excess is recorded.
In other cases, we condition the vesting of awards to the achievement of value targets for a specific subsidiary or the Company’s stock price; these awards are referred to as market-based awards. The Company issues RSUs and performance-based RSUs (“PSUs”).
For example, we issue certain awards with vesting conditioned on the achievement of specified performance targets such as revenue or profits; these awards are referred to as performance awards. In other cases, we condition the vesting of awards to the Company’s stock price; these awards are referred to as market-based awards. The Company issues RSUs and performance-based RSUs (“PSUs”).
If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded.
If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. If measuring the estimated fair value of each operating unit, the Company uses a combination of an income approach and a market approach.
Under the income approach, a discounted cash flow analysis is performed with assumptions and estimates of forecast operating cash flows, including revenue growth rates, profitability margins, and discount rates, which all vary among reporting units.
Under the income approach, a discounted cash flow analysis is performed with assumptions and estimates of forecast operating cash flows, including revenue growth rates, profitability margins, and discount rates, which all vary among reporting units. The market approach utilizes the guideline public companies method and is based on revenue and income multiple data derived from publicly traded peer group companies.
We are in the middle of our multi-year process of consolidating technology platforms across various Evergreen and Emerging brands to enable faster new feature releases and to reduce the cost to maintain those platforms. MG Asia.
We are near the end of our multi-year process of consolidating technology platforms across various Evergreen and Emerging brands to enable faster new feature releases and to reduce the cost to maintain those platforms. MG Asia. Our Azar app, which provides one-to-one video chat, has a market presence primarily in the Middle East and Europe.
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2024 is primarily due to purchases of treasury stock of $752.7 million and payments of $11.4 million of withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees for net-settled stock-based awards.
Net cash used in financing activities in 2024 is primarily due to purchases of treasury stock of $752.7 million and payments of $11.4 million of withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees for net-settled stock-based awards. These uses of cash were partially offset by $13.6 million of proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards.
Other income, net Years Ended December 31, 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 $ Change % Change 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Interest income $ 41,105 $ 14,333 54% $ 26,772 $ 22,404 513% $ 4,368 Foreign currency losses (579) 7,340 (93)% (7,919) (5,947) 302% (1,972) Other 289 (630) (69)% 919 (4,718) (84)% 5,637 Other income, net $ 40,815 $ 21,043 106% $ 19,772 $ 11,739 146% $ 8,033 Income tax provision Years Ended December 31, 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 $ Change % Change 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Income tax provision $ 152,743 $ 27,434 22% $ 125,309 $ 109,948 NM $ 15,361 Effective income tax rate 22% 16% 4% ______________________ NM = Not Meaningful For discussion of income taxes, see “Note 3—Income Taxes” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax provision from continuing operations of $152.7 million at an effective tax rate of 22%, which is higher than the statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes and nondeductible stock-based compensation, partially offset by a lower tax rate on U.S. income derived from foreign sources and research credits.
Other income, net Years Ended December 31, 2025 $ Change % Change 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Interest income $ 21,935 $ (19,170) (47)% $ 41,105 $ 14,333 54% $ 26,772 Foreign currency losses (8,316) (7,737) NM (579) 7,340 (93)% (7,919) Other 7,406 7,117 NM 289 (630) (69)% 919 Other income, net $ 21,025 $ (19,790) (48)% $ 40,815 $ 21,043 106% $ 19,772 ______________________ NM = Not Meaningful Income tax provision Years Ended December 31, 2025 $ Change % Change 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Income tax provision $ 132,542 $ (20,201) (13)% $ 152,743 $ 27,434 22% $ 125,309 Effective income tax rate 18% 22% 16% For discussion of income taxes, see “ Note 3—Income Taxes ” to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” For the year ended December 31, 2025 , the Company recorded an income tax provision of $132.5 million at an effective tax rate of 18% , which is lower than the statutory rate primarily due to a lower rate on U.S. income derived from foreign sources and research credits.
While the goal is the same for each brand, the means to achieve that goal can be differentiated by how a specific brand targets their primary demographic. With users of our apps often utilizing multiple apps, our brands can often have overlap on targeted users.
