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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2015April 29, 2016




UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K

(Amendment No. 1)


ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20142015


Commission File No. 0-20570

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

59-2712887

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction


of incorporation or organization)

59-2712887

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

555 West 18th Street, New York, New York

 (Address
(Address of Registrant'sRegistrant’s principal executive offices)

10011

 (Zip
(Zip Code)

(212) 314-7300

(Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC


(Nasdaq Global Select Global Market)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o  No x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant'sRegistrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large“large accelerated filer," "accelerated” “accelerated filer," and "smaller“smaller reporting company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

 (Do
(Do not check if a smaller

reporting company)

Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of January 30, 2015,29, 2016, the following shares of the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Common Stock were outstanding:

Common Stock

77,275,479

Common Stock78,362,828

Class B Common Stock

5,789,499


Total

84,152,327

83,064,978


The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 20142015 was $5,330,631,790.$6,083,825,075. For the purpose of the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the Registrant are assumed to be affiliates of the Registrant.

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Form 10-K concerning the Registrant’s directors and executive officers, executive compensation, beneficial ownership of the Registrant’s securities, certain relationships and related transactions and principal accountant fees and services.

This Amendment No. 1 only reflects the changes discussed above. No other information included in the Original Form 10-K has been amended by this Form 10-K/A, whether to reflect any information or events subsequent to the filing of the Original Form 10-K or otherwise.

PART I


III

Item 1.    Business


OVERVIEW
Who We Are
IAC is a leading media10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Internet company. The Company is organized into four segments: The Match Group, whichCorporate Governance.

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORS

IAC’s Board of Directors currently consists of dating, education12 directors. Background information concerning each of these directors is set forth below.

Edgar Bronfman, Jr., age 60, has been a director of IAC since February 1998. Mr. Bronfman currently serves as a Managing Partner of Accretive, LLC, a private equity firm. Mr. Bronfman previously served as Chairman of Warner Music Group from August 2011 to January 2012. Prior to this time, Mr. Bronfman served as Chief Executive Officer and fitness businesses with brands suchPresident of Warner Music Group from July 2011 to August 2011 and as Match, OkCupid, Tinder,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group from March 2004 to July 2011. Mr. Bronfman also served as a member of the board of directors of Warner Music Group from March 2004 through May 2013. Prior to joining Warner Music Group, Mr. Bronfman served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lexa Partners LLC, which he founded, from April 2002. Mr. Bronfman was appointed Executive Vice Chairman of Vivendi Universal, S.A. in December 2000. Mr. Bronfman resigned from his position as an executive officer and as Vice Chairman of the board of directors of Vivendi Universal, S.A. in March 2002 and December 2003, respectively. Prior to December 2000, Mr. Bronfman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Princeton ReviewSeagram Company Ltd., a post he had held since June 1994, and DailyBurn; Search & Applications,from 1989 to June 1994 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Seagram. Mr. Bronfman has served as a member of the board of Accretive Health, Inc., which includes brands suchbecame a publicly traded company in May 2010, since October 2006. In his not-for-profit affiliations, Mr. Bronfman serves as About.com, Ask.com, Dictionary.comChairman of the Board of Endeavor Global, Inc. and Investopedia; Media,is currently a member of the Board of NYU Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center and The Council on Foreign Relations. In nominating Mr. Bronfman, the Board considered his experience as a member of senior management of various public and global companies, which includes businesses such as Vimeo, Electus, The Daily Beastthe Board believes gives him particular insight into business strategy and CollegeHumor;leadership, marketing, consumer branding and eCommerce, which includes HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy. IAC’s brands and products are among the most recognized in the world, reaching users in over 200 countries.

For information regarding the results ofinternational operations, of IAC’s segments, as well as their respective contributionsa high level of financial literacy and insight into the media and entertainment industries. The Board also considered Mr. Bronfman’s private equity experience, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into investments in, and the development of, early stage companies.

Chelsea Clinton, age 36, has been a director of IAC since September 2011. Since March 2013, Ms. Clinton has served as Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where her work emphasizes improving global and domestic health, creating service opportunities and empowering the next generation of leaders. Prior to assuming this role, Ms. Clinton served as a member of the board of directors of the Clinton Foundation from September 2011. Ms. Clinton has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Clinton Health Access Initiative since September 2011. From March 2010 through May 2013, Ms. Clinton served as an Assistant Vice Provost at New York University, where she focused on interfaith initiatives and the university’s Global Expansion Program. From November 2011 to August 2014, Ms. Clinton also worked as a special correspondent for NBC news. Prior to these efforts, Ms. Clinton worked as an associate at McKinsey & Company, a consulting firm, from August 2003 to October 2006, and as an associate at Avenue Capital Group, an investment firm, from October 2006 to November 2009. Ms. Clinton also currently serves on the boards of directors of The School of American Ballet, the Africa Center and the Weill Cornell Medical College and as Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of the Of Many Institute at New York University. In nominating Ms. Clinton, the Board considered her broad public policy experience and keen intellectual acumen, which together the Board believes bring a fresh and youthful perspective to IAC’s consolidated resultsbusinesses and initiatives.

Barry Diller, age 74, has been a director and Chairman and Senior Executive of operations, see “Item 7-Management's DiscussionIAC since December 2010. Mr. Diller previously served as a director and AnalysisChairman and Chief Executive Officer of Financial ConditionIAC (and its predecessors) from August 1995 to November 2010. Mr. Diller also serves as Chairman and ResultsSenior Executive of Operations”Expedia, Inc., which position he has held since August 2005. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Diller was Chairman of the Board and “Item 8-Consolidated Financial StatementsChief Executive Officer of QVC, Inc. from December 1992 through December 1994. From 1984 to 1992, Mr. Diller served as the Chairman of the Board and Supplementary Data.”

All referencesChief Executive Officer of Fox, Inc. Prior to “IAC,”joining Fox, Inc., Mr. Diller served for 10 years as Chairman of the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” in this report areBoard and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures Corporation. Mr. Diller served as Chairman (in a non-executive capacity) of the board of directors of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (and its predecessor companies, Ticketmaster Entertainment and Ticketmaster) (“Live Nation”) from August 2008 to IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Our History
IAC, initiallyOctober 2010, and continued to serve as a hybrid media/electronic retailing company, was incorporated in 1986 in Delaware undermember of the name Silver King Broadcastingboard of directors of Live Nation through January 2011. Mr. Diller also served as Chairman and Senior Executive of TripAdvisor, Inc. (“TripAdvisor”) from December 2011 to December 2012, served as a member of the board of directors of TripAdvisor from December 2011 through April 2013 and has served as a special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of TripAdvisor since April 2013. Mr. Diller is also currently a member of the board of directors of The Coca-Cola Company Inc. After several name changes (firstand Graham Holdings Company (formerly The Washington Post Company), which positions he has held during the past five years. In addition to HSN, Inc., then to USA Networks, Inc., USA Interactive and InterActiveCorp, and finally to IAC/InterActiveCorp)his for profit affiliations, Mr. Diller is a member of the Board of Councilors for the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, the New York University Board of Trustees and the completionExecutive Board for the Medical Sciences of University of California, Los Angeles. The Board nominated Mr. Diller because he has been Chairman and Senior Executive since 2010 and prior to that time, served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 1995, and as a numberresult, possesses a great depth of significant corporate transactionsknowledge and experience regarding the Company and its businesses. In addition, the Board noted Mr. Diller’s ability to exercise influence (subject to the Company’s organizational documents and Delaware law) over the years,outcome of matters involving the Company transformed itself intothat require stockholder approval given his significant ownership stake in the Company and related rights.

Michael D. Eisner, age 74, has been a director of IAC since March 2011. Mr. Eisner currently serves as Chairman of The Tornante Company, LLC, a privately held company that invests in, acquires, incubates and operates media and entertainment companies (“Tornante”). Mr. Eisner also previously served as Chairman of two Tornante portfolio companies, The Topps Company, a leading mediacreator and Internet company.

From 1997 through 2002, the Company acquired a controlling interest in Ticketmaster Group (and the remaining interest in 1998), Hotel Reservations Network (later renamed Hotels.com) and Expedia, as well as acquired Match.commarketer of sports cards, distinctive confectionery and other smaller e-commerce companies. In 2002,entertainment products, and Vuguru, a studio focusing on the production of groundbreaking programming for the Internet and other digital platforms. Mr. Eisner served as Chairman of The Topps Company contributed its entertainment assetsfrom October 2007 to Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, a joint venture,April 2013 and sold its interests inas Chairman of Vuguru from October 2009 to December 2014, when Tornante acquired that venture to NBC Universal in 2005.
In 2003, the Company continued to grow its portfolioportion of e-commerce companies by acquiring all of the shares of Expedia.com, Hotels.com and TicketmasterVuguru that it did not previously own, togetheralready own. Prior to founding Tornante in 2005, Mr. Eisner served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company from 1984. In addition to his for profit affiliations, Mr. Eisner serves on the boards of directors of Denison University, The Aspen Institute, the Yale School of Architecture Dean’s Council and The Eisner Foundation. In nominating Mr. Eisner, the Board considered his experience with Tornante, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into investments in, and the development and operation of, media and entertainment companies that focus on programming and content for emerging platforms. The Board also considered Mr. Eisner’s experience as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into business strategy and leadership, marketing and consumer branding, as well as a high level of financial literacy and insight into the media and entertainment industries.

Bonnie S. Hammer, age 65, has been a director of IAC since September 2014. Ms. Hammer has been Chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment since February 2013. In this capacity, Ms. Hammer has executive oversight over a number of leading cable brands (USA Network, Syfy, E! Entertainment, Bravo, Oxygen, Esquire Network, Sprout, Chiller, Cloo and Universal HD), as well as Universal Cable Productions, which generates scripted content for cable and broadcast networks, and Wilshire Studios, which generates reality programming. Prior to her tenure as Chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, Ms. Hammer served as Chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios since November 2010. In this capacity, Ms. Hammer had executive oversight over certain leading cable brands (USA, Syfy, E! Entertainment, Chiller, Cloo and Universal HD), as well as Universal Cable Productions and Wilshire Studios. The networks led by Ms. Hammer are industry frontrunners, consistently generating innovative consumer social and digital experiences reflective of their brands. Prior to joining NBCUniversal in May 2004, Ms. Hammer served as President of Syfy from 2001 to 2004 and held other senior executive positions at Syfy and USA Network from 1989 to 2000. Before that, she was an original programming executive at Lifetime Television Network from 1987 to 1989. Ms. Hammer has served on the boards of directors of ShopNBC, a 24 hour TV shopping network, the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS) and the Ad Council. Ms. Hammer has served as a member of the board of directors of eBay, Inc. since January 2015 and also currently serves on the strategic planning committee for Boston University’s College of Communication. In nominating Ms. Hammer, the Board considered her experience as the Chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, as well as her prior roles with NBCUniversal Media, LLC, USA Network and Lifetime Television Network, which the Board believes give her particular insight into business strategy and leadership, as well as a high level of financial literacy and a seasoned insight into the media and entertainment industries, particularly pay television network programming and production and multiplatform branding.

Victor A. Kaufman, age 72, has been a director of IAC (and its predecessors) since December 1996 and has been Vice Chairman of IAC since October 1999. Mr. Kaufman also serves as Vice Chairman of Expedia, Inc., which position he has held since August 2005. Previously, Mr. Kaufman served in the Office of the Chairman from January 1997 to November 1997 and as Chief Financial Officer of IAC from November 1997 to October 1999. Prior to his tenure with IAC, Mr. Kaufman served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc. from March 1992 and as a director of Savoy from February 1992. Mr. Kaufman was the founding Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. and served in such capacities from 1983 until December 1987, at which time he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Tri-Star’s successor company, Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc. He resigned from these positions at the end of 1989 following the acquisition of Columbia by Sony USA, Inc. Mr. Kaufman joined Columbia in 1974 and served in a variety of senior positions at Columbia and its affiliates prior to the founding of Tri-Star. Mr. Kaufman also served as Vice Chairman of the board of directors of Live Nation from August 2008 through January 2010, and continued to serve as a member of the board of directors of Live Nation from January 2010 through December 2010. In addition, Mr. Kaufman served as a member of the board of directors of TripAdvisor from December 2011 to February 2013. In nominating Mr. Kaufman, the Board considered the unique knowledge and experience regarding the Company and its businesses that he has gained through his involvement with the Company in various roles since 1996, as well as his high level of financial literacy and expertise regarding mergers, acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions.

Joseph Levin, age 36, has been a director and Chief Executive Officer of IAC since June 2015.  Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of IAC, Mr. Levin served as Chief Executive Officer of IAC Search & Applications, overseeing the desktop software, mobile applications, and media properties that comprised IAC’s former Search & Applications segment, since January 2012. From November 2009 to January 2012, Mr. Levin served as Chief Executive Officer of Mindspark Interactive Network, an IAC subsidiary that builds, markets and delivers a wide range of consumer software products, and previously served in various capacities at IAC in Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions and Finance since joining IAC in 2003.  Prior to joining IAC, Mr. Levin worked in the Technology Mergers & Acquisitions group for Credit Suisse First Boston (now Credit Suisse) advising public and private technology and e-commerce companies (includingon a variety of transactions. Mr. Levin has served on the board of directors of Match Group, Inc. since October 2015, as well as on the boards of directors of LendingTree, Inc. from August 2008 through November 2014 and Hotwire).

The Active Network beginning prior to its 2011 initial public offering through its sale in December 2013. In nominating Mr. Levin, the Board considered the unique knowledge and experience regarding the Company and its businesses that he has gained through his various roles with the Company since 2003, most recently his role as Chief Executive Officer of IAC Search & Applications since 2012, as well as his high level of financial literacy and expertise regarding mergers, acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions.

Bryan Lourd, age 55, has been a director of IAC since April 2005. Mr. Lourd has served as partner and Managing Director of Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) since October 1995. CAA is among the world’s leading entertainment agencies and is based in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Nashville, New York, London and Beijing. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. In connection with the nomination of Mr. Lourd, the Board considered his extensive experience as a principal of CAA, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into business strategy and leadership, as well as unique and specialized experience regarding the entertainment industry and marketing.

David Rosenblatt, age 48, has been a director of IAC since December 2008. Mr. Rosenblatt currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of 1stdibs.com, Inc., an online marketplace for design, including furniture, art, jewelry and fashion. Mr. Rosenblatt previously served as President, Global Display Advertising, of Google, Inc. from October 2008 through May 2009. Mr. Rosenblatt joined Google in March 2008 in connection with Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick, Inc., a provider of digital marketing technology and services. Mr. Rosenblatt joined DoubleClick in 1997 as part of its initial management team and held several executive positions during his tenure, including Chief Executive Officer of DoubleClick from July 2005 through March 2008 and President of DoubleClick from 2000 through July 2005. Mr. Rosenblatt also currently serves as a member of the boards of directors of Twitter, which position he has held since January 2011, and Narrative Science, Inc., a leading provider of natural language communications technology that helps organizations analyze and transform data into narrative reports, which position he has held since April 2010. In connection with the nomination of Mr. Rosenblatt, the Board considered his extensive and unique experience in the online advertising and digital marketing technology and services industries, as well as his management experience with DoubleClick, Google and 1stdibs.com, Inc., which the Board believes give him particular insight into business strategy and leadership, as well as a deep understanding of the internet sector.

Alan G. Spoon, age 64, has been a director of IAC acquired Ask Jeeves, Inc.since February 2003. Since May 2000, Mr. Spoon has been a Partner at Polaris Partners (formerly Managing General Partner and now Partner Emeritus). Polaris is a private investment firm that provides venture capital and management assistance to development-stage information technology and life sciences companies. Mr. Spoon was Chief Operating Officer and a director of The Washington Post Company (now known as Graham Holdings Company) from March 1991 through May 2000 and served as President from September 1993 through May 2000. Prior to that, he held a wide variety of positions at The Washington Post Company, including President of Newsweek from September 1989 to May 1991. Mr. Spoon has served as a member of the board of directors of Danaher Corporation since July 1999, CableOne since July 2015 and Match Group, Inc. since November 2015. In his not-for-profit affiliations, Mr. Spoon was a member of the Board of Regents at the Smithsonian

Institution (formerly Vice Chairman) and is now a member of the MIT Corporation, where he also serves as a member of the board of directors of edX (an online education platform). In nominating Mr. Spoon, the Board considered his extensive private and public company board experience and public company management experience with The Washington Post Company, all of which the Board believes give him particular insight into business strategy, leadership and marketing in the media industry. The Board also considered Mr. Spoon’s private equity experience, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into trends in the internet and technology industries, as well as into acquisition strategy and financing.

Alexander von Furstenberg, age 46, has been a director of IAC since December 2008. Mr. von Furstenberg currently serves as Chief Investment Officer of Ranger Global Advisors, LLC, a family office focused on value-based investing (“Ranger”), which he founded in June 2011. Prior to his tenure with Ranger, Mr. von Furstenberg founded Arrow Capital Management, LLC, a private investment firm focused on global public equities, where he served as Co-Managing Member and Chief Investment Officer since 2003. Mr. von Furstenberg has served as member of the board of directors of Expedia, Inc. since December 2015 and served as a member of the board of directors of W.P. Stewart & Co. Ltd., a Bermuda based asset management firm, during the past five years. Since 2001, he has acted as Chief Investment Officer of Arrow Investments, Inc., the private investment office which serves his family. Mr. von Furstenberg also serves as a partner and director of Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LLC. In addition to the philanthropic work accomplished through his position as a director of The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Mr. von Furstenberg also serves on the board of directors of Friends of the High Line. In nominating Mr. von Furstenberg, the Board considered his private investment and board experience, which the Board believes give him particular insight into capital markets and investment strategy, as well as a high level of financial literacy. Mr. von Furstenberg is Mr. Diller’s stepson.

