UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2019
MATCH GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-37636 (Commission File Number) | 26-4278917 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75231
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 576-9352
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Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On February 6, 2019, Match Group, Inc. (“Match Group”) announced that it had released its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. The full text of the related press release, which is posted on the “Investor Relations” section of Match Group’s website at https://ir.mtch.com and appears in Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished under both Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure.”
Litigation Update
In December 2018, Match Group entered into a settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that Tinder’s age-tiered pricing violates California law. If the settlement is approved by the court, members of the class who have a current Tinder account will receive 50 Super Likes. Additionally, class members submitting claims may obtain $25 in cash, an additional 25 Super Likes, or a one-month subscription to Tinder Gold or Plus. Tinder will also change its pricing practices. As part of the settlement, Match Group also agreed to pay up to $1.2 million in plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees.
In March 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) requested information and documents in connection with a civil investigation regarding certain business practices of Match.com. In November 2018, the FTC proposed to resolve its potential claims relating to Match.com’s marketing, chargeback and online cancellation practices via a consent judgment mandating certain changes in the company’s business practices, as well as a payment in the amount of $60 million. Match Group believes that the FTC’s legal challenges to Match.com’s practices, policies, and procedures are without merit and is prepared to vigorously defend against them.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release of Match Group, Inc., dated February 6, 2019 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MATCH GROUP, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Gary Swidler | |
Gary Swidler | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
Date: February 6, 2019
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | Description |