While the goal is the same for each brand, the means to achieve that goal can be differentiated by how a specific brand targets their primary user demographic. With users of our apps often utilizing multiple apps, our brands can often have overlapping target users. The overall trends affecting all brands within our portfolio, include the following: In-App Purchase Fees.
Where we are required to use Apple’s or Google’s payment systems, we pay Apple and Google, as applicable, a meaningful share (generally 30% or, for subscriptions purchased on Android devices, 15%) of the revenue we receive from these transactions. Where payments on Android devices are processed through other payment systems, we are also required to pay Google a meaningful share.
Where users make in-app purchases using Apple’s or Google’s payment systems, we are required to pay Apple and Google, as applicable, a meaningful share (for subscribers, generally up to 30% on iOS and 15% on Android) of the revenue we receive from these transactions.
We believe this measure is useful to analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted Operating Income measure because they are non-cash in nature. Adjusted Operating Income has certain limitations because it excludes the impact of certain expenses.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations because it excludes certain expenses. At a segment level, the closest GAAP measure is operating income (loss) as items outside operating income (loss) are not allocated to segments.
Adjusted Operating Income Adjusted Operating Income is defined as operating income excluding: (1) stock-based compensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets, if applicable, and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements, as applicable.
Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders excluding: (1) net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interests; (2) income tax provision or benefit; (3) other income (expense), net; (4) interest expense; (5) depreciation; (6) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets, if applicable, and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in fair value of contingent consideration arrangements, as applicable; and (7) stock-based compensation expense.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 49 Table of Contents Cash Flow Information In summary, the Company’s cash flows from continuing operations are as follows: Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations $ 932,719 $ 896,791 $ 525,688 Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations (58,538) (76,581) (71,702) Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations (758,304) (534,068) (689,173) 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2024 includes adjustments to earnings consisting primarily of $267.4 million of stock-based compensation expense; $87.5 million of depreciation; $74.2 million of impairments and amortization of intangibles; deferred income taxes of $15.0 million; and other adjustments of $2.0 million, which includes amortization of deferred financing costs of $6.5 million.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 56 Table of Contents Cash Flow Information In summary, the Company’s cash flows are as follows: Years ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,080,380 $ 932,719 $ 896,791 Net cash used in investing activities (46,831) (58,538) (76,581) Net cash used in financing activities (984,894) (758,304) (534,068) 2025 Net cash provided by operating activities in 2025 includes adjustments to income consisting primarily of $258.2 million of stock-based compensation expense; $67.1 million of depreciation; $38.5 million of amortization of intangibles; and deferred income taxes of $44.9 million .
The December Share Repurchase Program will take effect when the January Share Repurchase Program, of which $247 million in aggregate value of shares of Match Group common stock remains available as of December 31, 2024, is exhausted.
Under the December 2024 Share Repurchase Program, $958.5 million in aggregate value of shares of Match Group common stock remains available for repurchase as of January 31, 2026.
The Company is continuing to monitor future developments. 45 Table of Contents NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Match Group reports Adjusted Operating Income and Revenue excluding foreign exchange effects, both of which are supplemental measures to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
The Company is continuing to monitor future developments, including the newly-introduced side-by-side safe harbor, which would exclude U.S.-parented multinational enterprises from the scope of certain Pillar II taxes. 51 Table of Contents NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Match Group reports Adjusted EBITDA and Revenue excluding foreign exchange effects, both of which are supplemental measures to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Operating income further benefited from decreases in impairments of intangible assets of $316.1 million, partially offset by increased stock-based compensation expense primarily due to new stock-based awards granted during the year. 43 Table of Contents At December 31, 2024, there was $359.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all stock-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.8 years.
The change in operating income (loss) is primarily due to the impairments and amortization of intangible assets in 2024 related to the shutdown of the Hakuna app in the second half of the year. 49 Table of Contents At December 31, 2025 , there was $305.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all stock-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years .
At December 31, 2024, based on our qualitative analysis performed, none of the Company’s remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets fair values were identified as being near their carrying value.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, based on those indefinite-lived intangible assets for which a quantitative analyses was performed, none of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets fair values were identified as being below 110% of their carrying value.