Richard F. Zannino, age 57, has been a director of IAC since June 2009. Since July 2009, Mr. Zannino has been a Managing Director at CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, a private equity firm, where he also serves as a member of the firm’s Investment Committee and as co-head of the firm’s consumer retail investment efforts. Mr. Zannino has also served as a member of the board of directors of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. since January 2010, Olli’s Bargain Outlet since July 2015 and Francesca’s Collections during the past five years. Mr. Zannino previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Dow Jones & Company from February 2006 through December 2007, when Mr. Zannino resigned from these positions upon the acquisition of Dow Jones by News Corp. Prior to this time, Mr. Zannino served as Chief Operating Officer of Dow Jones from July 2002 through February 2006 and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dow Jones from February 2001 through June 2002. Prior to his tenure at Dow Jones, Mr. Zannino served in a number of executive capacities at Liz Claiborne from 1998 through January 2001, and prior to that time served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of General Signal and in a number of executive capacities at Saks Fifth Avenue. In his not-for-profit affiliations, Mr. Zannino serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Pace University. In connection with the nomination of Mr. Zannino, the Board considered his extensive public company management experience, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into business strategy, leadership and marketing, as well as a high level of financial literacy. The Board also considered Mr. Zannino’s private equity experience, which the Board believes gives him particular insight into acquisition and investment strategy and financing.

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Background information concerning those individuals who currently serve as executive officers of IAC (other than those who also serve as directors) and served as named executives in 2015 is set forth below.

Jeffrey W. Kip, age 47, served as Chief Financial Officer of IAC from March 2012 through June 2015 and has remained an employee (in a capacity other than as an executive officer) of the Company since that time. Prior to joining IAC, Mr. Kip served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Panera Bread Company, a national bakery-cafe concept in the United States and Canada (“Panera”), since May 2006. From November 2003 until May 2006, Mr. Kip served as Panera’s Vice President, Finance and Planning and as Vice President, Corporate Development from May 2003 until November 2003. From November 2002 until April 2003, Mr. Kip served as an Associate Director and Director at UBS, an investment banking firm, and from August 1999 until November 2002, Mr. Kip was an Associate at Goldman Sachs, an investment banking firm.

Glenn H. Schiffman, age 46, has served as Chief Financial Officer of IAC since April 2016. Prior to joining IAC, Mr. Schiffman served as Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, since March 2013.  Prior to his tenure at Guggenheim Securities, Mr. Schiffman was a partner at The Raine Group, a merchant bank focused on advising and investing in the technology, media and telecommunications industries, from September 2011 to March 2013.  Prior to joining The Raine Group, Mr. Schiffman served as Co-Head of Global Media at Lehman Brothers from 2005 to 2007 and Head of Investment Banking Asia-Pacific at Lehman Brothers (and subsequently Nomura) from April 2007 to January 2010, as well as Head of Investment Banking, Americas for Nomura following Nomura’s acquisition of Lehman’s Asia business from January 2010 to April 2011. In his not-for-profit

affiliations, Mr. Schiffman is a member of the National Committee on United States-China Relations and serves as a Member of the Board of Visitors for the Duke University School of Medicine.

Mark Stein, age 48, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of IAC since January 2016 and prior to that time, served as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of IAC from September 2015.  Mr. Stein previously served as both Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at IAC (since January 2008) and Chief Strategy Officer of IAC Search & Media, Inc.Applications, the desktop software, mobile applications and media properties that comprised IAC’s former Search & Applications segment (since November 2012). Prior to his service in these roles, Mr. Stein served in several other capacities for IAC and its businesses, including as Chief Strategy Officer of Mindspark Interactive Network from 2009 to 2012, and prior to that time as Executive Vice President of Corporate and Business Development of IAC Search & Media.

Gregg Winiarski, age 45, has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of IAC since February 2014 and previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of IAC from February 2009 to February 2014. Mr. Winiarski previously served as Associate General Counsel of IAC since February 2005, during which time he had primary responsibility for all legal aspects of IAC’s mergers and acquisitions and other transactional work. Prior to joining IAC in February 2005, Mr. Winiarski was an associate with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, a global law firm, from 1996 to February 2005. Prior to joining Skadden, Mr. Winiarski was a certified public accountant with Ernst & Young in New York.

CERTAIN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In June 2010, Mr. Bronfman was part of a trial in the Trial Court in Paris involving six other individuals, including the former Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Vivendi Universal. The other individuals faced various criminal charges and civil claims relating to Vivendi, including Vivendi’s financial disclosures, the appropriateness of executive compensation and trading in Vivendi stock. Mr. Bronfman previously served as the Vice Chairman of Vivendi and faced a charge and claims relating to certain trading in Vivendi stock in January 2002. At the trial, the public prosecutor and the lead civil claimant both took the position that Mr. Bronfman should be acquitted. In January 2011, the court found Mr. Bronfman guilty of the charge relating to his trading in Vivendi stock, found him not liable to the civil claimants and imposed a fine of 5 million euros and a suspended sentence of fifteen months. Mr. Bronfman appealed the Trial Court decision to the Paris Court of Appeal. In November 2013, Mr. Bronfman participated in a re-trial before a new judicial panel as part of his appeal of the Paris Trial Court’s 2011 ruling. In May 2014, the new judicial panel rendered its decision, affirming the Paris Trial Court’s finding that Mr. Bronfman was guilty of the charge, but stated that its finding would appear only in French judicial records (and not in Mr. Bronfman’s public record), removed the suspended sentence imposed by the Paris Trial Court and suspended 2.5 million euros of the original fine of 5 million euros. The new judicial panel affirmed the Paris Trial Court’s finding that Mr. Bronfman was not liable to the civil claimants. Mr. Bronfman has appealed the verdict and believes that his trading in Vivendi stock was proper. Under French law, the penalty is suspended pending the final outcome of the case.

BOARD COMMITTEES

The Board currently has four standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation and Human Resources Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Executive Committee.

Board Committee Membership

The following table sets forth the members of each Board committee during 2015. Each committee member identified below served in the capacities set forth in the table for all of 2015.

Name

Audit
Committee

Compensation
and Human
Resources
Committee

Nominating
Committee

Executive
Committee

Edgar Bronfman, Jr.*

X

X

Chelsea Clinton*

Barry Diller

X

Michael D. Eisner*

X

Bonnie Hammer*

X

Victor A. Kaufman

X

Joseph Levin

Bryan Lourd*

X

David Rosenblatt*

Chair

Alan G. Spoon*

Chair

Alexander von Furstenberg

Richard F. Zannino*

X


*                                         Independent director.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee functions pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors, the most recent version of which was filed as Appendix A to IAC’s 2014 Annual Meeting proxy statement. The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board to assist the Board with a variety of matters described in the charter, which include monitoring: (i) the integrity of IAC’s financial statements, (ii) the effectiveness of IAC’s internal control over financial reporting, (iii) the qualifications and independence of IAC’s independent registered public accounting firm, (iv) the performance of IAC’s internal audit function and independent registered public accounting firm, (v) IAC’s risk assessment and risk management policies as they relate to financial and other risk exposures and (vi) the compliance by IAC with legal and regulatory requirements. In fulfilling its purpose, the Audit Committee maintains free and open communication among itself, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, the Company’s internal audit function and Company management.

The Board has previously concluded that Mr. Spoon is an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined in applicable rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as those of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Marketplace Rules”).

Compensation and Human Resources Committee

The Compensation and Human Resources Committee functions pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors, the most recent version of which was filed as Appendix B to IAC’s 2014 Annual Meeting proxy statement. The Compensation and Human Resources Committee is appointed by the Board to assist the Board with all matters relating to the compensation of the Company’s executive officers and has overall responsibility for approving and evaluating all compensation plans, policies and programs of the Company as they affect the Company’s executive officers. The Compensation and Human Resources Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees and may delegate authority to one or more of its members. The Compensation and Human Resources Committee may also delegate to one or more of the Company’s executive officers the authority to make grants of equity-based compensation to eligible individuals (other than directors or executive officers) to the extent allowed under applicable law. For additional information on IAC’s processes and procedures for the consideration and determination of executive compensation and the related roles of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee, Company management and consultants, see the discussion under Compensation Discussion and Analysis generally beginning on page 8. The formal report of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee is also set forth on page 8.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee functions pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors, the most recent version of which was filed as Appendix C to IAC’s 2014 Annual Meeting proxy statement. The Nominating Committee is appointed by the Board to assist the Board by: (i) identifying, reviewing and evaluating individuals qualified to become Board members, (ii) recommending director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders (and nominees to fill vacancies on the Board as necessary) and (iii) making recommendations with respect to the compensation and benefits of directors.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee has all the power and authority of the Board of Directors of IAC, except those powers specifically reserved to the Board by Delaware law or IAC’s organizational documents.

SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company’s officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities, to file initial statements of beneficial ownership (Form 3) and statements of changes in beneficial ownership (Forms 4 and 5) of common stock and other equity securities of the Company with the SEC. Officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners are required by SEC rules to furnish the Company with copies of all such forms they file. Based solely on a review of the copies of such forms furnished to the Company and/or written representations that no additional forms were required, the Company believes that its officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners complied with these filing requirements in 2015.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

The membership of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee consisted of Mr. Rosenblatt and Ms. Hammer during 2015. Neither of them has been an officer or employee of IAC at any time during their respective service on the committee.

COMPENSATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation and Human Resources Committee has reviewed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and discussed it with Company management. In reliance on its review and the discussions referred to above, the Compensation and Human Resources Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in IAC’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Members of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee

David Rosenblatt (Chair)

Bonnie S. Hammer

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Philosophy and Objectives

Our executive officers whose compensation is discussed in this compensation discussion and analysis (the “CD&A”) and completedwho we refer to as our named executive officers in this CD&A (the “NEOs”) are:

·                  Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive;

·                  Victor Kaufman, Vice Chairman;

·                  Joey Levin, Chief Executive Officer commencing June 2015;

·                  Gregg Winiarski, Executive Vice President and General Counsel; and

·                  Jeffrey Kip, Chief Financial Officer through June 2015.

Our executive officer compensation program is designed to increase long-term stockholder value by attracting, retaining, motivating and rewarding leaders with the separationcompetence, character, experience and ambition necessary to enable the Company to meet its growth objectives.

Though IAC is a publicly traded company, we attempt to foster an entrepreneurial culture, and attract and retain senior executives with entrepreneurial backgrounds, attitudes and aspirations. Accordingly, when attempting to recruit and retain our executive officers, as well as other executives who may become executive officers at a later time, we compete not only with other public companies, but also with earlier stage companies, companies funded by private equity and venture capital firms and professional firms. We structure our compensation program so that we can compete in this varied marketplace for talent, with an emphasis on variable, contingent compensation and long-term equity ownership.

While we consider market data in establishing broad compensation programs and practices and may periodically benchmark the compensation associated with particular executive positions, we do not definitively rely on competitive survey data or any benchmarking information in establishing executive compensation. The Company makes decisions based on a host of factors particular to a given executive’s situation, including its firsthand experience with the competition for recruiting executives and its understanding of the current environment, and believes that over-reliance on survey data, or a benchmarking approach, is too rigid and stale for the dynamic and fast changing marketplace for talent in which we compete.

Similarly, we believe that arithmetic approaches to measuring and rewarding short-term performance often fail to adequately take into account the multiple factors that contribute to success at the individual and business level. In any given period, the Company may have multiple objectives, and these objectives, and their relative importance, often change as the competitive and strategic landscapes shift. Accordingly, we have historically avoided the use of strict formulas in our annual bonus program, believing that they often over-compensate or under-compensate a given performance level. We instead rely

primarily on an approach that, while based on clear objectives, is not formulaic and allows for the exercise of discretion in setting final bonus amounts.

In addition, we are of the view that long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity awards aligns the interests of executives and long-term shareholders, and to further this important goal, equity awards play a prominent role in our overall compensation program. We have used non-qualified stock options as the predominant equity incentive vehicle for our executives for many years.   We use this equity incentive instrument primarily for the sake of simplicity given that the value from stock option awards is directly dependent on appreciation in the Company’s stock price and therefore provides an objectively measurable goal, and a belief that it would, in general, make the Company more competitive in recruiting talented executives and employees. From time to time, however, executives have been awarded restricted stock units in addition to, or in lieu of, stock option awards, depending on the individual circumstances, and in 2015 one of our executives was awarded restricted stock units as described below.

We believe that the Company’s executive officer compensation program puts the substantial majority of compensation at risk, rewards both individual and corporate performance in a targeted fashion, pays amounts appropriate to attract and retain those key individuals necessary to grow the Company and aligns the interests of our key executives with the interests of our stockholders. We continuously evaluate our program and make changes as we deem appropriate.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (for purposes of this CD&A, the “Committee”) has primary responsibility for establishing the compensation of the Company’s executive officers. All compensation decisions referred to throughout this CD&A have been made by the Committee, based (in part) on recommendations from Mr. Diller and Mr. Levin (as described below). The Committee currently consists of Mr. Rosenblatt and Ms. Hammer.

The executive officers participate in structuring Company-wide compensation programs and in establishing appropriate bonus and equity pools. In early 2016, Messrs. Diller and Levin met with the Committee and discussed their views of corporate and individual executive officer performance for 2015 for Messrs. Kaufman and Winiarski, and their recommendations for annual bonuses for those executive officers. Mr. Diller also discussed Mr. Levin’s performance, and his views on his own performance, with the Committee. Following these discussions, the Committee met in executive sessions to discuss these recommendations.  After consideration of these recommendations, the Committee ultimately determined the annual bonus amount for each executive officer.

In establishing a given executive officer’s compensation package, each individual component is evaluated independently and in relation to the package as a whole. Prior earning histories and outstanding long-term compensation arrangements are also reviewed and taken into account. However, we do not believe in any formulaic relationship or targeted allocation between these elements. Instead, each individual’s situation is evaluated on a case-by-case basis each year, considering the variety of relevant factors at that time.

From time to time, the Committee has solicited the advice of consulting firms and engaged legal counsel. Except as noted below, no such consulting firms or legal counsel were engaged during 2015.

In addition, from time to time, the Company may solicit survey or peer compensation data from various consulting firms. In 2015, the Company engaged Mercer (US) Inc. to provide comparative market data in connection with the Company’s own analysis of its equity compensation practices, but neither Mercer nor any other compensation consultant engaged by the Company had any role in determining or recommending the amount or form of executive compensation for 2015.

In 2015, the Committee engaged Compensation Advisory Partners LLC (“CAP”) to assist the Committee in its consideration of long-term incentive awards for Mr. Diller and Mr. Levin, as discussed further below under the heading “2015 Equity Awards.”

Compensation Elements

Our compensation packages for executive officers primarily consist of salary, annual bonuses, IAC equity awards and, in certain instances, perquisites and other benefits.

Salary

We typically negotiate a new executive officer’s starting salary upon arrival, based on the executive’s prior compensation history, prior compensation levels for the particular position within the Company, the Company’s New York City location, salary levels of other executives within the Company and salary levels available to the individual in alternative opportunities. Salaries can increase based on a number of factors, including the assumption of additional responsibilities and other factors which demonstrate an executive’s increased value to the Company. No executive officer’s salary was adjusted during 2015.

Annual Bonuses

General.  We establish bonus levels through a two-pronged process. First, at the beginning of each year, the Committee sets performance objectives, which historically have been tied to the achievement of EBITDA (as defined below), revenue or share price performance targets during the forthcoming year, and maximum bonus amounts. In general, these performance targets are minimum acceptable performance conditions, but with respect to which there is substantial uncertainty when we establish them. The establishment of performance targets and maximum bonus amounts is undertaken primarily to satisfy the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Satisfaction of one or more of the performance targets established by the Committee allows for the payment of bonuses that will be deductible by the Company for federal income tax purposes, should any bonuses be awarded to the Company’s named executive officers.  However, satisfaction of the applicable performance targets does not obligate the Committee to approve any specific bonus amount for any executive officer, and the Committee has historically reduced the maximum bonus amount based on a discretionary assessment of Company and, to a lesser extent, individual performance. In making its determinations regarding individual annual bonus amounts, the Committee considers a variety of factors, such as growth in profitability or achievement of strategic objectives by the Company, and an individual’s performance and contribution to the Company. The Committee does not quantify the weight given to any specific element or otherwise follow a formulaic calculation. Rather, the Committee engages in an overall assessment of appropriate bonus levels based on a subjective interpretation of all relevant criteria. This process is designed to permit the Company to deduct the bonus compensation paid to executives for income tax purposes.

The definition of EBITDA used for establishing Section 162(m) performance objectives comes from IAC’s 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, and is as follows: “EBITDA” means for any period, operating profit (loss) plus, if applicable: (i) depreciation, (ii)  amortization and impairment of intangibles, (iii) goodwill impairment, (iv) non-cash compensation expense, (v) restructuring charges, (vi) non cash write-downs of assets, (vii) charges relating to disposal of lines of business, (viii) litigation settlement amounts and (ix) costs incurred for proposed and completed acquisitions.

2015 Bonuses.  For 2015, the Committee predicated the payment of bonuses to executive officers on attaining: (i) EBITDA in any of the four consecutive calendar quarters beginning with the first quarter of 2015 at least equal to EBITDA in the corresponding calendar quarter twelve months before, (ii) revenue in any of the four consecutive calendar quarters beginning with the first quarter of 2015 at least equal to revenue in the corresponding calendar quarter twelve months before or (iii) share price growth of at least 5% over $63.83 (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 31, 2014) on any 20 trading days during the period beginning on January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Two of the targets were met.  After concluding that the threshold performance targets for the payment of bonuses had been achieved, the Committee then exercised its right to reduce bonus amounts for each individual executive officer from the maximum level established. In setting actual bonus levels, the Committee considered a variety of factors, including:

·Successful Completion of Match Group IPO.  In November 2015, Match Group successfully completed its initial public offering.  The Company believes that this transaction has positioned both IAC and Match Group to enhance the ability of shareholders of both companies to realize value over the long term.  At December 31, 2015, the Company’s ownership interest and voting interest in Match Group were 84.6% and 98.2%, respectively;

·Successful Completion of Other Transactions.  The Company amended and extended its services agreement with Google and continued its disciplined approach to acquisitions, including the acquisition of PlentyOfFish;

·Capitalization and Cash Position.  The Company repatriated a significant amount of cash to stockholders during 2015 by way of share repurchases and quarterly cash dividends. In addition, during 2015: (i) the Company amended and extended its $300 million revolving credit facility, and (ii) Match Group entered into a credit agreement providing for a $500 million credit facility and an $800 million term loan and exchanged $445.3 million of IAC’s 4.75% senior notes for $445.2 of Match Group 6.75% senior notes, providing for appropriate capital structures for both entities as they continue to invest in their businesses and identify new opportunities for expansion; and

·Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Results.  Revenue increased modestly over the prior year, reflecting growth in The Match Group, HomeAdvisor and Video segments. Adjusted EBITDA declined 11% for the year, reflecting increased selling and marketing expenses, as well as lower revenue in certain segments.