These uses of cash were partially offset by $13.6 million of proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards. 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2023 includes adjustments to earnings consisting primarily of $232.1 million of stock-based compensation expense; $61.8 million of depreciation; $47.7 million of impairments and amortization of intangibles; deferred income taxes of $26.6 million; and other adjustments of $9.9 million, which includes amortization of deferred financing costs of $6.5 million.
These uses of cash were partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of the 6.125% Senior Notes of $700.0 million. 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities in 2024 includes adjustments to income consisting primarily of $267.4 million of stock-based compensation expense; $87.5 million of depreciation; $74.2 million of impairments and amortization of intangibles; deferred income taxes of $15.0 million; and other adjustments of $2.0 million, which includes amortization of deferred financing costs of $6.5 million.
The following tables present the impact of foreign exchange effects on total revenue and Direct Revenue by segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: Years ended December 31, 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Total Revenue, as reported $ 3,479,373 $ 114,869 3% $ 3,364,504 Foreign exchange effects 73,769 Total Revenue excluding foreign exchange effects $ 3,553,142 $ 188,638 6% $ 3,364,504 Tinder Direct Revenue, as reported $ 1,940,619 $ 22,990 1% $ 1,917,629 Foreign exchange effects 45,564 Tinder Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 1,986,183 $ 68,554 4% $ 1,917,629 Hinge Direct Revenue, as reported $ 550,435 $ 153,950 39% $ 396,485 Foreign exchange effects (371) Hinge Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 550,064 $ 153,579 39% $ 396,485 E&E Direct Revenue, as reported $ 642,988 $ (48,438) (7)% $ 691,426 Foreign exchange effects 1,462 E&E Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 644,450 $ (46,976) (7)% $ 691,426 MG Asia Direct Revenue, as reported $ 283,936 $ (18,655) (6)% $ 302,591 Foreign exchange effects 26,163 MG Asia Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 310,099 $ 7,508 2% $ 302,591 48 Table of Contents FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Financial Position December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents: United States $ 705,967 $ 647,177 All other countries 260,026 215,263 Total cash and cash equivalents 965,993 862,440 Short-term investments 4,734 6,200 Total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 970,727 $ 868,640 Long-term debt, net: Credit Facility due March 20, 2029 (a) $ — $ — Term Loan due February 13, 2027 425,000 425,000 5.00% Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 450,000 450,000 4.625% Senior Notes due June 1, 2028 500,000 500,000 5.625% Senior Notes due February 15, 2029 350,000 350,000 4.125% Senior Notes due August 1, 2030 500,000 500,000 3.625% Senior Notes due October 1, 2031 500,000 500,000 2026 Exchangeable Notes due June 15, 2026 575,000 575,000 2030 Exchangeable Notes due January 15, 2030 575,000 575,000 Total long-term debt 3,875,000 3,875,000 Less: Unamortized original issue discount 2,554 3,479 Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs 23,463 29,279 Total long-term debt, net $ 3,848,983 $ 3,842,242 ______________________ (a) The maturity date of the Credit Facility is the earlier of (x) March 20, 2029 and (y) the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date of the Term Loan or the existing senior notes due 2027, 2028, or 2029, or any new indebtedness used to refinance the Term Loan or such senior notes that matures prior to the date that is 91 days after March 20, 2029, in each case if and only if at least $250 million in aggregate principal amount of such debt is outstanding on such date.