While the factors noted above were the primary ones considered in setting bonus award amounts, the Committee also considered each executive’s role and responsibilities, the relative contributions made by each executive officer during the year and the relative size of the bonuses paid to the other executive officers.  Notwithstanding many significant achievements during the year, Mr. Diller did not receive a bonus for 2015 due to the Company’s disappointing financial performance.  With respect to bonuses for other executives, the Committee considered the following: (i)  with respect to Mr. Levin, his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, including his focus on managing the day-to-day business operations of the Company, as well as his participation in the major initiatives undertaken during 2015 and his role in developing strategic initiatives for the Company, (ii) with respect to Mr. Kaufman, his participation in strategic oversight of the Company, and (iii) with respect to Mr. Winiarski, his role in managing the successful completion of the Match Group initial public offering and related debt transactions, as well as the PlentyOfFish acquisition.

As noted above, in setting individual bonus amounts, the Committee did not quantify the weight assigned to any specific factor, nor apply a formulaic calculation. In setting bonus amounts, the Committee generally considered the Company’s overall performance, the amount of bonus for each named executive relative to other Company executives and the recommendations of the Chairman and Senior Executive and the Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the Committee considered achievements in 2015 as compared to achievements and bonus levels in prior years.

Executive officer bonuses tend to be highly variable from year-to-year depending on the performance of the Company and, in certain circumstances, individual performance. Accordingly, we believe our executive officer bonus program provides strong incentives to reach the Company’s annual goals.

Long-Term Incentives

General.  Due to our entrepreneurial philosophy, we believe that providing a meaningful equity stake in our business is essential to create compensation opportunities that can compete, on a risk-adjusted basis, with entrepreneurial employment alternatives. In addition, we believe that ownership shapes behavior, and that by providing compensation in the form of equity awards, we align executive incentives with stockholder interests in a manner that we believe drives superior performance over time.

While there is currently no formal stock ownership or holding requirement for executive officers, our executive officers generally have historically held a significant portion of their stock awards (net of tax withholdings) well beyond the relevant vesting dates.

In establishing equity awards for an executive for any given period, the amount of outstanding unvested and/or unexercised equity awards, as well as previously earned or exercised awards, is reviewed and evaluated on an individual-by-individual basis. In setting particular award levels, the predominant considerations are providing the executive with effective retention incentives, appropriate reward for past performance, incentives for strong future performance and competitive conditions. The annual corporate performance factors relevant to setting bonus amounts, while taken into account, are generally less relevant in determining the type and level of equity awards, as the awards tend to be more forward looking, and are a longer-term retention and reward instrument relative to our annual bonuses.

The Company’s usual practice is to schedule the Committee meetings at which awards are to be made in advance, without regard to the timing of the release of earnings or other material information.

2015 Equity Awards.  In February 2015, the Committee granted 100,000 stock options to each of Messrs. Kip and Winiarski. The options vest 25% a year, on the first four anniversaries of the grant date, and have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.  Also in February 2015, Mr. Kaufman received a restricted stock unit award with a dollar value of $350,000 in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. The restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

In February and June 2015, to assist the Committee as it considered new equity awards for Mr. Diller and Mr. Levin, respectively, the Company engaged CAP to evaluate various long-term incentive alternatives for each of those executives and, in the case of Mr. Diller, make recommendations to the Committee.

In March 2015, the Committee awarded Mr. Diller 1,000,000 stock options which will vest 25% a year on the first four anniversaries of the grant date. One half of the options have an exercise price equal to, and the other half of the options have an exercise price equal to 125% of, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the grant date.

In making this grant to Mr. Diller, the Committee considered that the last time Mr. Diller received an equity award was in 2011, and prior to that was in 2005. The Committee also noted that the options granted in 2005 were set to expire in June 2015 and that the last tranche of the options granted in 2011 fully vested in February 2015. As a result, the Committee determined it was in the best interest of the Company to provide Mr. Diller an additional long-term incentive award.  In finalizing the structure of the award, the Committee took into account a variety of factors, including:

·                  competitive pay and performance data among comparator groups of companies;

·                  the vesting and expiration schedules of Mr. Diller’s existing long-term incentive arrangements;

·                  the nature of Mr. Diller’s outstanding long-term incentive arrangements;

·                  the incentive to create additional shareholder value inherent in the premium option pricing component of the new package;

·                  the Committee’s substantial desire to retain Mr. Diller’s services for the long-term; and

·                  the Company’s history of granting Mr. Diller equity awards once every few years (and the Committee’s intention to remain consistent with that approach).

The Committee also considered the value realized by Mr. Diller from his exercise of stock options over the years and the intrinsic value of his currently outstanding options. They took note that Mr. Diller had generally exercised options after holding them for substantial periods of time after grant, and as a result, the Committee considered the realization of value by Mr. Diller to be primarily a function of both personal investment decisions by him and the timing of the relevant option expiration dates, and not compensation for the periods in which it would be realized.

On June 24, 2015, Mr. Levin was appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  In his former role as Chief Executive Officer of IAC Search, a portion of his long-term incentives were tied to that business.  When the Company asked Mr. Levin to become Chief Executive Officer, the Committee desired to have a compensation structure for him that provided incentives directly aligned with the performance of the Company as a whole.  In June 2015, the Committee awarded Mr. Levin 400,000 stock options which will vest 25% a year, on the first four anniversaries of the grant date, and have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date, with 50% of these options becoming exercisable only if the closing price per share of the Company’s common stock during any 20 consecutive days equals or exceeds 150% of the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.  In connection with this new award, Mr. Levin surrendered to the Company equity awards previously granted to him  that were tied solely to the IAC Search business.  In finalizing the structure of the award, the Committee took into account a variety of factors, including many of those considered in connection with Mr. Diller’s award, as discussed above.

We believe these awards provide meaningful retention and performance incentives for our executive officers.

2016 Equity Awards.  In February 2016, the Committee granted 200,000 stock options to Mr. Levin and 100,000 stock options to Mr. Winiarski.  The options vest 25% a year, on the first four anniversaries of the grant date, and have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.  Also in February 2016, Mr. Levin received 100,000 restricted stock units, vesting in one lump sum installment on the third anniversary of the grant date, and Mr. Kaufman received a restricted stock unit award with a dollar value of $350,000 in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, vesting in thirds on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

Change of Control

The Company’s equity awards for senior executives generally include a so-called “double-trigger” change of control provision, which provides for the acceleration of the vesting of outstanding equity awards in connection with a change of control only when an award recipient suffers an involuntary termination of employment within two years of such change of control. The Committee believes that providing for the acceleration of the vesting of equity awards after an involuntary termination will assist in the retention of our executives through a change of control transaction. For purposes of this discussion and the discussion below under the heading “Severance,” we use the term “involuntary termination” to mean both a termination by the Company without “cause” and a resignation by the executive for “good reason” or similar construct.

Severance

We generally provide executive officers with some amount of salary continuation and some amount of accelerated vesting of equity awards in the event of an involuntary termination of employment. Because we tend to promote our executive officers from within, after competence and commitment have generally been established, we believe that the likelihood of the vesting of equity awards being accelerated is typically low, and yet we believe that through providing this benefit we increase the retentive effect of our equity program, which serves as our most important retention incentive. The Company generally does not provide for the acceleration of the vesting of equity awards in the event an executive voluntarily resigns from the Company.

Other Compensation

General.  We provide Mr. Diller with various non-cash benefits as part of his overall compensation program. Under certain limited circumstances, other executive officers have also received non-cash benefits. The value of these benefits is calculated under appropriate rules and is taken into account as a component of compensation when establishing overall compensation levels. The value of all non-cash benefits is reported under the “All Other Compensation” column in the Summary Compensation Table on page 14 pursuant to applicable rules. Our executive officers do not participate in any deferred compensation or retirement programs other than the Company’s 401(k) plan. During 2015, we did not (and generally do not) gross-up any benefits provided to any executive officer. Other than those described specifically below, our executive officers do not partake in any benefit programs, or receive any significant perquisites, distinct from the Company’s other employees.

Mr. Diller.  Pursuant to Company policy, Mr. Diller is required to travel, both for business and personal purposes, on corporate aircraft. In addition to serving general security interests, this means of travel permits him to travel non-stop and without delay, to remain in contact with the Company while he is traveling, to change his plans quickly in the event Company business requires and to conduct confidential Company business while flying, be it telephonically, by e-mail or in person. These interests are similarly furthered on both business and personal flights, as Mr. Diller typically provides his services to the Company while traveling in either case. Nonetheless, the incremental cost to the Company of his travel for personal purposes is reflected as compensation to Mr. Diller from the Company, and is taken into account in establishing his overall compensation package. For certain personal use of Company-owned aircraft, Mr. Diller reimburses the Company at the maximum rate allowable under applicable rules of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Additionally, the Company provides Mr. Diller with a cash car allowance, as well as providing access to certain automobiles for business and personal use. We also provide certain Company-owned office space and IT equipment for use by certain individuals who work for Mr. Diller personally. These uses are valued by the Company at their incremental cost to the Company or, in the case of the use of office space (where there is no discernible incremental cost), at the cost used for internal allocations of office space for corporate purposes.

Mr. Kaufman.  Mr. Kaufman is entitled to use corporate aircraft for a certain amount of personal travel annually. However, Mr. Kaufman reimburses the Company for the Company’s incremental cost of such travel and travel‑therefore the value of such travel is not treated as compensation to Mr. Kaufman. Typically, Mr. Kaufman’s spouse accompanies him on personal and business flights at no incremental cost to the Company.

Mr. Levin.  Pursuant to Company policy, Mr. Levin is encouraged to travel, both for business and personal purposes, on corporate aircraft for the same reasons as set forth above for Mr. Diller. The incremental cost to the Company of his travel for personal purposes is reflected as compensation to Mr. Levin from the Company, and is taken into account in establishing his overall compensation package.

Tax Deductibility

Whenever possible, we endeavor to structure our compensation program so that the compensation we pay is deductible by the Company for federal income tax purposes. Because of the use of performance conditions in connection with our equity awards and annual bonuses, and the fact that no salaries are in excess of $1 million, these three components are generally deductible by the Company. However, under applicable IRS rules, the personal use of corporate aircraft leads to a disallowance of the deduction of certain airplane and related businessescosts.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Overview

The Executive Compensation section sets forth certain information regarding total compensation earned by our named executives in 2015, as well as equity awards made to our named executives in 2015, equity awards held by our named executives on December 31, 2015 and investments intothe dollar value realized by our named executives upon the vesting and exercise of equity awards during 2015.

Summary Compensation Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock

 

Option

 

All Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salary

 

Bonus

 

Awards

 

Awards

 

Compensation

 

Total

 

Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

($)

 

($)

 

($)(1)

 

($)(2)

 

($)(3)

 

($)

 

Barry Diller

 

2015

 

$

500,000

 

 

 

$

14,220,000

 

$

1,136,025

 

$

15,856,025

 

Chairman and Senior Executive

 

2014

 

$

500,000

 

$

2,200,000

 

 

 

$

967,978

 

$

3,667,978

 

 

 

2013

 

$

500,000

 

$

2,750,000

 

 

 

$

753,090

 

$

4,003,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Levin

 

2015

 

$

1,000,000

 

$

1,250,000

 

 

$

8,066,000

(4)

$

340,622

 

$

10,656,622

 

Chief Executive Officer (since June 2015)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

2015

 

$

100,000

 

$

100,000

 

$

349,972

 

 

$

16,796

 

$

566,768

 

Vice Chairman

 

2014

 

$

100,000

 

$

100,000

 

$

349,947

 

 

$

18,083

 

$

568,030

 

 

 

2013

 

$

100,000

 

$

200,000

 

$

349,976

 

 

$

14,499

 

$

664,475

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

2015

 

$

575,000

 

$

1,250,000

 

 

$

1,476,000

 

$

7,950

 

$

3,308,950

 

Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (through June 2015)

 

2014

 

$

575,000

 

$

1,000,000

 

 

$

2,447,500

 

$

7,800

 

$

4,030,300

 

 

2013

 

$

575,000

 

$

1,250,000

 

$

749,995

 

$

753,140

 

$

7,650

 

$

3,335,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregg Winiarski

 

2015

 

$

500,000

 

$

1,500,000

 

 

$

1,476,000

 

$

7,950

 

$

3,483,950

 

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

 

2014

 

$

500,000

 

$

1,000,000

 

 

$

2,447,500

 

$

7,800

 

$

3,955,300

 

 

2013

 

$

500,000

 

$

1,125,000

 

$

500,013

 

$

502,097

 

$

7,650

 

$

2,634,760

 


(1)Reflects the dollar value of RSU awards, calculated by multiplying the closing market price of IAC common stock on the grant date by the number of RSUs awarded.

(2)In 2015, Messrs. Diller, Levin, Kip and Winiarski were granted stock option awards with vesting tied to continued service and Mr. Levin was granted a performance stock option award with vesting tied to continued service and exercisability tied to the satisfaction of certain performance-based conditions related to the Company’s stock price.  Accordingly, for Messrs. Diller, Kip and Winiarski, these amounts represent the grant date fair value of their stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. And for Mr. Levin, $3,980,000 of this amount represents the grant date fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and $4,086,000 of this amount represents the grant date fair value of the performance stock option award using a lattice model that incorporates a Monte Carlo simulation of the Company’s stock price. For details regarding the assumptions used to calculate these amounts in 2015, see footnotes 4 and 7 to the Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2015 table on page 16.

(3)Additional information regarding all other compensation amounts for each named executive in 2015 is as follows:

 

 

Barry
Diller

 

Victor A.
Kaufman

 

Joseph Levin

 

Jeffrey W.
Kip

 

Gregg
Winiarski

 

Personal use of Company aircraft(a)

 

$

1,048,579

 

 

$

332,972

 

 

 

Parking garage

 

 

$

10,796

 

 

 

 

401(k) plan Company match

 

$

7,950

 

$

6,000

 

$

7,650

 

$

7,950

 

$

7,950

 

Miscellaneous(b)

 

$

79,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,136,025

 

$

16,796

 

$

340,622

 

$

7,950

 

$

7,950

 


(a)Pursuant to the Company’s Airplane Travel Policy, Mr. Diller is required to travel by Company-owned or chartered aircraft for both business and personal purposes and Mr. Levin is encouraged to use Company aircraft for business and personal travel when doing so would serve the interests of the Company.  See the discussion regarding airplane travel under Compensation Discussion and Analysis on page 13. We calculate the incremental cost to the Company for personal use of Company aircraft based on the average variable operating costs to the Company. Variable operating costs include fuel, certain maintenance costs, navigation fees, on-board catering, landing fees, crew travel expenses and other miscellaneous variable costs. The total annual variable costs are divided by the annual number of miles the Company aircraft flew to derive an independent public company called Expedia, Inc. average variable cost per mile. This average variable cost per mile is then multiplied by the miles flown for personal use. Incremental costs do not include fixed costs that do not change based on usage, such as pilots’ salaries, the purchase costs of Company-owned aircraft, insurance, scheduled maintenance and non-trip related hangar expenses. Messrs. Diller and Levin occasionally had family members or other guests accompany them on business and personal trips. While travel by family members or other guests does not result in any incremental cost to the Company, such travel does result in the imputation of taxable income to Messrs. Diller and Levin, the amount of which is calculated in accordance with applicable IRS regulations.

(b)Represents the total amount of other benefits provided to Mr. Diller, none of which individually exceeded 10% of the total value of all perquisites and personal benefits. The total amount of other benefits provided reflects: (i) lease payments, parking, fuel, maintenance and other costs associated with Mr. Diller’s personal use of an automobile leased and maintained by IAC and a cash car allowance, (ii) an allocation (based on square footage) of costs for the use of IAC office space by certain individuals who work for Mr. Diller personally, (iii) an allocation (based on the number of personal computers and communication devices supported by IAC) of costs relating to the use by such individuals of the Company’s IT technical support and certain communications equipment and (iv) costs incurred for Mr. Diller’s personal use of other car services.

(4)In 2008,connection with the grant of IAC separated into five publicly traded companies:stock options to Mr. Levin at the time he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of IAC in June 2015, Mr. Levin surrendered equity awards tied solely to the value of IAC’s Search business.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2015

The table below provides information regarding all stock options and RSUs granted to our named executives in 2015.

Name

 

Grant Date

 

All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares
of Stock or
Units (#)(1)

 

All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)(1)

 

Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh)

 

Grant Date
Fair Value
of Stock
and Option
Awards
($)

 

Barry Diller

 

3/29/15

 

 

500,000

(2)

$

67.45

(3)

$

8,220,000

(4)

 

 

3/29/15

 

 

500,000

(2)

$

84.31

(5)

$

6,000,000

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Levin

 

6/24/15

 

 

200,000

(2)

$

77.26

(3)

$

3,980,000

(4)

 

 

6/24/15

 

 

200,000

(6)

$

77.26

(3)

$

4,086,000

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

2/11/15

 

5,674

(8)

 

 

$

349,972

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

2/11/15

 

 

100,000

(2)

$

61.68

(3)

$

1,476,000

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregg Winiarski

 

2/11/15

 

 

100,000

(2)

$

61.68

(3)

$

1,476,000

(4)


(1)                                 For information on the treatment of stock options and RSUs upon a termination of employment (including certain terminations during specified periods following a change in control of IAC), see the discussion under Estimated Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control of IAC beginning on page 19.

(2)                                 These stock options vested/vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the applicable grant date, subject to continued employment.

(3)                                 The exercise price is equal to the fair market value per share (as defined in the applicable stock and annual incentive plan) of IAC common stock on the grant date.

(4)                                 Reflects the grant date fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model incorporates various assumptions, including expected volatility (based on the historical volatility of IAC common stock), risk-free interest rates (based on U.S. Treasury yields for notes with terms comparable to those of the stock options, in effect at the grant date), expected term (based on the historical exercise behavior of our employees) and dividend yield (based on IAC’s historical dividend payments). The assumptions used to calculate the amounts in the table above for stock option awards granted to our named executive are as follows:

Named Executive

 

Expected Volatility

 

Risk-Free
Interest Rate

 

Expected Term

 

Dividend Yield

 

Barry Diller

 

29.48

%

1.638

%

6.07 years

 

2.02

%

Joseph Levin

 

29.41

%

1.936

%

6.07 years

 

1.76

%

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

29.49

%

1.737

%

6.07 years

 

2.2

%

Gregg Winiarski

 

29.49

%

1.737

%

6.07 years

 

2.2

%

(5)                                 The exercise price is equal to 125% of the fair market value per share (as defined in the applicable stock and annual incentive plan) of IAC common stock on the grant date.

(6)                                 These stock options vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment, and become exercisable if the closing price per share of the Company’s common stock during any 20 consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds $115.89 (a 50% increase to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date) at any time during the period during which the stock options are outstanding.

(7)                                 Reflects the grant date fair value of the performance stock option award granted to Mr. Levin using a lattice model that incorporates a Monte Carlo simulation of IAC’s stock price. The assumptions used to calculate the amount in the table above for this award are as follows: weighted average expected volatility (27)%, risk-free interest rate (2.3%), and dividend yield (1.8%). The expected term of this award (4 years) is derived from the output of the valuation model.

(8)                                 These RSUs vested/vest in three equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment.

(9)                                 Reflects the dollar value of RSU awards, calculated by multiplying the closing market price of IAC common stock on the grant date by the number of RSUs awarded.

Outstanding Equity Awards at 2015 Fiscal Year-End

The table below provides information regarding equity awards held by our named executives on December 31, 2015. The market value of all RSU awards is based on the closing price of IAC common stock on December 31, 2015 ($60.05).

 

 

Option Awards

 

Stock Awards

 

Name

 

Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#)

 

Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#)

 

Option
exercise
price
($)

 

Option
expiration
date

 

Number of
shares or
units of stock
that have not
vested
(#)(1)

 

Market value
of shares or
units of stock
that have not
vested
($)(1)

 

 

 

(Exercisable)

 

(Unexercisable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barry Diller

 

300,000

 

 

$

31.89

 

4/20/21

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,000

(2)

$

67.45

 

3/29/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,000

(2)

$

84.31

 

3/29/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Levin

 

250,000

 

 

$

19.03

 

12/17/19

 

 

 

 

 

66,666

 

33,334

(3)

$

60.00

 

2/2/22

 

 

 

 

 

74,999

 

37,501

(3)

$

45.78

 

2/2/22

 

 

 

 

 

25,000

 

75,000

(4)

$

66.30

 

8/1/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

400,000

(5)

$

77.26

 

6/24/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

285,864

 

$

17,166,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

190,971

 

 

$

25.31

 

4/9/18

 

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

 

$

30.90

 

3/30/21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,786

 

$

707,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

100,000

 

50,000

(6)

$

49.10

 

3/14/22

 

 

 

 

 

33,333

 

16,667

(6)

$

60.00

 

3/14/22

 

 

 

 

 

33,003

 

33,004

(7)

$

47.06

 

5/3/23

 

 

 

 

 

31,250

 

93,750

(8)

$

71.55

 

3/28/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,000

(2)

$

61.68

 

2/11/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,937

 

$

957,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregg Winiarski

 

100,000

 

 

$

21.60

 

2/16/20

 

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

 

$

30.90

 

3/30/21

 

 

 

 

 

131,250

 

43,750

(9)

$

45.78

 

2/2/22

 

 

 

 

 

22,002

 

22,003

(7)

$

47.06

 

5/3/23

 

 

 

 

 

31,250

 

93,750

(8)

$

71.55

 

3/28/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,000

(2)

$

61.68

 

2/11/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,625

 

$

638,031

 


(1)                                 The table below provides the following information regarding RSUs held by our named executives on December 31, 2015: (i) the grant date of each award, (ii) the number of RSUs outstanding on December 31, 2015, (iii) the market value of RSUs outstanding on December 31, 2015, (iv) the vesting schedule for each award and (v) the total number of RSUs that vested/are scheduled to vest in each of the fiscal years ending December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

 

 

Number of
Unvested
RSUs as
of 12/31/15

 

Market
Value of
Unvested
RSUs as
of 12/31/15

 

Vesting Schedule (#)

 

Name and Grant Date

 

(#)

 

($)

 

2016

 

2017

 

2018

 

2019

 

Barry Diller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Levin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/2/13

 

110,864

 

$

6,657,383

 

55,432

 

55,432

 

 

 

7/29/14

 

175,000

 

$

10,508,750

 

 

87,500

 

 

87,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/2/13

 

2,587

 

$

155,349

 

2,587

 

 

 

 

2/11/14

 

3,525

 

$

211,676

 

1,762

 

1,763

 

 

 

2/11/15

 

5,674

 

$

340,724

 

1,891

 

1,891

 

1,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/3/13

 

15,937

 

$

957,017

 

7,968

 

7,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregg Winiarski

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/3/13

 

10,625

 

$

638,031

 

5,312

 

5,313

 

 

 


(2)                                 These stock options vested/vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the applicable grant date, subject to continued employment.

(3)                                 The last installment of these stock options (with each installment representing one-third of the award) vested on February 2, 2016.

(4)                                 The three remaining installments of these stock options (with each installment representing 25% of the award) vest on July 29, 2016, 2017 and 2018, subject to continued employment.

(5)                                 Consists of: (i) 200,000 stock options that vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment, and (ii) 200,000 performance stock options that vest on the first four anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment, and become exercisable if the closing price per share of the Company’s common stock during any 20 consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds $115.89 (a 50% increase to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date) at any time during the period during which the stock options are outstanding.

(6)                                 The last installment of these stock options (with each installment representing one-third of the award) vested on March 14, 2016.

(7)                                 The two remaining installments of these stock options (with each installment representing 25% of the initial award) vested/vest in equal installments on May 3, 2016 and 2017, subject to continued employment.

(8)                                 The three remaining installments of these stock options (with each installment representing 25% of the initial award) vested/vest in equal installments on February 11, 2016, 2017 and 2018, subject to continued employment.

(9)                                 The last installment of these stock options (with each installment representing 25% of the award) vested on February 2, 2016.

2015 Option Exercises and Stock Vested

The table below provides information regarding the number of shares acquired by our named executives upon the exercise of stock options and the vesting of RSU awards in 2015 and the related value realized, excluding the effect of any applicable taxes. The dollar value realized upon the exercise of stock options represents the difference between: (i)(A) in the case of simultaneous exercise and sale transactions, the sale price of the shares acquired upon exercise, or (B) in the case of Mr. Diller’s exercise only, the closing price of IAC common stock on the exercise date given the fact that no simultaneous sale occurred, and (ii) the exercise price of the stock options, multiplied by the number of stock options exercised.  The dollar value realized upon the vesting of RSUs represents the closing price of IAC common stock on the vesting date, multiplied by the number of RSUs so vesting.

Name

 

Number of
Shares
Acquired
Upon Exercise
(#)

 

Value
Realized
Upon Exercise
($)

 

Number of
Shares
Acquired
Upon Vesting
(#)

 

Value
Realized
Upon Vesting
($)

 

Barry Diller(1)

 

705,734

(2)

$

23,080,664

(2)

 

 

Joseph Levin

 

 

 

 

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

287,500

 

$

13,987,593

 

6,726

 

$

441,492

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

 

 

 

 

Gregg Winiarski

 

 

 

 

 


(1)                                 Mr. Diller also exercised HSN, Inc., Interval Leisure Group, Inc., Ticketmaster and Tree.com, Inc.

stock options in 2015, in connection with which he received gross proceeds of $11,996,840 and $5,132,875, respectively. In 2009,both cases, these amounts represent the difference between the exercise price of the applicable stock options and the fair market value per share (as defined in the applicable stock and annual incentive plan) of the applicable common stock underlying such stock options at the time of exercise.

Mr. Diller received these stock options as a result of spin-off transactions completed by the Company in August 2008. The value realized upon the exercise of these non-IAC stock options by Mr. Diller is treated for tax purposes as compensation payable to him in his capacity as Chairman and Senior Executive of the Company.

(2)                                 In connection with the exercise of these stock options, the Company withheld 395,654 shares of IAC common stock to cover the payment of the exercise price and 173,369 shares of IAC common stock to cover the payment of taxes due in connection with the exercise, which resulted in the issuance of 136,711 shares of IAC common stock to Mr. Diller.

Estimated Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control of IAC

Certain of our employment agreements, equity award agreements and/or omnibus stock and annual incentive plans entitle our named executives to continued base salary payments, the acceleration of the vesting of equity awards and/or extended post-termination exercise periods for stock options upon certain terminations of employment (including certain terminations during specified periods following a change in control of IAC). These arrangements are described below as they would have applied to each named executive on December 31, 2015.

Certain amounts that would have become payable to our named executives upon the events described above (as and if applicable), assuming that the relevant event occurred on December 31, 2015, are described and quantified in the table below. These amounts, which exclude the effect of any applicable taxes, are based on the named executive’s base salary and the number of stock options and/or RSUs outstanding on December 31, 2015 and the closing price of IAC common stock ($60.05) on December 31, 2015. In addition to these amounts, certain other amounts and benefits generally payable and made available to other Company employees upon a termination of employment, including payments for accrued vacation time and outplacement services, will generally be payable to named executives.

Messrs. Diller and Levin

No payments would have been made to Messrs. Diller and Levin pursuant to any agreement between the Company and these named executives upon a termination without cause or due to death or disability or a resignation for good reason on December 31, 2015.  In addition, no payments would have been made Messrs. Diller and Levin pursuant to any agreement between the Company and these named executives upon a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015. Lastly, upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason following a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015, in accordance with the applicable omnibus stock and incentive plan and the related award agreements, the vesting of all then

outstanding and unvested stock options and/or RSUs, as applicable, held by Messrs. Diller and Levin would have been accelerated.

In addition, in the case of Mr. Diller only, under the Equity and Bonus Compensation Agreement, dated August 24, 1995, between IAC and Mr. Diller, we soldagreed that to the European operationsextent any payment or distribution by IAC to or for the benefit of Match.comMr. Diller (whether under the terms of the related agreement or otherwise) would be subject to Meetic S.A. (now knownthe excise tax imposed by §4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, or any interest or penalties are incurred by Mr. Diller with respect to such excise tax, then Mr. Diller would be entitled to a gross-up payment covering the excise taxes and related interest and penalties. Given that Mr. Diller would not have received any payment or other benefits upon an assumed change in control of IAC at the end of 2015, the Company does not believe that any excise tax would be imposed or that any gross-up would be required.

Mr. Kaufman

Upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason on December 31, 2015, pursuant to the terms of his amended employment agreement, Mr. Kaufman would have been entitled to:

·                  the partial vesting of outstanding and unvested RSUs in amounts equal to the number that would have otherwise vested in accordance with the terms of such awards during the 12-month period following such termination of employment; and

·                  continue to have the ability to exercise his vested stock options through June 30, 2017.

No payments would have been made to Mr. Kaufman pursuant to any agreement between the Company and Mr. Kaufman upon a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015. Upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason following a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015, in accordance with our omnibus stock and annual incentive plans and the related award agreements, the vesting of all then outstanding and unvested RSUs held by Mr. Kaufman would have been accelerated. For Mr. Kaufman, “good reason” means a material breach of his amended employment agreement by the Company that it fails to remedy.

Mr. Kip

Upon a termination without cause or voluntary resignation on December 31, 2015, pursuant to the terms of an oral agreement between Mr. Kip and the Company that was reached following his tenure as Meetic S.A.S. (“Meetic”)), a leading European online dating company based in France, in exchange for a 27% interest in Meeticthe Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Kip would have been entitled to:

·                  receive 12 months of his base salary, subject to the execution and a €5 million note. In 2010, we exchanged the stocknon-revocation of a wholly-owned subsidiaryrelease and compliance with post-termination confidentiality, non-solicitation of employees (18 months), non- solicitation of business partners (12 months) and assignment of certain employee developments covenants, and subject to offset for any amounts earned from other employment during the severance period;

·                  the partial vesting of outstanding and unvested stock options and RSUs in amounts equal to the number that would have otherwise vested in accordance with the terms of such awards during the 12-month period following such termination of employment; and

·                  continue to have the ability to exercise his vested stock options through June 30, 2017.

No payments would have been made to Mr. Kip pursuant to any agreement between the Company and Mr. Kip upon a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015. Lastly, upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason following a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015, in accordance with the applicable omnibus stock and annual incentive plans and the related award agreements, the vesting of all then outstanding and unvested stock options and RSUs held by Mr. Kip would have been accelerated.

Mr. Winiarski

Upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason on December 31, 2015, pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Winiarski would have been entitled to:

·                  receive 12 months of his base salary, subject to the execution and non-revocation of a release and compliance with post-termination confidentiality, non-solicitation of employees (18 months), non- solicitation of business partners (12 months) and assignment of certain employee developments covenants, and subject to offset for any amounts earned from other employment during the severance period;

·                  the partial vesting of outstanding and unvested stock options and RSUs in amounts equal to the number that would have otherwise vested in accordance with the terms of such awards during the 12-month period following such termination of employment; and

·                  continue to have the ability to exercise his vested stock options through June 30, 2017.

No payments would have been made to Mr. Winiarski pursuant to any agreement between the Company and Mr. Winiarski upon a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015. Upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason following a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015, in accordance with our Evite, Gifts.comomnibus stock and annual incentive plans and the related award agreements, the vesting of all then outstanding and unvested stock options and RSUs held by Mr. Winiarski would have been accelerated.

For Mr. Winiarski, “good reason” includes: (i) a material adverse change in his title, duties or level of responsibilities, (ii) a material reduction in his base salary, (iii) a material relocation of his principal place of employment outside of the New York City metropolitan area, and (iv) a material adverse change in reporting structure such that he is no longer reporting to a Company officer with a title of Executive Vice President or above that reports to the Company’s Chairman or Vice Chairman, in each case, without the written consent of Mr. Winiarski or that is not cured promptly after notice.

Name and Benefit

 

Termination of
Employment Without
Cause or Resignation
for Good Reason

 

Termination of Employment
Without Cause or
Resignation for Good
Reason During the Two
Year Period Following a
Change in Control of IAC

 

Barry Diller

 

 

 

 

 

Continued Salary

 

 

 

Market Value of stock options that would vest

 

 

 

Market Value of RSUs that would vest

 

 

 

Total Estimated Incremental Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Levin

 

 

 

 

 

Continued Salary

 

 

 

Market Value of stock options that would vest(1)

 

 

$

536,806

(3)

Market Value of RSUs that would vest(2)

 

 

$

17,166,133

(4)

Total Estimated Incremental Value

 

 

$

17,702,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

 

 

 

 

Continued Salary

 

 

 

Market Value of stock options that would vest

 

 

 

Market Value of RSUs that would vest(2)

 

$

374,712

(5)

$

707,749

(4)

Total Estimated Incremental Value

 

$

374,712

 

$

707,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

 

 

 

 

Continued Salary

 

$

575,000

(6)

$

575,000

(6)

Market Value of stock options that would vest(1)

 

762,694

(5)

$

977,055

(3)

Market Value of RSUs that would vest(2)

 

47,848

(7)

$

957,017

(4)

Total Estimated Incremental Value

 

1,385,542

 

$

2,509,072

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregg Winiarski

 

 

 

 

 

Continued Salary

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,000

 

Market Value of stock options that would vest(1)

 

$

767,216

(7)

$

910,132

(3)

Market Value of RSUs that would vest(2)

 

$

318,986

(5)

$

638,031

(4)

Total Estimated Incremental Value

 

$

1,586,202

 

$

2,048,163

 


(1)                                 Represents the difference between the closing price of IAC Advertising Solutions businessescommon stock ($60.05) on December 31, 2015 and approximately $218 millionthe exercise prices of all in-the-money stock options accelerated upon the occurrence of the relevant event specified above, multiplied by the number of stock options accelerated.

(2)                                 Represents the closing price of IAC common stock ($60.05) on December 31, 2015, multiplied by the number of RSUs accelerated upon the occurrence of the relevant event specified above.

(3)                                 Represents the value of stock options that would have vested upon a termination of employment without cause or resignation for good reason following a change in cashcontrol of IAC on December 31, 2015 in accordance with the applicable omnibus stock and annual incentive plan and the related award agreements.

(4)                                 Represents the value of RSUs that would have vested upon a termination of employment without cause or resignation for substantiallygood reason following a change in control of IAC on December 31, 2015 in accordance with the applicable omnibus stock and annual incentive plan and the related award agreements.

(5)                                 Represents the value of RSUs that would have otherwise vested during the 12-month period following: (i) a termination of employment without cause or resignation for good reason in the case of Messrs. Kaufman and Winiarski and (ii) a termination of employment without cause or voluntary resignation in the case of Mr. Kip, in each case, in accordance with the terms of these awards.

(6)                                 Represents continued salary payments that Mr. Kip would have been entitled to receive upon a termination of employment without cause or voluntary resignation on December 31, 2015.

(7)                                 Represents the value of stock options that would have otherwise vested during the 12-month period following (i) a termination of employment without cause or voluntary resignation in the case of Mr. Kip and (ii) a termination without cause or resignation for good reason in the case of Mr. Winiarski, in each case, in accordance with the terms of these awards.