The following tables present the impact of foreign exchange effects on total revenue and Direct Revenue by segment for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 : Years ended December 31, 2025 $ Change % Change 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Total Revenue, as reported $ 3,487,197 $ 7,824 —% $ 3,479,373 Foreign exchange effects (23,789) Total Revenue excluding foreign exchange effects $ 3,463,408 $ (15,965) —% $ 3,479,373 Tinder Direct Revenue, as reported $ 1,862,922 $ (77,697) (4)% $ 1,940,619 Foreign exchange effects (14,836) Tinder Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 1,848,086 $ (92,533) (5)% $ 1,940,619 Hinge Direct Revenue, as reported $ 690,870 $ 140,435 26% $ 550,435 Foreign exchange effects (4,634) Hinge Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 686,236 $ 135,801 25% $ 550,435 E&E Direct Revenue, as reported $ 593,763 $ (49,225) (8)% $ 642,988 Foreign exchange effects (6,680) E&E Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 587,083 $ (55,905) (9)% $ 642,988 MG Asia Direct Revenue, as reported $ 267,322 $ (16,614) (6)% $ 283,936 Foreign exchange effects 2,523 MG Asia Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects $ 269,845 $ (14,091) (5)% $ 283,936 55 Table of Contents FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Financial Position December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents: United States $ 687,987 $ 705,967 All other countries 339,851 260,026 Total cash and cash equivalents 1,027,838 965,993 Short-term investments 3,461 4,734 Total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 1,031,299 $ 970,727 Long-term debt, net: Credit Facility due March 20, 2029 (a) $ — $ — Term Loan due February 13, 2027 — 425,000 5.00% Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 450,000 450,000 4.625% Senior Notes due June 1, 2028 500,000 500,000 5.625% Senior Notes due February 15, 2029 350,000 350,000 4.125% Senior Notes due August 1, 2030 500,000 500,000 3.625% Senior Notes due October 1, 2031 500,000 500,000 6.125% Senior Notes due September 15, 2033 700,000 — 2026 Exchangeable Notes due June 15, 2026 423,854 575,000 2030 Exchangeable Notes due January 15, 2030 575,000 575,000 Total long-term debt 3,998,854 3,875,000 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt 423,854 — Less: Unamortized original issue discount 1,043 2,554 Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs 24,858 23,463 Total long-term debt, net $ 3,549,099 $ 3,848,983 ______________________ (a) The maturity date of the Credit Facility is the earlier of (x) March 20, 2029 and (y) the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date of the existing senior notes due 2027, 2028, or 2029, or any new indebtedness used to refinance such senior notes that matures prior to the date that is 91 days after March 20, 2029, in each case if and only if at least $250 million in aggregate principal amount of such debt is outstanding on such date.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets The Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair values of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying values.
The Company performed a qualitative impairment assessment as of October 1, 2025 and 2024 and concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair values of each reporting unit exceeded their carrying values. 59 Table of Contents Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets The Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair values of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying values.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” Revenue Years Ended December 31, 2024 Change % Change 2023 Change % Change 2022 (Amounts in thousands, except RPP) Direct Revenue Tinder $ 1,940,619 $ 22,990 1% $ 1,917,629 $ 123,162 7% $ 1,794,467 Hinge 550,435 153,950 39% 396,485 112,817 40% 283,668 Evergreen & Emerging 642,988 (48,438) (7)% 691,426 (38,946) (5)% 730,372 MG Asia 283,936 (18,655) (6)% 302,591 (19,123) (6)% 321,714 Total Direct Revenue $ 3,417,978 $ 109,847 3% $ 3,308,131 $ 177,910 6% $ 3,130,221 Indirect Revenue 61,395 5,022 9% 56,373 (2,249) (4)% 58,622 Total Revenue $ 3,479,373 $ 114,869 3% $ 3,364,504 $ 175,661 6% $ 3,188,843 Payers: Tinder 9,696 (679) (7)% 10,375 (502) (5)% 10,877 Hinge 1,532 290 23% 1,242 262 27% 980 Evergreen & Emerging 2,666 (400) (13)% 3,066 (421) (12)% 3,487 MG Asia 1,004 85 9% 919 (73) (7)% 992 Total 14,898 (704) (5)% 15,602 (734) (4)% 16,336 (Change calculated using non-rounded numbers) RPP: Tinder $ 16.68 $ 1.28 8% $ 15.40 $ 1.65 12% $ 13.75 Hinge $ 29.94 $ 3.33 13% $ 26.61 $ 2.50 10% $ 24.11 Evergreen & Emerging $ 20.10 $ 1.31 7% $ 18.79 $ 1.33 8% $ 17.46 MG Asia $ 23.56 $ (3.94) (14)% $ 27.50 $ 0.46 2% $ 27.04 Total $ 19.12 $ 1.45 8% $ 17.67 $ 1.70 11% $ 15.97 For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 Tinder Direct Revenue grew $23.0 million, or 1%, in 2024 versus 2023.