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements.  The Nominating Committee has primary responsibility for establishing non-employee director compensation arrangements, which have been designed to provide competitive compensation necessary to attract and retain high quality non- employee directors and to encourage ownership of Company stock to further align the interests of our directors with those of our stockholders. Arrangements in effect during 2015 provided that: (i) each member of the Board receive an annual retainer in the amount of $50,000, (ii) each member of the Audit and Compensation and Human Resources Committees (including their respective Chairpersons) receive an additional annual retainer in the amount of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, and (iii) the Chairpersons of each of the Audit and Compensation and Human Resources Committees receive an additional annual chairperson retainer in the amount of $20,000, with all amounts being paid quarterly, in arrears.

In addition, these arrangements also provide that each non-employee director receive a grant of Liberty Media Corporation’s equity stakeRSUs with a dollar value of $250,000 upon his or her initial election to the Board and annually thereafter upon re-election on the date of IAC’s annual meeting of stockholders, the terms of which provide for: (i) vesting in IAC.

In 2011, we increased our ownership stakethree equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, (ii) cancellation and forfeiture of unvested RSUs in Meetictheir entirety upon termination of service for IAC and its affiliates and (iii) full acceleration of vesting upon a change in control of IAC. The Company also reimburses non-employee directors for all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with attendance at IAC Board and Board committee meetings.

Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.  Under IAC’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, non-employee directors may defer all or a portion of their Board and Board committee fees. Eligible directors who defer all or any portion of these fees can elect to 81%. In 2012, we acquired The About Group, which primarily consistshave such deferred fees applied to the purchase of About.com, a comprehensive online content and reference library.

In 2014, we acquiredshare units, representing the remaining publicly tradednumber of shares of Meetic, ValueClick’s “Owned and Operated” website businesses, including Investopedia and PriceRunner, as well asIAC common stock that could have been purchased on the relevant date, or credited to a cash fund. If any dividends are paid on IAC common stock, dividend equivalents will be credited on the share units. The Princeton Review,cash fund will be credited with deemed interest at an annual rate equal to the weighted average prime lending rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank. After a leading test preparation and college admission services company.

EQUITY OWNERSHIP AND VOTE
IAC has outstandingdirector ceases to be a member of the Board, he or she will receive: (i) with respect to share units, such number of shares of IAC common stock as the share units represent, and (ii) with respect to the cash fund, a cash payment in an amount equal to deferred amounts, plus accrued interest. These payments are generally made in a one vote perlump sum installment after the relevant director leaves the Board and otherwise in accordance with the plan.

2015 Non-Employee Director Compensation.  The table below provides the amount of: (i) fees earned by non-employee directors for services performed during 2015 and (ii) the grant date fair value of RSU awards granted in 2015.

 

 

Fees Earned(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Name(4)

 

Fees Paid
in Cash
($)

 

Fees
Deferred
($)(2)

 

Stock
Awards($)(3)

 

Total($)(4)

 

Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

 

 

$

50,000

 

$

249,936

 

$

299,936

 

Chelsea Clinton

 

 

$

50,000

 

$

249,936

 

$

299,936

 

Michael D. Eisner

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

249,936

 

$

299,936

 

Bonnie S. Hammer

 

$

55,000

 

 

$

249,936

 

$

304,936

 

Bryan Lourd

 

 

$

60,000

 

$

249,936

 

$

309,936

 

David Rosenblatt

 

$

75,000

 

 

$

249,936

 

$

324,936

 

Alan G. Spoon

 

$

80,000

 

 

$

249,936

 

$

329,936

 

Alexander von Furstenberg

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

249,936

 

$

299,936

 

Richard F. Zannino

 

$

60,000

 

 

$

249,936

 

$

309,936

 


(1)                                 Fees earned by, and the grant date fair value of RSU awards granted to, a former director (Sonali De Rycker) in 2015 were $50,000 in fees earned and deferred and an IAC RSU award with a grant date fair value of $249,936.

(2)                                 Represents the dollar value of fees deferred in the form of share units by the relevant director under IAC’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Pursuant to the terms of the plan, share units are credited with the number of share units that could have been purchased with the dollar amount of ordinary cash dividends payable on the number of share units outstanding on the relevant dividend record date, with each share unit being treated as if it was one share of IAC common stock. Share units issued as credit for ordinary cash dividends paid are settled at the same time as the underlying share units (after the relevant director leaves the Board and otherwise in accordance with the plan).

Pursuant to the plan, share units held by each of Messrs. Bronfman, Lourd, Rosenblatt, Spoon and von Furstenberg and Mmes. Clinton and De Rycker during 2015 were credited with share units for ordinary cash dividends paid in 2015 with a value of approximately $30,482, $28,571, $7,095, $37,076, $4,756, $4,215 and $2,457, respectively.

(3)                                 Amounts presented represent the grant date fair value of these RSU awards, which was calculated using the closing price of IAC common stock on the grant date.

(4)                                 The differences in the amounts shown above among directors reflect, as applicable, committee service (or lack thereof), which varies among directors.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table presents, as of April 25, 2016, information relating to the beneficial ownership of IAC common stock and Class B common stock with ten votes per share and which are convertible intoby: (1) each person known by IAC to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of IAC common stock on a share for share basis. As of January 30, 2015, Barry Diller, IAC’s Chairman and Senior Executive, owned 5,789,499 shares of Class B common stock, (the “Diller Shares”) representing 100%(2) each current director, (3) each named executive and (4) all current directors and named executives of IAC’s outstandingIAC as a group. As of April 25, 2016, there were 73,971,410 and 5,789,499 shares of IAC common stock and Class B common stock, respectively, outstanding.

Unless otherwise indicated, the beneficial owners listed below may be contacted at IAC’s corporate headquarters located at 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011. For each listed person, the number of shares of IAC common stock and approximately 42.5%percent of such class listed assumes the conversion or exercise of any IAC equity securities owned by such person that are or will become convertible or exercisable, and the vesting of any stock options and/or RSUs that will vest, within 60 days of April 25, 2016, but does not assume the conversion, exercise or vesting of any such equity securities owned by any other person. Shares of IAC Class B common stock may at the option of the outstanding total voting powerholder be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of IAC.

Pursuant to an agreement between Mr. DillerIAC common stock. The percentage of votes for all classes of capital stock is based on one vote for each share of IAC common stock and ten votes for each share of IAC certain transfer restrictions apply to 1.5 millionClass B common stock.

 

 

IAC Common Stock

 

IAC Class B Common
Stock

 

Percent
of
Votes

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

 

Number of
Shares Owned

 

% of
Class
Owned

 

Number of
Shares
Owned

 

% of
Class
Owned

 

(All
Classes)
%

 

The Vanguard Group

 

5,210,438

(1)

7.0

%

 

 

4.0

%

100 Vanguard Blvd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malvern, PA 19355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barry Diller

 

5,937,020

(2)(3)

7.4

%

5,248,598

(3)

90.7

%

*

 

Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

 

69,410

(4)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Chelsea Clinton

 

18,769

(5)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Michael D. Eisner

 

28,039

(6)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Bonnie S. Hammer

 

2,260

(7)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Victor A. Kaufman

 

483,568

(8)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Jeffrey W. Kip

 

374,973

(9)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Joseph Levin

 

561,989

(10)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Bryan Lourd

 

13,104

(11)

*

 

 

 

*

 

David Rosenblatt

 

45,722

(12)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Glenn H. Schiffman

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alan G. Spoon

 

88,556

(13)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Mark Stein

 

298,073

(14)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Alexander von Furstenberg

 

594,123

(3)(15)

*

 

540,901

(3)

9.3

%

4.1

%

Diane von Furstenberg

 

5,385,309

(3)(16)

6.8

%

5,248,598

(3)

90.7

%

39.9

%

Gregg Winiarski

 

622,187

(17)

*

 

 

 

*

 

Richard F. Zannino

 

46,039

(18)

*

 

 

 

*

 

All current named executives and directors as a group (15 persons)

 

9,183,832

 

11.1

%

5,789,499

(3)

100

%

45.1

%


*                                         The percentage of shares beneficially owned does not exceed 1% of the Diller Shares, including a requirement that, until December 1, 2015 and except for transfers to certain permitted transferees, the Diller Shares must first be converted into common stock in order to be transferred. In addition, pursuant to an amended and restated governance agreement betweenclass.

(1)                                 Based upon information regarding IAC and Mr. Diller, for so long as Mr. Diller serves as IAC’s Chairman and Senior Executive,


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he generally has the right to consent to limited matters in the event that IAC’s ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the governance agreement) equals or exceeds four to one over a continuous twelve-month period.
As a result of Mr. Diller’s ownership interest, voting power and the contractual rights described above, Mr. Diller is currently in a position to influence, subject to our organizational documents and Delaware law, the composition of IAC’s Board of Directors and the outcome of corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, such as mergers, business combinations and dispositions of assets, among other corporate transactions.


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DESCRIPTION OF IAC BUSINESSES

Search & Applications
Overview
Our Search & Applications segment consists of:
Websites, including Ask.com, About.com, CityGrid, Dictionary.com, Investopedia, PriceRunner and Ask.fm, through which we provide search services, content and other services; and
Applications, including our direct-to-consumer downloadable applications operations (“B2C”), our partnership operations (“B2B”), SlimWare and Apalon.
Our Websites and Applications businesses provide search services and content to our users. Search services generally involve the generation and display of a set of hyperlinks to websites deemed relevant to search queries entered by users. In addition to these algorithmic search results, paid listings are also generally displayed in response to search queries. Paid listings are advertisements displayed on search results pages that generally contain a link to an advertiser’s website. Paid listings are generally displayed based on keywords selected by the advertiser. The paid listings we display are supplied to us by Google Inc. (“Google”) pursuant to a services agreement with Google that expires on March 31, 2016.
Websites
Our Websites business primarily consists of the following destination websites: Ask.com, which provides general search services, as well as question and answer services that provide direct answers to natural-language questions; About.com, which provides detailed information and content written by independent, freelance subject matter experts across hundreds of vertical categories; Dictionary.com, which primarily provides online and mobile dictionary and reference services; Investopedia, a resource for investment and personal finance education and information; PriceRunner, a shopping comparison website; and Ask.fm, a question and answer social network.
Our Websites business also includes CityGrid, an advertising network that integrates local content and advertising for distribution to both affiliated and third party publishers across web and mobile platforms.
Applications
Our Applications business consists of our B2C and B2B operations, as well as SlimWare, a provider of community-powered software and services that clean, repair, update and optimize personal computers, and Apalon, a developer of a large and growing suite of mobile applications worldwide.
Our B2C operations develop, market and distribute a variety of downloadable applications that offer users the ability to access search services, as well as engage in a number of other activities online, such as play games, send e-cards, decorate e-mails and web pages and explore select vertical categories. The majority of our B2C applications are toolbars, which consist of a browser search box and related technology (which together enable users to run search queries and otherwise access search services directly from their web browsers). Many of our toolbars are coupled with other applications that we have developed that enable users to personalize their online activities and otherwise make these activities more expressive and fun. These applications include: MyFunCards, through which users can send online greeting cards; Popular Screensavers, through which users can personalize their desktops with photos, images and animations; and Retrogamer and Gaming Wonderland, through which users can access classic arcade, sports and action and other casual games directly from their web browsers. Other B2C applications target users with a special or passionate interest in select vertical categories (such as television programming, sports, shopping and gossip, among others) or provide users with particular reference information or access to specific utilities (such as maps, weather forecasts or file conversion technology). We distribute our B2C applications directly to consumers free of charge.
Our B2B operations work closely with partners in the software, media and other industries to design and develop customized browser‑based search applications to be bundled and distributed with these partners’ products and services.
We also market and distribute a number of mobile applications through which we provide search and other services, including: the Ask.com iOS and Android applications, which provide general search and natural‑language question and answer services, and the Dictionary.com iOS and Android applications, which provide dictionary and reference services.
Revenue
The Search & Applications segment’s revenue consists principally of advertising revenue, which is generated primarily through the display of paid listings in response to search queries, as well as from display advertisements appearing on its websites and, to a lesser extent, the syndication of search results generated by Ask-branded destination search websites. The

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substantial majority of the paid listings we display are supplied to us by Google pursuant to our services agreement with Google.
Pursuant to this agreement, we transmit search queries to Google, which in turn transmits a set of relevant and responsive paid listings back to us for display in search results. This ad-serving process occurs independently of, but concurrently with, the generation of algorithmic search results for the same search queries. Google paid listings are displayed separately from algorithmic search results and are identified as sponsored listings on search results pages. Paid listings are priced on a price per click basis and when a user submits a search query through our Search & Applications properties or services and then clicks on a Google paid listing displayed in response to the query, Google bills the advertiser that purchased the paid listing directly and shares a portion of the fee charged to the advertiser with us. We recognize paid listing revenue from Google when it delivers the user's click. In cases where the user’s click is generated due to the efforts of a third party distributor, we recognize the amount due from Google as revenue and record a revenue share or other payment obligation to the third party distributor as traffic acquisition costs. To a lesser extent, we also syndicate Google paid listings to third party websites with whom we enter into syndication agreements. See “Item 1A-Risk Factors-We depend upon arrangements with Google and any adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.”
Competition
We compete with a wide variety of parties in connection with our efforts to:
attract and retain users to our various Search & Applications properties and services generally;
develop, market and distribute our Applications;
attract third parties to distribute our Applications and related technology; and
attract advertisers.
In the case of our search services generally, our competitors include Google, Yahoo!, Bing and other destination search websites and search‑centric portals (some of which provide a broad range of content and services and/or link to various desktop applications), third party toolbar, convenience search and applications providers, other search technology and convenience service providers (including Internet access providers, social media platforms, online advertising networks, traditional media companies and companies that provide online content). When we market our content and other services, our competitors include destination websites that primarily acquire traffic through paid and algorithmic search results.
Moreover, some of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, greater brand recognition, larger customer bases and/or significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. As a result, they have the ability to devote comparatively greater resources to the development and promotion of their products and services, which could result in greater market acceptance of their products and services relative to those offered by us.
In the case of our Websites business, we believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon:
the relevance and authority of our search results, answers and other content;
the quality of the content and features on our various websites, and the attractiveness of the services provided by these websites generally, relative to those of our competitors;
our continued ability to differentiate Ask.com from its competitors through question and answer services that provide accurate, authoritative and direct answers to natural‑language questions (in the form of algorithmic search results and/or responses from other Ask.com users, as well as indexed question and answer pairings from various websites and online services), which depends primarily upon our ability to deliver authoritative and trustworthy content to users, as well as our ability to attract advertisers to this initiative; and
our ability to successfully market our products and services effectively.
In the case of our Applications business, we believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon our continued ability to:
create toolbars and other applications that resonate with consumers (which requires that we continue to bundle attractive features, content and services, some of which may be owned by third parties, with quality search services);
maintain industry-leading monetization solutions for our Applications;
differentiate our toolbars and other applications from those of our competitors (primarily through providing customized toolbars and access to multiple search and other services through our toolbars);
secure cost-effective distribution arrangements with third parties; and
market and distribute our toolbars and other applications directly to consumers in a cost-effective manner.

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The Match Group
Overview
The Match Group segment consists of our North America dating businesses (which include Match, Chemistry, People Media, OkCupid, Tinder and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada), our International dating businesses (which include Meetic, Tinder and all other dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada) and our non-dating businesses, The Princeton Review, Tutor.com and DailyBurn.
Through the brands and businesses within our dating businesses, we are a leading provider of subscription-based and ad-supported online personals services in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and Asia. We provide these services through websites and applications that we own and operate.
As December 31, 2014, we collectively provided online personals services to approximately 3.5 million subscribers. In addition, we own a 20% interest in Zhenai, Inc., a leading provider of online dating and matchmaking services in China.
Through the brands and businesses within our non-dating businesses, we provide a variety of educational services, including in-person and online test preparation and tutoring (The Princeton Review and Tutor.com), as well as streaming fitness and workout videos across a variety of platforms (DailyBurn).  
Dating
Services. We provide online personals services through various branded websites that we own and operate, all of which provide single adults with a private and convenient environment for meeting other single adults. These websites provide online personals services to registered members (those who establish a username and password) and subscribers (those who establish a username and password and pay a subscription fee).
Within our portfolio of websites, we have both subscription‑based and ad-supported offerings. Our subscription‑based websites offer registered members the ability to post a profile and use any related searching and matching tools free of charge, while subscribers have access to enhanced tools and a broader feature set, including the ability to initiate, review and respond to communications with or from other users. Our subscription programs consist of programs with a single‑month term, with discounts for programs with various longer terms. Our ad‑supported websites generally provide online personals services with basic functionality without the commitment of a monthly subscription, in some cases making a variety of premium or add-on features available for a fee. We also offer access to our services via various mobile devices through our Match, OkCupid, Tinder and other branded mobile applications. We also provide live, local events for our Match members in certain markets in North America and Europe.
Marketing. We market our online personals services through a wide variety of offline and online marketing activities. Our offline marketing activities generally consist of traditional marketing and business development activities, including television, radio and print advertising and related public relations efforts, as well as events. Our online marketing activities generally consist of the purchase of banner and other display advertising, search engine marketing and e-mail campaigns.
Revenue. Dating revenue is derived primarily from subscription fees for our subscription‑based online personals and related services. Revenue is also derived from online advertising and the purchase of add-on or premium features.
Competition. The personals business is very competitive and highly fragmented and barriers to entry are minimal. We compete primarily with online and offline broad‑based personals, dating and matchmaking services (both paid and free), social media platforms and applications, the personals sections of newspapers and magazines, other conventional media companies that provide personals services and traditional venues where singles meet (both online and offline).
We believe that our ability to compete successfully in the case of our dating businesses will depend primarily upon the following factors:
the size and diversity of our registered member and subscriber bases relative to those of our competitors;
the functionality of our websites and mobile applications and the attractiveness of their features and our services and offerings generally to consumers relative to those of our competitors;
how quickly we can enhance our existing technology and services and/or develop new features and services in response to:
new, emerging and rapidly changing technologies;
the introduction of product and service offerings by our competitors;
evolving industry standards; and

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changes in consumer requirements and trends in the single community relative to our competitors;
our ability to engage in cost-effective marketing efforts; and
the recognition and strength of our various brands relative to those of our competitors.
Non-Dating
Services. The Princeton Review is a leading provider of college and graduate school admissions test preparation and college readiness services to individuals, schools and school districts. Through Tutor.com, we provide a wide variety of live, one-on-one, on-demand tutoring in over forty different subjects through our online interactive classroom to libraries, colleges and universities, the United States military, businesses and individuals. DailyBurn is a health and fitness property that provides streaming fitness and workout videos across a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android, Xbox and other Internet-enabled television platforms.  
Marketing. We market our test preparation and tutoring services primarily through search engine marketing, direct marketing campaigns and public relations efforts, as well as through attendance at industry conferences and our sales force. We market our streaming fitness and workout videos primarily through television advertising, advertising on ad-supported video-on-demand services and content platforms and search engine marketing.
Revenue. The Princeton Review and Tutor.com’s revenue consists primarily of fees received for in-person and online test preparation classes, access to online test preparation materials and individual tutoring services. DailyBurn’s revenue consists primarily of subscription fees.
Competition. The markets for test preparation, college readiness services and tutoring services are highly competitive and barriers to entry are minimal. We compete primarily with regional and national test preparation companies, as well as online providers of test preparation and college readiness services with limited overhead costs that reach a national audience, and individual tutors.
We believe that our ability to compete successfully in the case of The Princeton Review and Tutor.com will depend primarily upon the following factors:
the recognition and strength of The Princeton Review brand relative to those of its competitors and our ability to build and maintain awareness of (and loyalty to) the Tutor.com brand;
our ability to engage in cost-effective marketing efforts;
the quality of our offerings generally to consumers relative to those of our competitors; and
the quality, diversity and stability of our instructors and tutors and the quality of the services provided by these professionals.
The fitness and workout market is highly competitive and barriers to entry, particularly in the case of online platforms, are minimal. We compete primarily with other streaming fitness and workout platforms and, to a lesser extent, fitness and workout DVDs.
Media
Overview
Our Media segment consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus and The Daily Beast.
Vimeo operates a global video sharing platform for creators and their audiences. Vimeo offers video creators simple, professional-grade tools to share, distribute and monetize content online, and provides viewers with a clutter-free environment to watch content across a variety of Internet-enabled devices. As of December 31, 2014, Vimeo had approximately 35 million registered members and reached a global monthly audience of more than 160 million.
Electus is an integrated multimedia entertainment studio that unites producers, creators, advertisers and distributors to produce video content for distribution across a variety of platforms in the United States and various jurisdictions abroad. Electus also operates Electus Digital, which consists of the following websites and properties: CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com; YouTube channels WatchLOUD, Nuevon and Hungry; and Big Breakfast (a production company). 
The Daily Beast is a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture and entertainment that curates and publishes existing and original online content from its own roster of contributors in the United States.