Revenue Years Ended December 31, 2025 Change % Change 2024 Change % Change 2023 (Amounts in thousands, except RPP) Direct Revenue Tinder $ 1,862,922 $ (77,697) (4)% $ 1,940,619 $ 22,990 1% $ 1,917,629 Hinge 690,870 140,435 26% 550,435 153,950 39% 396,485 Evergreen & Emerging 593,763 (49,225) (8)% 642,988 (48,438) (7)% 691,426 MG Asia 267,322 (16,614) (6)% 283,936 (18,655) (6)% 302,591 Total Direct Revenue $ 3,414,877 $ (3,101) —% $ 3,417,978 $ 109,847 3% $ 3,308,131 Indirect Revenue 72,320 10,925 18% 61,395 5,022 9% 56,373 Total Revenue $ 3,487,197 $ 7,824 —% $ 3,479,373 $ 114,869 3% $ 3,364,504 Payers: Tinder 9,026 (670) (7)% 9,696 (679) (7)% 10,375 Hinge 1,801 269 18% 1,532 290 23% 1,242 Evergreen & Emerging 2,282 (384) (14)% 2,666 (400) (13)% 3,066 MG Asia 1,056 52 5% 1,004 85 9% 919 Total 14,165 (733) (5)% 14,898 (704) (5)% 15,602 (Change calculated using non-rounded numbers) RPP: Tinder $ 17.20 $ 0.52 3% $ 16.68 $ 1.28 8% $ 15.40 Hinge $ 31.97 $ 2.03 7% $ 29.94 $ 3.33 13% $ 26.61 Evergreen & Emerging $ 21.69 $ 1.59 8% $ 20.10 $ 1.31 7% $ 18.79 MG Asia $ 21.10 $ (2.46) (10)% $ 23.56 $ (3.94) (14)% $ 27.50 Total $ 20.09 $ 0.97 5% $ 19.12 $ 1.45 8% $ 17.67 Tinder Direct Revenue declined $77.7 million , or 4% .
In January 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a share repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion in aggregate value of shares of Match Group stock (the “January Share Repurchase Program”).
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2025 , other than those described above. On January 30, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion in aggregate value of shares of Match Group stock (the “January 2024 Share Repurchase Program”).
For established brands, we seek to optimize for total return on advertising spend by frequently analyzing and adjusting spend to focus on marketing channels and markets that generate returns above our thresholds. Our data-driven approach provides us the flexibility to scale and optimize our advertising spend.
Additionally, some brands utilize offline and out-of-home marketing campaigns, such as on television and outdoor billboards. For established brands, we seek to optimize for total return on advertising spend by frequently analyzing and adjusting spend to focus on marketing channels and markets that generate returns above our thresholds.
Purchases made by our customers through mobile applications, as opposed to desktop or mobile web, continue to increase, and are required in most cases to be processed through the in-app payment systems provided by Apple and Google, although some of our applications are currently able to use their own payment systems for in-app purchases made on Android devices.
Purchases made by our users through mobile applications, as opposed to desktop or mobile web, continue to increase, and are generally processed through the in-app payment systems provided by Apple and Google, notwithstanding the availability of alternative payment options in certain circumstances.
The benefits were partially offset by higher state income taxes due to higher taxable income in the U.S. A number of countries have enacted or are actively drafting legislation to implement the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's ("OECD") international tax framework, including the Pillar II minimum tax regime.
The impacts of the legislation are reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. 50 Table of Contents A number of countries have enacted or are actively drafting legislation to implement the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's ("OECD") international tax framework, including the Pillar II minimum tax regime.
Accounting for stock-based compensation at the Company is often complex due to the variety of instruments we use to attract, retain, and reward employees at many of our brands by allowing them to benefit from the value they help to create. We also utilize stock-based awards as part of our acquisition strategy.
Stock-Based Compensation The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $258.2 million and $267.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. We use a variety of instruments we use to attract, retain, and reward employees at many of our brands by allowing them to benefit from the value they help to create.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an income tax provision from continuing operations of $125.3 million at an effective tax rate of 16%, which is lower than the statutory rate primarily due to (i) a release of a valuation allowance associated with U.S. foreign tax credits that we now expect to utilize, (ii) a lower tax rate on U.S. income derived from foreign sources, and (iii) the generation of federal and state research credits.
For the year ended December 31, 2024 , the Company recorded an income tax provision of $152.7 million at an effective tax rate of 22% , which is higher than the statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes and nondeductible stock-based compensation, partially offset by a lower tax rate on U.S. income derived from foreign sources and research credits.
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2023 is primarily due to purchases of treasury stock of $546.2 million and payments of $5.9 million of withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees for net-settled stock-based awards.
Net cash used in financing activities in 2025 is primarily due to purchases of treasury stock of $788.8 million , the repayment of the Term Loan of $425.0 million , dividends paid of $186.3 million , payments to repurchase a portion of the 2026 Exchangeable Notes of $147.8 million , and payments of $128.5 million of withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees for net-settled stock-based awards.
Apple’s plan is subject to approval by the European Commission, which has launched infringement proceedings against Apple and may require further concessions from Apple. For additional information, see “Item 1 Business—Dependencies on services provided by others—App Stores.” Implementing new technologies that enhance our user experience.
Apple’s plan is subject to approval by the European Commission, which has launched infringement proceedings against Apple and may require further concessions from Apple.
The decrease in cash from changes in working capital primarily consists of an increase in accounts receivable of $107.4 million primarily related to the timing of receipts and an increase in revenue from app stores, and a decrease in deferred revenue of $41.2 million as weekly subscriptions have increased.
The increase in cash from changes in working capital primarily consists of an increase from other assets of $45.9 million , a decrease from accounts receivable of $23.6 million , and a decrease from accounts payable of $17.2 million primarily related to timing of payments.
These expenses are not paid in cash. Long-term debt: • Credit Facility - The revolving credit facility under the credit agreement of MG Holdings II. On March 20, 2024, we entered into an amendment to reduce the borrowing availability under the Credit Facility from $750 million to $500 million and extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility.
These expenses are not paid in cash. Long-term debt: • Credit Facility - The revolving credit facility under the credit agreement of MG Holdings II.
At December 31, 2024, $575 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. Non-GAAP financial measure: • Adjusted Operating Income - is a Non-GAAP financial measure.
Interest is payable each January 15 and July 15. At December 31, 2025 , $575 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding. Non-GAAP financial measure: • Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) - is a Non-GAAP financial measure.
As foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate, translation of the statement of operations of our international businesses into U.S. dollars affects year-over-year comparability of operating results. 2024 Consolidated Results In 2024, total revenue grew 3%, operating income decreased 10%, and Adjusted Operating Income was flat year-over-year.
As foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate, translation of the statement of operations of our international businesses into U.S. dollars affects year-over-year comparability of operating results. 45 Table of Contents Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 , 2024 and 2023 The following discussion should be read in conjunction with “Item 8.
For the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 Impairments and amortization of intangibles decreased primarily due to impairments of both indefinite-lived intangible assets and definite-lived intangible assets in the prior period primarily at MG Asia. 42 Table of Contents Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Years Ended December 31, 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 $ Change % Change 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Operating income (loss): Tinder $ 889,222 $ (66,297) (7)% $ 955,519 $ (951) —% $ 956,470 Hinge 121,482 47,221 64% 74,261 (4,462) (6)% 78,723 Evergreen & Emerging 66,088 (16,372) (20)% 82,460 46,581 130% 35,879 MG Asia (32,345) (23,670) 273% (8,675) 303,352 (97)% (312,027) Corporate and unallocated costs (221,135) (34,466) 18% (186,669) 57,371 (24)% (244,040) Operating income $ 823,312 $ (93,584) (10)% $ 916,896 $ 401,891 78% $ 515,005 Adjusted Operating Income (Loss): Tinder $ 1,017,023 $ (32,337) (3)% $ 1,049,360 $ 21,477 2% $ 1,027,883 Hinge 166,478 58,832 55% 107,646 16,498 18% 91,148 Evergreen & Emerging 170,418 6,622 4% 163,796 4,079 3% 159,717 MG Asia 60,806 (984) (2)% 61,790 27,358 79% 34,432 Corporate and unallocated costs (162,358) (38,299) 31% (124,059) 60,385 (33)% (184,444) Adjusted Operating Income $ 1,252,367 $ (6,166) —% $ 1,258,533 $ 129,797 11% $ 1,128,736 For a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted Operating Income, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 Operating income decreased 10% or $93.6 million, and Adjusted Operating Income was relatively flat compared to 2023.