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Vimeo
Services. Through Vimeo, we offer video creators simple, professional grade tools to share, distribute and monetize content online, and provide viewers with a clutter-free environment to watch content across a variety of Internet-enabled devices, including mobile devices and connected television platforms. We offer these basic services free of charge.
We also offer premium services for a fee through two subscription-based products, which provide subscribers with varying levels of premium features, including: additional added storage space, priority video conversion, advanced video privacy controls, extensive video player customization options, premium support and the ability to sell videos. As of December 31, 2014, Vimeo had over 500,000 paid subscribers.
We also provide transactional video-on-demand services through Vimeo On Demand, which allows video creators to sell videos they create to viewers. As of December 31, 2014, Vimeo On Demand featured over 16,000 titles from a variety of genres that can be purchased and viewed by consumers on vimeo.com or on third party websites with an embedded Vimeo On Demand player. Titles are acquired from video creatorsholdings reported by way of direct uploadsAmendment No. 3 to vimeo.com and through negotiated agreementsa Schedule 13G filed by The Vanguard Group (“Vanguard”) with content owners, producers and distributors.
We also sell custom advertising through our Brand Creative Fund service, which connects advertisers with video creators to produce original, branded videos, which are then presented as brand-sponsored contentthe SEC on vimeo.com and/orFebruary 11, 2016. Vanguard beneficially owns the advertiser websites.
Marketing. We market Vimeo’s services primarily through online marketing efforts, including search engine marketing, e-mail campaigns, display advertising, affiliate marketing and television advertising and,IAC holdings disclosed in the casetable above in its capacity as an investment adviser and investment manager. Vanguard has sole voting power, shared voting power, sole dispositive power and shared dispositive power over 55,931, 4,300, 5,154,907 and 55,531 shares of our subscription-based offerings only, through upgrade channels on vimeo.com.
Revenue. Vimeo revenue is derived primarily from subscription fees and, to a lesser extent, from video and advertising sales.
Competition. Vimeo competes with a variety of online video providers, including platforms that provide videos to consumers on an advertising-supported, subscription or transactional fee basis. We believe that Vimeo differentiates itself from its competitors by offering a customizable, high definition video player, proprietary uploading and encoding infrastructure and a clutter-free viewingexperience (advertisements are not placed in videos created by registered members and subscribers). We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily on:
the quality of our platform and the viewing experience we provide;
our ability to engage with users on mobile devices;
whether our subscription offerings resonate with video creators;
our ability to attract high-quality content, both for free and fee-based viewing;
the accessibility of our videos on search engines and social media platforms;
the recognition and strength of the Vimeo brand relative to those of our competitors; and
our ability to drive new subscribers and viewers to our platform through various forms of direct advertising.
Electus
Services. Through Electus, we provide production and producer services for both unscripted and scripted television, feature film and digital content, primarily for initial sale and distributionIAC common stock, respectively, listed in the United States. Our content is distributed on a wide range of platforms, including broadcast television, premium and basic cable television, subscription-based and ad-supported video-on-demand services and through theatrical releases and other outlets. We sell and distribute Electus programming and other content, together with programming and other content developed by third parties, outside of the United States through Electus International. We also work with various brands to integrate their products into, as well as sponsor, Electus content through our Content Marketing team.table above.

(2)

In addition, we operate Electus Digital, which consists of the following websites and properties: CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com; YouTube channels WatchLOUD, Nuevon and Hungry; and Big Breakfast (a production company). The various brands and businesses within Electus Digital specialize in creating content for digital, television and feature film platforms across a variety of genres, as well as provide branded and third party creative production services.
Revenue. Electus revenue is derived primarily from media production.
Marketing. We do not engage in any formal marketing efforts in the case of our production and executive producer services, instead relying on referrals and the quality of our services and projects. For content distribution, we rely on our sales force, referrals and the quality of our services and projects, and for international distribution only, attendance at industry trade

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shows. In addition, the platforms to which we license our content for distribution market our content through their own independent marketing efforts. Electus Digital attracts users and audience primarily through social media, search engine marketing and affiliate agreements.
Competition. We compete with entertainment studios, production companies, distribution companies, creative agencies and content websites. We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the following factors:
the quality and diversity of our content and the third parties to whom we license our content, as well as the quality of the services provided by licensees of our content;
our continued ability to create new content that resonates with licensees and viewers; and
our ability to sell integration and sponsorship opportunities for our content.
eCommerce
Our eCommerce segment consists primarily of HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy.
HomeAdvisor
Overview. HomeAdvisor is a leading online marketplace for matching consumers with home services professionals in the United States, as well as in France and the Netherlands under various brands. HomeAdvisor connects consumers, by way of proprietary and patented technologies, with home services professionals, most of which are pre-screened and customer‑rated.
As of December 31, 2014, HomeAdvisor’s network of home services professionals consisted of more than 85,000 professionals in the United States providing services in more than 500 categories ranging from simple home repairs to larger home remodeling projects. HomeAdvisor also operates mHelpDesk, a provider of cloud based field service software for small to mid-size businesses.
Matching and Other Consumer Services. When a consumer submits a request through the HomeAdvisor marketplace, we generally match that consumer with up to four home services professionals from our network based on the type of services desired and the consumer’s location. Consumers can then review profiles of home services professionals with whom they have been matched and select the professional whom they believe best meets their specific needs. In addition to (or in lieu of) submitting a request through our marketplace, consumers can also search, select and contact home service professionals directly through our online directory. In all cases, the consumer is under no obligation to work with home service professionals referred by or found through HomeAdvisor.
In addition to matching services, consumers can access our free, online CostGuide, which provides project cost information for more than 250 project types on a local basis, as well as an online library of service‑related resources, which primarily includes articles about home improvement, repair and maintenance, tools to assist consumers with the research, planning and management of their projects and general advice for working with home services professionals.
Consumers can also access all HomeAdvisor services and tools on iOS and Android devices though the HomeAdvisor mobile application.
Subscription Services for Home Services Professionals. We offer multiple subscription products for home services professionals, each for a flat monthly, quarterly or annual fee. The basic membership package includes membership in our network of home services professionals, as well as a listing in our online directory. Additional membership packages include all of the basic membership package services, plus matches through the marketplace and, in the case of one package, custom website and mobile development and hosting services.
Home services professionals who are new to HomeAdvisor must generally sign up for one of the subscription products described above. As of December 31, 2014, approximately 45,000 of the more than 85,000 home services professionals within our network had purchased a membership package.
Revenue. HomeAdvisor’s revenue is primarily derived from fees paid by home services professionals for consumer matches (regardless of whether the professional ultimately provides the requested service), subscription fees and fees for website hosting services. Fees for matches vary based upon the service requested and where the service is provided.
Marketing. We market our services to consumers primarily through television marketing, as well as search engine marketing and through affiliate agreements with third parties. Pursuant to these agreements, third parties agree to advertise and promote our services and those of our home services professionals on their websites and we agree to pay them a fixed fee when visitors from their websites submit a valid service request through our website (on a cost-per-acquisition basis) or click through to our website (on a cost-per-click basis). We also market our services to consumers through the purchase of paid listings displayed in yellow page directories, portals and contextual home improvement related sites and, to a lesser extent, through radio advertising. We market our subscription packages to home services professionals through our sales force, as well as through search engine marketing, relationships with trade associations and affiliate marketing relationships.

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Competition. We compete with home services-related lead generation services, as well as Internet search engines and directories and with other forms of local advertising, including radio, direct marketing campaigns, yellow pages, newspapers and other offline directories. We also compete with local and national retailers of home improvement products that offer or promote installation services. We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the following factors:
the size, quality (as determined, in part, by reference to our pre-screening efforts and customer ratings and reviews), diversity and stability of our network of home services professionals and the quality of the services they provide;
our continued ability to deliver service requests that convert into revenue for our network of home services professionals in a cost-effective manner;
whether our subscription products resonate with (and provide value to) our home services professionals;
the functionality of our websites and mobile applications and the attractiveness of their features and our services generally to consumers and home services professionals, as well as our ability to introduce new products and services that resonate with consumers and home services professionals; and
our ability to build and maintain awareness of (and loyalty to) the HomeAdvisor brand.
ShoeBuy
ShoeBuy is a leading Internet retailer of footwear and related apparel and accessories. ShoeBuy generally passes purchases made by customers through its various websites on to the relevant vendors for fulfillment and shipping. ShoeBuy’s revenue consists of merchandise sales, reduced by incentive discounts and sales returns. We market ShoeBuy to consumers primarily through search engine marketing, affiliate agreements and comparison shopping engines. ShoeBuy competes primarily with other leading internet footwear and other retailers and traditional footwear and other retailers with an offline and online presence.
Employees
As of December 31, 2014, IAC and its subsidiaries employed approximately 5,000 full-time employees. IAC believes that it generally has good employee relationships, including relationships with employees represented by unions or other similar organizations.
Additional Information
Company Website and Public Filings.    The Company maintains a website at www.iac.com. Neither the information on the Company’s website, nor the information on the website of any IAC business, is incorporated by reference into this annual report, or into any other filings with, or into any other information furnished or submitted to, the SEC.
The Company makes available, free of charge through its website, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (including related amendments) as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been electronically filed with (or furnished to) the SEC.
Code of Ethics.    The Company’s code of ethics applies to all employees (including all of IAC’s executive officers and senior financial officers (including IAC’s Chief Financial Officer and Controller)) and directors and is posted on the Company's website at http://ir.iac.com/corporate-governance-document.cfm?DocumentID=11373. This code of ethics complies with Item 406 of SEC Regulation S-K and the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market. Any changes to the code of ethics that affect the provisions required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K, and any waivers of such provisions of the code of ethics for IAC’s executive officers, senior financial officers or directors, will also be disclosed on IAC’s website.


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Item 1A.    Risk Factors
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This annual report on Form 10-K contains “forward‑looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans” and “believes,” among others, generally identify forward‑looking statements. These forward‑looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: IAC’s future financial performance, IAC’s business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends and prospects in the industries in which IAC’s businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward‑looking statements are based on IAC management's expectations and assumptions about future events as of the date of this annual report, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.
Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward‑looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others, the risk factors set forth below. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect IAC’s business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward‑looking statements discussed in this annual report may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward‑looking statements, which only reflect the views of IAC management as of the date of this annual report. IAC does not undertake to update these forward‑looking statements.
Risk Factors
Mr. Diller owns a significant percentage of the voting power of our stock and will be able to exercise significant influence over the composition of our Board of Directors, matters subject to stockholder approval and our operations.
As of January 30, 2015, Mr. Diller owned 5,789,499                                 Consists of: (i) (A) 5,248,598 shares of IAC Class B common stock representing 100%(which are convertible on a one-for-one basis into shares of IAC’s outstandingIAC common stock) and (B) 136,711 shares of IAC common stock, all of which are held by two grantor retained annuity trusts and over which Mr. Diller has sole investment power and Mr. Diller’s spouse, Diane von Furstenberg, has sole voting power, (ii) 1,711 shares of IAC common stock held by a private foundation as to which Mr. Diller disclaims beneficial ownership and (iii) vested options to purchase 550,000 shares of IAC common stock.

(3)                                 The total number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding on April 26, 2015 includes : (i) 5,248,598 shares held by two grantor retained annuity trusts over which Mr. Diller has sole investment power and approximately 42.5%over which Ms. Von Furstenberg has sole voting power and (ii) 540,901 shares over which Mr. Von Furstenberg has sole voting and investment power.

(4)                                 Consists of: (i) 59,621 shares held directly by Mr. Bronfman, (ii) 5,375 shares of IAC common stock held for the benefit of Mr. Bronfman in an individual retirement account, (iii) 2,125 shares of IAC common stock held by Mr. Bronfman in his capacity as custodian for his minor children and (iv) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service. Mr. Bronfman disclaims beneficial ownership of the total outstanding voting powershares of IAC. AsIAC common stock described in (iii) above.

(5)                                 Consists of: (i) 16,480 shares of this date,IAC common stock held directly by Ms. Clinton and (ii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(6)                                 Consists of: (i) 25,750 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Diller also owned 930,734Eisner and (ii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(7)                                 Consists of: (i) 1,182 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Ms. Hammer and (ii) 1,078 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(8)                                 Consists of: (i) 92,597 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Kaufman and (ii) vested options to purchase 390,971 shares of IAC common stock.

(9)                                 Consists of: (i) 30,000 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Kip, (ii) vested options to purchase 320,503 shares of IAC common stock and 75,000 unvested(iii) (A) options to purchase 16,502 shares of IAC common stock vesting, and (B) 7,968 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs, in each case, in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(10)                          Consists of: (i) 24,489 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Levin, (ii) vested options to purchase 487,500 shares of IAC common stock and (iii) options to purchase 50,000 shares of IAC common stock vesting in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(11)                          Consists of: (i) 10,815 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Lourd and (ii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(12)                          Consists of: (i) 43,433 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Rosenblatt and (ii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(13)                          Consists of: (i) 86,267 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Spoon and (ii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of IAC RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(14)                          Consists of: (i) 21,250 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Stein and (ii) vested options to purchase 276,823 shares of IAC common stock.

(15)                          Consists of: (i) 540,901 shares of IAC Class B common stock (which are convertible on a one-for-one basis into shares of IAC common stock) held a family trust, over which Mr. von Furstenberg has sole voting and investment power, (ii) 50,933 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. von Furstenberg and (iii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(16)                          Consists of: (i) 5,248,598 shares of IAC Class B common stock (which are convertible on a one-for-one basis into shares of IAC common stock) and (ii) 136,711 shares of IAC common stock, all of which are held by two grantor retained annuity trusts (the same trusts referred to in footnote (2) above) and over which Ms. Von Furstenberg has sole voting power and Mr. Diller has sole investment power.

(17)                          Consists of: (i) 21,372 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Winiarski, (ii) vested options to purchase 584,502 shares of IAC common stock and (iii) (A) options to purchase 11,001 shares of IAC common stock vesting, and (B) 5,312 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs, in each case, in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

(18)                          Consists of: (i) 43,750 shares of IAC common stock held directly by Mr. Zannino and (ii) 2,289 shares of IAC common stock to be received upon the vesting of RSUs in the next 60 days, subject to continued service.

SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

The following table summarizes information, as of December 31, 2015, regarding IAC equity compensation plans pursuant to which grants of IAC stock options, IAC RSUs or other rights to acquire shares of IAC common stock may be made from time to time.

Plan Category

 

Number of Securities
to be Issued upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and
Rights(1)
(A)

 

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants and
Rights
(B)

 

Number of Securities
Remaining Available
for Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation Plans
(Excluding
Securities Reflected
in Column (A))
(C)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(2)

 

8,594,341

(3)

$

52.13

 

4,684,340

(4)

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 

 

 

Total

 

8,594,341

(3)

$

52.13

 

4,684,340

(4)


(1)                                 Information excludes 6,401,414 shares that have been reserved and may be issuable upon the settlement of subsidiary-level phantom equity awards (without giving effect to the withholding of shares to cover taxes due) that relate to subsidiaries of IAC and Match Group, Inc. (“Match Group”), based on the estimated values of such awards as of December 31, 2015. For a description of these awards, see the discussion under the caption “Equity Instruments Denominated in the Shares of Certain Subsidiaries” in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Following the completion of Match Group’s initial public offering in November 2015, subsidiary-level phantom equity awards that relate to Match Group subsidiaries are settleable, at IAC’s election, in shares of IAC common stock or Match Group common stock. To the extent that shares of IAC common stock are issued in settlement of these awards, Match Group will reimburse IAC for the cost of those shares by issuing IAC additional shares of Match Group common stock. As of December 31, 2015, 4,101,657 shares of IAC common stock (included within the 6,401,414 shares of IAC common stock disclosed above) would have been issuable upon the settlement of subsidiary-level phantom equity awards that relate to Match Group subsidiaries.