Impairments and amortization of intangibles Years Ended December 31, 2025 $ Change % Change 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Impairments and amortization of intangibles $ 38,548 $ (35,627) (48)% $ 74,175 $ 26,444 55% $ 47,731 Percentage of revenue 1% 2% 1% Impairments and amortization of intangibles decreased primarily due to impairments of intangible assets at E&E and MG Asia in the prior year as a result of the termination of certain of our live streaming services and the Hakuna app in 2024. 48 Table of Contents Net Income, Operating Income, and Adjusted EBITDA Years Ended December 31, 2025 $ Change % Change 2024 $ Change % Change 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders $ 613,446 $ 62,170 11% $ 551,276 $ (100,263) (15)% $ 651,539 Operating income (loss) Tinder $ 832,638 $ (56,584) (6)% $ 889,222 $ (66,297) (7)% $ 955,519 Hinge 166,286 44,804 37% 121,482 47,221 64% 74,261 Evergreen & Emerging 63,266 (2,822) (4)% 66,088 (16,372) (20)% 82,460 MG Asia 6,258 38,603 NM (32,345) (23,670) 273% (8,675) Corporate and unallocated costs (195,919) 25,216 (11)% (221,135) (34,466) 18% (186,669) Operating income $ 872,529 $ 49,217 6% $ 823,312 $ (93,584) (10)% $ 916,896 Adjusted EBITDA Tinder $ 941,351 $ (75,672) (7)% $ 1,017,023 $ (32,337) (3)% $ 1,049,360 Hinge 226,499 60,021 36% 166,478 58,832 55% 107,646 Evergreen & Emerging 140,436 (29,982) (18)% 170,418 6,622 4% 163,796 MG Asia 66,375 5,569 9% 60,806 (984) (2)% 61,790 Corporate and unallocated costs (138,270) 24,088 (15)% (162,358) (38,299) 31% (124,059) Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,236,391 $ (15,976) (1)% $ 1,252,367 $ (6,166) —% $ 1,258,533 ______________________ NM = Not meaningful For a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA for each reportable segment, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” • Tinder’s operating income was $832.6 million , down 6% , and Adjusted EBITDA was $941.4 million , down 7% , primarily due to costs associated with a legal settlement and the decrease in revenue, partially offset by a reduction of in-app purchase fees.
Revenue growth was driven by both growth in the U.S. market as well as continued expansion efforts in certain European markets. Payers increased 23% compared to 2023. Additionally, RPP increased 13% over 2023 primarily due to pricing optimizations and increased spend on á la carte features. E&E Direct Revenue declined 7% in 2024 versus 2023.
Revenue growth was driven by both growth in the U.S. and other English-speaking markets as well as continued expansion efforts in certain European markets. Payers increased 18% and RPP increased 7% .
On January 21, 2025, the Company repaid the Term Loan in full utilizing cash on hand. The Company anticipates that it will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its operations.
During 2025, we repurchased $151.1 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Exchangeable Notes. The Company anticipates that it will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its operations. The Company expects that 2026 cash capital expenditures will be between $55 million and $65 million, flat to 2025 cash capital expenditures.
These decreases in cash were partially offset by an increase from other assets of $25.1 million. Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2023 consists primarily of capital expenditures of $67.4 million that are primarily related to internal development of software and computer hardware to support our services.
These increases in cash were partially offset by a decrease from deferred revenue of $16.1 million and a decrease from income taxes payable and receivable of $11.9 million . Net cash used in investing activities in 2025 consists primarily of capital expenditures of $56.8 million that are primarily related to internal development of software.