The number of shares ultimately needed to settle subsidiary-level phantom equity awards can vary from the estimated numbers disclosed above as a result of both movements in our stock price and determinations of the fair value of the relevant subsidiaries that differ from our estimated determinations of the fair value of such subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015.

(2)                                 Includes the 2013 and 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plans (both of which have been approved by security holders). For a description of our stock and annual incentive plans, see the first two paragraphs of Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, which are incorporated herein by reference.

(3)                                 Includes an aggregate of: (i) up to 1,311,399 shares issuable upon the vesting of IAC RSUs (including performance-based RSU awards, with the total number of shares included above assuming the maximum potential payout); and (ii) 7,282,942 shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding IAC stock options, in each case, as of December 31, 2015.

(4)                                 Reflects 11,085,754 shares that remain available for future issuance under the plans described in footnote 2 above less an aggregate of 6,401,414 shares that have been reserved and may be issuable upon the settlement of the subsidiary-level phantom equity awards discussed in footnote1 above.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Review of Related Person Transactions

The Audit Committee has a formal, written policy that requires an appropriate review of all related person transactions by the Audit Committee, as required by Marketplace Rules governing conflict of interest transactions. For purposes of this policy, as amended, consistent with the Marketplace Rules, the terms “related person” and “transaction” are determined by reference to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Item 404”). During 2015, in accordance with this policy, Company management was required to determine whether any proposed transaction, arrangement or relationship with a related person fell within the definition of “transaction” set forth in Item 404, and if so, review such transaction with the Audit Committee. In addition, underconnection with such determinations, Company management and the Audit Committee consider: (i) the parties to the transaction and the nature of their affiliation with IAC and the related person, (ii) the dollar amount involved in the transaction, (iii) the material terms of the transaction, including whether the terms of the transaction are ordinary course and/or otherwise negotiated at arms’ length, (iv) whether the transaction is material, on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis, to IAC and/or the related person and (v) any other facts and circumstances that Company management or the Audit Committee deems appropriate.

Relationships Involving Significant Stockholders, Named Executives and Directors

Relationships Involving Mr. Diller.  Pursuant to an amended and restated governance agreement between IAC and Mr. Diller, for so long as Mr. Diller serves as IAC’s Chairman and Senior Executive, he generally has the right to consent to limited matters in the event that IAC’s ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the governance agreement) equals or exceeds four to one over a continuous twelve‑monthtwelve-month period. While

In 2001, IAC and Mr. Diller may not currently exercise this right, no assurances can be given that this right will not become exercisable inentered into an agreement with respect to the future, and if so, thatconstruction of a screening room on Mr. Diller’s property to assist Mr. Diller will consent to anyin connection with Company-related activities. Construction costs of approximately $1.8 million were paid by the limited matters at such time, in which case IAC would not be able to engage in transactions or take actions covered by this consent right.

As a resultCompany and the agreement provides that under certain circumstances, including upon the termination of Mr. Diller’s employment by IAC or its affiliates, Mr. Diller shall have the option to pay to IAC an amount equal to the depreciated book value of the construction costs to acquire the facilities.

As discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis on page 13, pursuant to the Company’s Airplane Travel Policy, Mr. Diller is required to travel by Company-owned or chartered aircraft for both business and personal use. Mr. Diller reimbursed IAC approximately $350,000 for personal use of Company-owned aircraft in 2015.

Relationships Involving Other Directors.  During 2015, an IAC business was billed for data licensing services provided by infoGroup, Inc. (“infoGroup”) in the aggregate amount of approximately $500,000. infoGroup is a portfolio company of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, of which Mr. Zannino is a Managing Director and member of the firm’s Investment Committee. The agreement pursuant to which the IAC business made these payments was entered into by the parties before Mr. Zannino began serving on the Board and before CCMP acquired infoGroup.

Relationships Involving IAC and Expedia

Overview.  Since the completion of the spin-off of Expedia in August 2005 (the “Expedia Spin-Off”), IAC and Expedia have been related parties since they are under common control. In connection with and following the Expedia Spin-Off, IAC and Expedia entered into certain arrangements, including arrangements regarding the sharing of certain costs, the use and ownership interest, voting powerof certain aircraft and the contractual rightsvarious commercial agreements, certain of which are generally described above,below.

Cost Sharing Arrangements.  Mr. Diller currently is in a position to influence, subject to our organizational documentsserves as Chairman and Delaware law, the compositionSenior Executive of IAC’s Board of Directorsboth IAC and the outcome of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval, such as mergers, business combinations and dispositions of assets, among other corporate transactions.Expedia. In addition, this concentration of voting power could discourage others from initiating a potential merger, takeover or other change of control transaction that may otherwise be beneficial to IAC, which could adversely affect the market price of IAC securities.

We depend on our key personnel.
Our future success will depend upon our continued ability to identify, hire, develop, motivate and retain highly skilled individuals,connection with the continued contributions of our senior management being especially critical to our success. Competition for well-qualified employees acrossExpedia Spin-Off, IAC and its various businesses is intenseExpedia had agreed, in light of Mr. Diller’s senior role at both companies and our continued abilityhis anticipated use of certain resources to compete effectively depends, in part, upon our abilitythe benefit of both companies, to attract new employees. While we have established programs to attract new employees and provide incentives to retain existing employees, particularly our senior management, we cannot assure you that we will be able to attract new employees or retain the services of our senior management or any other key employees in the future. Effective succession planning is also important to our future success. If we fail to ensure the effective transfer of senior management knowledge and smooth transitions involving senior management across our various businesses, our ability to execute short and long term strategic, financial and operating goals, as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations generally, could be adversely affected.

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We depend upon arrangementsshare certain expenses associated with Google and any adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A substantial portion of our consolidated revenue is attributable to a services agreement with Google that expires on March 31, 2016. Pursuant to this agreement, we display and syndicate paid listings provided by Google in response to search queries generated by users of our Search & Applications properties. In exchange for making our search traffic available to Google, we receive a share of the revenue generated by the paid listings supplied to us,such usage, as well as certain other search‑related services.
The amount of revenue we receive from Google depends upon a number of factors outside of our control, including the amount Google charges for advertisements, the efficiency of Google’s system in attracting advertisers and serving up paid listings in response to search queries and parameters establishedcosts incurred by Google regarding the number and placement of paid listings displayed in response to search queries. In addition, Google makes judgments about the relative attractiveness (to advertisers) of clicks on paid listings from searches performed on our Search & Applications properties and these judgments factor into the amount of revenue we receive. Google also makes judgments about the relative attractiveness (to users) of paid listings from searches and these judgments factor into the amount of advertisements we can purchase. Changes to Google’s paid listings network efficiency, its judgment about the relative attractiveness to advertisers of clicks on paid listings from our Search & Applications properties, its judgment about the relative attractiveness to users of paid listings from searches or the parameters applicable to the display of paid listings could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such changes could come about for a number of reasons, including general market conditions, competition or policy and operating decisions made by Google.
Our services agreement with Google requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google for the use of its brands and services, including the manner in which Google’s paid listings are displayed within search results, and that we establish guidelines to govern certain activities of third parties to whom we syndicate paid listings, including the manner in which these parties drive search traffic to their websites and display paid listings. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines without advance notice, which could in turn require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of, our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Noncompliance with Google’s guidelines by us or the third parties to whom we syndicate paid listings or through which we secure distribution arrangements for our applications could, if not cured, result in Google’s suspension of some or all of its services to our websites or the websites of our third party partners, the imposition of additional restrictions on our ability to syndicate paid listings or the termination of the services agreement by Google.
The termination of the services agreement by Google, the curtailment of IAC’s rights under the agreement (whether pursuant to the terms thereof or otherwise) or the failure of Google to perform its obligations under the agreement would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our inability to obtain a renewal of our agreement with Google with substantially comparable economic and other terms upon the expiration of our current agreement could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, Google's ability to limit our ability to market our products and services through its advertising services, whether due to policy or competitive reasons or otherwise, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If any of these events were to occur, we may not be able to find another suitable alternate paid listings provider (or if an alternate provider were found, the economic and other terms of the agreement and the quality of paid listings may be inferior relative to our arrangements with, and the paid listings supplied by, Google) or otherwise replace the lost revenues.
General economic events or trends that reduce advertising spending could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A substantial portion of our consolidated revenue is attributable to online advertising. Accordingly, we are particularly sensitive to events and trends that could result in decreased advertising expenditures. Advertising expenditures have historically been cyclical in nature, reflecting overall economic conditions and budgeting and buying patterns, as well as levels of consumer confidence and discretionary spending.
Small and local businesses with which we do business are particularly sensitive to these events and trends, given that they are not as well situated to weather adverse economic conditions as their larger competitors, which are generally better capitalized and have greater access to credit. In the recent past, adverse economic conditions have caused, and if such conditions were to recur in the future they could cause, decreases and/or delays in advertising expenditures, which would reduce our revenues and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our success depends upon the continued growth and acceptance of online advertising, particularly paid listings, as an effective alternative to traditional, offline advertising and the continued commercial use of the Internet.
We continue to compete with traditional advertising media, including television, radio and print, in addition to a multitude of websites with high levels of traffic and online advertising networks, for a share of available advertising expenditures and expect to face continued competition as more emerging media and traditional offline media companies continue to enter the online advertising market. We believe that the continued growth and acceptance of online advertising generally will depend, to a large extent, on its perceived effectiveness and the acceptance of related advertising models (particularly in the case of models that incorporate user targeting and/or utilize mobile devices), the continued growth in commercial use of the Internet (particularly abroad), the extent to which web browsers, software programs and/or other applications that limit or prevent advertising from being displayed become commonplace and the extent to which the industry is able to effectively manage click fraud. Any lack of growth in the market for online advertising, particularly for paid listings, or any decrease in the effectiveness and value of online advertising (whether due to the passage of laws requiring additional disclosure, an industry-wide move to self-regulatory principles that require additional disclosure and/or opt-in policies for advertising that incorporate user targeting or other developments) would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We depend, in part, upon arrangements with third parties to drive traffic to our various websites and distribute our products and services.
We engage in a variety of activities designed to attract traffic to our various websites and convert visitors into repeat users and customers. How successful we are in these efforts depends, in part, upon our continued ability to enter into arrangements with third parties to drive traffic to our various websites, as well as the continued introduction of new and enhanced products and services that resonate with users and customers generally.
For example, we have entered into (and expect to continue to enter into) agreements to distribute Search & Applications search boxes, toolbars and other applications to users through third parties. Most of these agreements are either non‑exclusive and short‑term in nature or, in the case of long‑term or exclusive agreements, are terminable by either party in certain specified circumstances. In addition, a few of these agreements collectively represent a significant percentage of the revenue generated by our B2B operations. Our inability to enter into new (or renew existing) agreements to distribute our search boxes, toolbars and other applications through third parties for any reason would result in decreases in website traffic, queries and advertising revenue, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, in the case of the businesses within The Match Group segment, we have entered into a number of arrangements with third parties to drive traffic to our online personals websites. Pursuant to these arrangements, third parties generally promote our services on their websites or through e-mail campaigns and we either pay a fixed fee when visitors to these websites click through to (or register with) our online personals websites or pay a percentage of revenue we receive from such visitors who pay us subscription fees. These arrangements are generally not exclusive, are short‑term in nature and are generally terminable by either party given notice. If existing arrangements with third parties are terminated (or are not renewed upon their expiration) and we fail to replace this traffic and related revenues, or if we are unable to enter into new arrangements with existing and/or new third parties in response to industry trends, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
In the case of our HomeAdvisor business, our ability to drive traffic depends, in part, on the nature and number of home services professionals who are members of our network. While these home services professionals are required to agree that they will operate in accordance with our terms and conditions, we do not enter into long‑term agreements with them generally and subscription memberships may be canceled at any time. In addition, a significant number of our home services professionals are sole proprietorships and small businesses, which are particularly sensitive to adverse economic conditions, such as constrained liquidity and decreases in consumer spending. As a result, our network of home services professionals experiences turnover. This turnover, if significant or recurring over a prolonged period, could result in a decrease in traffic to HomeAdvisor.com and increased costs, all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Even if we succeed in driving traffic to our properties, we may not be able to convert this traffic or otherwise retain users and customers unless we continue to provide quality products and services. For example, in the case of About.com, we rely on independent, freelance subject matter experts to generate quality content for our users. If we fail to recruit and retain such experts generally and/or the experts ultimately retained cannot provide us with quality content in a cost-effective manner, the experience of our users would be adversely affected, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we may not be able to adapt quickly and/or in a cost-effective manner to frequent changes in user and customer preferences, which can be difficult to predict, or appropriately time the introduction of enhancements and/or new products or services to the market. Our inability to provide quality products and services would adversely affect user and customer experiences, which would result in decreases in users, customers and revenues and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As discussed below, our traffic building and conversion initiatives also involve the expenditure of considerable sums for marketing, as well as for the development and introduction of new products, services and enhancements, infrastructure and other related efforts.
Marketing efforts designed to drive traffic to our various websites may not be successful or cost-effective.
Traffic building and conversion initiatives involve considerable expenditures for online and offline advertising and marketing. We have made, and expect to continue to make, significant expenditures for search engine marketing (primarily in the form of the purchase of keywords, which we purchase primarily through Google), online display advertising and traditional offline advertising in connection with these initiatives, which may not be successful or cost-effective. In the case of our search engine marketing efforts, our failure to respond successfully to rapid and frequent changes in the pricing and operating dynamics of search engines, as well as changing policies and guidelines applicable to keyword advertising (which may be unilaterally updated by Google without advance notice), could adversely affect the placement of paid listings that appear in response to keywords we purchase and the related user experience, as well as adversely affect the pricing of online advertising we purchase generally, which would increase our costs and adversely impact the effectiveness of our advertising efforts overall. In the case of paid advertising generally, the policies of sellers and publishers of advertising (including Google) may limit our ability to purchase certain types of advertising or advertise some of our products and services, which could affect our ability to compete effectively and, in turn, adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
One of the most cost-effective efforts we employ to attract and acquire new (and retain existing) users and customers is commonly referred to as search engine optimization, or SEO. SEO involves developing websites to rank well within search engine results. Search engines frequently update and change the logic that determines the placement and display of search results. The failure to successfully manage SEO efforts across our businesses, including the timely modification of SEO efforts from time to time in response to periodic changes in search engine algorithms, search query trends and related actions by providers of search services designed to ensure the display of unique offerings in search results (which actions by search service providers may result in algorithmic listings being displayed less prominently within search engine results), could result in a substantial decrease in traffic to our various websites, as well as increased costs if we were to replace free traffic with paid traffic, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, search engines continue to expand their offerings into other, non-search related categories, and in certain instances display their own integrated or related product and service offerings in a more prominent manner than those of third parties within their search results. Continued expansion and competition from search engines could result in a substantial decrease in traffic to our various websites, as well as increased costs if we were to replace free traffic with paid traffic, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Lastly, as discussed above, we also enter into various arrangements with third parties in an effort to increase traffic, which arrangements are generally more cost-effective than traditional marketing efforts. If we are unable to renew existing (and enter into new) arrangements of this nature, sales and marketing costs as a percentage of revenue would increase over the long-term.
Any failure to attract and acquire new (and retain existing) traffic, users and customers in a cost-effective manner could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to build, maintain and/or enhance our various brands.
Through our various businesses, we own and operate a number of highly-recognizable brands with strong brand appeal within their respective industries, as well as a number of fledgling brands that we are in the process of building. We believe that our success depends, in part, upon our continuing ability to maintain and enhance our established brands, as well as build awareness of (and loyalty to) our fledgling brands. Our brands and brand-building efforts could be negatively impacted by a

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number of factors, including product and service quality concerns, consumer complaints, actions brought by consumers, governmental or regulatory authorities and related media coverage and data protection and security breaches. Moreover, the failure to market our products and services successfully (or in a cost-effective manner), the inability to develop and introduce products and services that resonate with consumers and/or the inability to adapt quickly enough (and/or in a cost effective manner) to evolving changes in the Internet and related technologies, applications and devices, could adversely impact our various brands and brand-building efforts, and in turn, our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Internet and related technologies and applications continue to evolve and we may not be able to adapt to these changes.
The development of new products and services in response to the evolving trends and technologies of the Internet, as well as the identification of new business opportunities in this dynamic environment, require significant time and resources. We may not be able to adapt quickly enough (and/or in a cost-effective manner) to these changes, appropriately time the introduction of new products and services to the market or identify new business opportunities in a timely manner. Also, these changes could require us to modify related infrastructures and our failure to do so could render our existing websites, applications, services and proprietary technologies obsolete. Our failure to respond to any of these changes appropriately (and/or in a cost effective manner) could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In the case of certain of our applications, third parties have introduced (and continue to introduce) new or updated technologies and policies that may interfere with the ability of users to access or utilize our applications generally or otherwise make users less likely to use our services (such as through the introduction of features and/or processes that disproportionately and adversely impact the ability of consumers to access and use our services relative to those of our competitors). For example, third parties continue to introduce technologies (including new and enhanced web browsers and operating systems) that may limit or prevent certain types of applications from being installed and/or have features and policies that significantly lessen the likelihood that users will install our applications or that previously installed applications will remain in active use. In addition, there are technologies that interfere with the functionality of (or settings changes made by) our applications. For example, there are technologies that interfere with search boxes embedded within our toolbars and the maintenance of home page and web browser search settings previously selected by our users. These technologies, applications and policies adversely impact our ability to generate search queries through our applications, which in turn adversely impacts our revenues. Technologies have also been introduced that can block the display of advertisements on web pages and that provide users with the ability to opt out of advertising products. Our failure to successfully modify our toolbars and other applications in a cost-effective manner in response to the introduction and adoption of these new technologies could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to develop and monetize mobile versions of our products and services.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to develop and monetize mobile versions of our products and services. While many of our users continue to access our products and services through personal computers, users of (and usage volumes on) mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, continue to increase relative to those of personal computers. While we have developed mobile versions of certain of our products and services (and have developed certain products and services exclusively for mobile devices) and intend to continue to do so in the future, we may not be able to monetize these applications as effectively as we monetize our non-mobile products and services. In addition, the success of our mobile applications is dependent on their interoperability with various mobile operating systems, technologies, networks and standards that we do not control and any changes in any of these things that compromise the quality or functionality of our products and services could adversely impact usage of our products and services on mobile devices and, in turn, our ability to attract advertisers. Lastly, as the adoption of mobile devices becomes more widespread, we will need to take steps to ensure that our products and services are attractive to users of mobile devices. This shift could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations if we are unable to replace the related revenues.
The processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal data could give rise to liabilities as a result of governmental regulation, conflicting legal requirements or differing views of personal privacy rights.
We receive, transmit and store a large volume of personal information and other user data (including personal credit card data, as well as private content (such as videos and correspondence)) in connection with the processing of search queries, the provision of online products and services, transactions with users and customers and advertising on our websites. The sharing, use, disclosure and protection of this information are determined by the respective privacy and data security policies of our various businesses. These policies are, in turn, subject to federal, state and foreign laws and regulations, as well as evolving industry standards and practices, regarding privacy generally and the storing, sharing, use, disclosure and protection of personal information and user data. Examples include the European Union Data Protection Directive (as adopted and implemented by the various European Union member states, the "EU Directive"), various U.S. state regulations concerning minimum data

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security standards, industry self-regulating principles that have become standard practice and more stringent contractual protections (and related compliance obligations) regarding privacy and data security.
In addition, if an online service provider fails to comply with its privacy policy, it could become subject to an investigation and/or proceeding for unfair or deceptive practices brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the Federal Trade Commission Act (and/or brought by a state attorney general pursuant to a similar state law), as well as a private lawsuit under various U.S. federal and state laws. Similarly, in the European Union, the online service provider could become subject to an investigation and/or proceeding for the violation of the data protection laws and regulations brought by a member state or its supervisory authority (an independent body charged with monitoring compliance with data protection laws), as well as private causes of action under the EU Directive. In general, personal information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulation in numerous jurisdictions around the world (particularly in the European Union), the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information that is collected, processed and transmitted in or from the governing jurisdiction.
U.S. and foreign legislators and regulators may enact new laws and regulations regarding privacy and data security. For example, in May 2014, the White House released a review of "big data" practices, which called for an update to U.S. privacy laws based on the proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights released by the White House in February 2012 and the enactment of a federal data breach notification law. In addition, in February 2013 the U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a report seeking changes in Internet and mobile privacy protection and disclosures. Similarly, new privacy laws and regulations at the state level, as well as new laws and directives abroad (particularly in the European Union), are being proposed and implemented. For example, legislation in the state of California that became effective on January 1, 2014 requires companies that collect personal information to disclose how they respond to web browser “Do Not Track” signals and the European Union is in the process of adopting new guidelines for data protection and privacy to address recent globalization and technological developments, which will supersede the EU Directive. In addition, existing privacy laws that were intended for brick-and-mortar businesses could be interpreted in a manner that would extend their reach to our businesses. New laws and regulations (or new interpretations of existing laws) in this area may make it more costly to operate our businesses and/or limit our ability to engage in certain types of activities, such as targeted advertising, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As privacy and data protection have become more sensitive issues, we may also become exposed to potential liabilities as a result of differing views on the privacy of consumer and other user data collected by our businesses. Also, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent security breaches. In the case of security breaches involving personal credit card data, credit card companies could curtail our ability to transact payments and impose fines for failure to comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards. Moreover, any such breach could decrease consumer confidence in the case of the business that experienced the breach or our businesses generally, which would decrease traffic to (and in turn, usage and transactions on) the relevant website and/or our various websites and which in turn, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The failure of any of our businesses, or their various third party vendors and service providers, to comply with applicable privacy policies, federal, state or foreign privacy laws and regulations or PCI standards, as well as the unauthorized release of personal information or other user data for any reason, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may not be able to protect our systems, infrastructures and technologies from cyber attacks. In addition, we may be adversely impacted by cyber attacks experienced by third parties. Any disruption of our systems, infrastructures and technologies, or compromise of our user data or other information, due to cyber attacks could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The incidence of malicious technology-related events, such as cyber attacks, computer hacking, computer viruses, worms or other destructive or disruptive software, distributed denial of service attacks or other malicious activities (or any combination of these events) is on the rise worldwide. From time to time, we may become the victim of these types of attacks.
While we continuously develop and maintain systems to detect and prevent events of this nature from impacting our various businesses, these efforts are costly and require ongoing monitoring and updating as technologies change and efforts to overcome preventative security measures become more sophisticated. Despite our efforts, we cannot assure you that these events will not occur in the future and if they do occur, will not have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Furthermore, we may become the victim of security breaches, such as the misappropriation, misuse, leakage, falsification or accidental release or loss of user, customer or vendor data maintained in our information technology systems or those of third parties with whom we do business (or upon whom we otherwise rely in connection with our day to day operations).


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Any cyber attack or security breach we experience could prevent us from providing our products and services, damage our reputation, erode our brands and/or be costly to remedy, as well as result in a degradation of our products and services and/or cause damage to our systems, infrastructures, technologies and data. Even if we do not experience such events, the impact of any such events experienced by third parties with whom we do business (or upon whom we otherwise rely in connection with our day to day operations) could have a similar effect. Moreover, even cyber attacks and security breaches that do not impact us directly may result in a loss of consumer confidence generally, which could make consumers and users less likely to use our products and services.
In addition, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses resulting from any of these events.
We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates and even if we are able to do so, we may experience operational and financial risks in connection with acquisitions. In addition, some of the businesses we acquire may incur significant losses from operations or experience impairment of carrying value.
We have made numerous acquisitions in the past and we continue to seek to identify potential acquisition candidates that will allow us to apply our expertise to expand their capabilities, as well as maximize our existing assets. As a result, our future growth may depend, in part, on acquisitions. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or complete acquisitions on satisfactory pricing or other terms and we expect to continue to experience competition in connection with our acquisition-related efforts.
Even if we identify what we believe to be suitable acquisition candidates and negotiate satisfactory terms, we may experience operational and financial risks in connection with acquisitions, and to the extent that we continue to grow through acquisitions, we will need to:
successfully integrate the operations, as well as the accounting, financial controls, management information, technology, human resources and other administrative systems, of acquired businesses with our existing operations and systems;

successfully identify and realize potential synergies among acquired and existing businesses;

retain or hire senior management and other key personnel at acquired businesses; and

successfully manage acquisition‑related strain on the management, operations and financial resources of IAC and its businesses and/or acquired businesses.

We may not be successful in addressing these challenges or any other problems encountered in connection with historical and future acquisitions. In addition, the anticipated benefits of one or more acquisitions may not be realized and future acquisitions could result in increased operating losses, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities and the assumption of contingent liabilities. Also, the value of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired could be impacted by one or more continuing unfavorable events and/or trends, which could result in significant impairment charges. The occurrence of any these events could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We operate in various international markets, some in which we have limited experience. As a result, we face additional risks in connection with our international operations. Also, we may not be able to successfully expand into new, or further into our existing, international markets.
We currently operate in various jurisdictions abroad and may continue to expand our international presence. In order for our products and services in these jurisdictions to achieve widespread acceptance, commercial use and acceptance of the Internet must continue to grow, which growth may occur at slower rates than those experienced in the United States. Moreover, we must continue to successfully tailor our products and services to the unique customs and cultures of foreign jurisdictions, which can be difficult and costly and the failure to do so could slow our international growth and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Operating abroad, particularly in jurisdictions where we have limited experience, exposes us to additional risks. For example, we may experience difficulties in managing international operations due to distance, language and cultural differences and political and/or economic instability, including issues associated with establishing and maintaining effective management systems and infrastructures (including disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting), the staffing of foreign operations, exchange rate fluctuations and online privacy and protection of personal information. Our success in international markets will also depend, in part, on our ability to identify potential acquisition candidates, joint

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venture or other partners, and to enter into arrangements with these parties on favorable terms and successfully integrate their businesses and operations with our own.
A variety of new laws, or new interpretations of existing laws, could subject us to claims or otherwise harm our business.
We are subject to a variety of laws in the U.S. and abroad that are costly to comply with, can result in negative publicity and diversion of management time and effort, and can subject us to claims or other remedies. Some of these laws, such as income, sales, use, value‑added and other tax laws and consumer protection laws, are applicable to businesses generally and others are unique to the various types of businesses in which we are engaged. Many of these laws were adopted prior to the advent of the Internet and related technologies and, as a result, do not contemplate or address the unique issues of the Internet and related technologies. Laws that do reference the Internet are being interpreted by the courts, but their applicability and scope remain uncertain.
For example, through our various businesses we post and link to third party content, including third party advertisements, links and websites. We also allow users to submit content, such as comments, photographs and videos. We could be subject to liability for posting, hosting or linking to third party content, and while we generally require third parties to indemnify us for related claims, we may not be able to enforce our indemnification rights. Some laws, including the Communications Decency Act, or CDA, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DMCA, limit our liability for posting or linking to third party content. For example, the DMCA generally protects online service providers from claims of copyright infringement based on the storage of third party content at the direction of the user, so long as certain statutory requirements are satisfied. However, the scope and applicability of the DMCA are subject to judicial interpretation and, as such, remain uncertain, and the U.S. Congress may enact legislation affecting (and potentially limiting) the protections afforded by the DMCA to online service providers. Moreover, similar protections may not exist in other jurisdictions in which our various businesses operate. As a result, claims have been, and could be, threatened and filed under both U.S. and foreign laws based upon use of third party content asserting, among other things, negligence, defamation, invasion of privacy or right or publicity, copyright infringement or trademark infringement.
Also, we send electronic messages to users through our various businesses, as well as develop, market and/or distribute a variety of downloadable applications through our B2C and B2B operations, which could subject us to liability for failing to comply with laws governing the sending of electronic messages to our users and the installation of downloadable applications. For example, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”), which became effective on July 1, 2014, prohibits all commercial electronic messages (including e-mail, text, social media, sound and image messages) that are sent without proper consumer consent. And, effective January 15, 2015, the CASL restricts the unsolicited installation of computer programs and applications.  While several Canadian regulators are jointly empowered to enforce and issue administrative and monetary penalties for CASL violations, effective July 1, 2017 individuals may also file private and class action lawsuits to collect statutory damages for CASL violations.
In addition, changing Internet business practices may attract increased legal and regulatory attention. One example of such changing practices is the increasing use of “native” advertising, a form of advertising in which sponsored content is presented in a manner that some may view as similar to traditional editorial content. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has indicated that it will continue to monitor the use of online native advertising to ensure that it is presented in a manner that is not confusing or deceptive to consumers.
Any failure on our part to comply with applicable laws may subject us to additional liabilities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if the laws to which we are currently subject are amended or interpreted adversely to our interests, or if new adverse laws are adopted, our products and services might need to be modified to comply with such laws, which would increase our costs and could result in decreased demand for our products and services to the extent that we pass on such costs to our customers. Specifically, in the case of tax laws, positions that we have taken or will take are subject to interpretation by the relevant taxing authorities. While we believe that the positions we have taken to date comply with applicable law, there can be no assurances that the relevant taxing authorities will not take a contrary position, and if so, that such positions will not adversely affect us. Any events of this nature could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or may be accused of infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties.
We regard our intellectual property rights, including trademarks, domain names, trade secrets, patents, copyrights and other similar intellectual property, as critical to our success. For example, the businesses within certain of our reporting segments (Search & Applications, The Match Group and eCommerce) rely heavily upon their trademarks (primarily Ask.com,

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About.com, Dictionary.com, Investopedia, PriceRunner, Ask.fm, our various toolbar brands, SlimWare, Match.com, OkCupid.com, OurTime.com, Meetic.com, HomeAdvisor.com and ShoeBuy.com and related domain names and logos), through which they market their products and services and seek to build and maintain brand loyalty and recognition. So long as these businesses continue to police unauthorized use of these trademarks and take action against infringement, use these trademarks to identify their products and services and timely renew trademark and related domain name registrations as required, they should continue to enjoy trademark protection indefinitely under current laws, rules and regulations.
The businesses within our Search & Applications segment also rely upon trade secrets, including algorithms for the generation, organization and presentation of search results. To a lesser extent, these businesses also rely upon patented and patent‑pending proprietary technologies and processes, primarily those relating to search‑related products and services, with expiration dates for patented technologies ranging from 2017 to 2033, and copyrighted material, primarily software and content, such as emoticons, characters and other content that is incorporated into (and used in connection with the marketing of) toolbars and applications generally.
The Match Group segment also relies upon trade secrets and patented (with expiration dates ranging from 2025 to 2034) and patent‑pending proprietary technologies relating to matching process systems and related features, products and services. HomeAdvisor relies heavily upon trade secrets, primarily the matching algorithm through which members of its network of home services professionals are matched with consumers, as well as related patented proprietary technologies that expire in 2020.
We rely on a combination of laws and contractual restrictions with employees, customers, suppliers, affiliates and others to establish and protect our various intellectual property rights. For example, we have generally registered and continue to apply to register and renew, or secure by contract where appropriate, trademarks and service marks as they are developed and used, and reserve, register and renew domain names as we deem appropriate. Effective trademark protection may not be available or may not be sought in every country in which products and services are made available and contractual disputes may affect the use of marks governed by private contract. Similarly, not every variation of a domain name may be available or be registered, even if available.
We also generally seek to apply for patents or for other similar statutory protections as and if we deem appropriate, based on then current facts and circumstances, and will continue to do so in the future. No assurances can be given that any patent application we have filed (or will file) will result in a patent being issued, or that any existing or future patents will afford adequate protection against competitors and similar technologies. In addition, no assurances can be given that third parties will not create new products or methods that achieve similar results without infringing upon patents we own.
Despite these measures, our intellectual property rights may still not be protected in a meaningful manner, challenges to contractual rights could arise or third parties could copy or otherwise obtain and use our intellectual property without authorization. The occurrence of any of these events could result in the erosion of our brands and limitations on our ability to control marketing on or through the Internet using our various domain names, as well as impede our ability to effectively compete against competitors with similar technologies, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
From time to time, we have been subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, copyrights, patents and other intellectual property rights held by third parties. In addition, litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights claimed by others. Any litigation of this nature, regardless of outcome or merit, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management and technical resources, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Patent litigation tends to be particularly protracted and expensive.
Our success depends, in part, on the integrity of our systems and infrastructures and those of third parties. System interruptions and the lack of integration and redundancy in our and third party information systems may affect our business.
To succeed, our systems and infrastructures must perform well on a consistent basis. From time to time, we may experience occasional system interruptions that make some or all of our systems or data unavailable or that prevent us from providing products and services. Moreover, as traffic to our websites, applications and online properties increases and the number of new (and presumably more complex) products and services that we introduce continues to grow, we will need to upgrade our systems, infrastructures and technologies generally to facilitate this growth. If we fail to do so, users, customers and third parties with whom we do business may not be able to access our products and services on an intermittent or

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prolonged basis, which could adversely affect the quality of their experiences. In addition, we could experience inefficiencies and/or operational failures in connection with these efforts, which could have the same effect. Moreover, even if we do not experience inefficiencies and/or operational failures in connection with these efforts, third parties with whom we do business (or upon whom we otherwise rely in connection with our day to day operations) may not make the changes to their systems, infrastructures and technologies needed to access our products and services on a timely basis, if at all. The occurrence of any of these events could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We also rely on third party computer systems, data centers, broadband and other communications systems and service providers in connection with the provision of our productscertain benefits to Mr. Diller (the “Shared Costs”). Cost sharing arrangements in effect during 2015 provided that each of IAC and services generally, as well as to facilitate and process certain transactions with our users and customers. Any interruptions, outages or delays in our systems or those of our third party providers, or deterioration in the performance of these systems, could impair our ability to provide our products and services and/or process certain transactions with users and customers. Furthermore, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, acts of God and other similar events or disruptions may damage or interrupt computer, data, broadband or other communications systems at any time. Any event of this nature could cause system interruptions, delays and loss of critical data, and could prevent us from providing services to users and customers. While we have backup systems in place for certain aspects of our operations, our systems are not fully redundant and disaster recovery planning is not sufficient for all eventualities. In addition, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses from a major interruption.
If any of these events were to occur, it could damage our reputation and result in the loss of current and potential users and customers, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and otherwise be costly to remedy.
Our estimated income taxes could be materially different from income taxes that we ultimately pay.
We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and numerous jurisdictions abroad. Significant judgment and estimation is required in determining our provision for income taxes and related matters. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determinations are uncertain or otherwise subject to interpretation. Our determination of our income tax liability is always subject to review by applicable tax authorities and we are currently subject to audits in a number of jurisdictions. Although we believe our income tax estimates and related determinations are reasonable and appropriate, relevant taxing authorities may disagree. The ultimate outcome of any such audits and reviews could be materially different from estimates and determinations reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Any adverse outcome of any such audit or review could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Item 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.

Item 2.    Properties
IAC believes that the facilities for its management and operations are generally adequate for its current and near-term future needs. IAC's facilities, most of which are leased by IAC's businesses in various cities and locations in the United States and various jurisdictions abroad, generally consist of executive and administrative offices, operations centers, data centers and sales offices.
All of IAC's leases are at prevailing market rates. IAC believes that the duration of each lease is adequate. IAC believes that its principal properties, whether owned or leased, are currently adequate for the purposes for which they are used and are suitably maintained for these purposes. IAC does not anticipate any future problems renewing or obtaining suitable leases for any of its principal properties. IAC's approximately 202,500 square foot corporate headquarters in New York, New York houses offices for IAC corporate and various IAC businesses within the following segments: Search & Applications, The Match Group and Media. For a discussion regarding the financing of (and related mortgage interest in) IAC's corporate headquarters, see “Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data-Note 8."

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Item 3.    Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation involving property, personal injury, contract, intellectual property and other claims. The amounts that may be recovered in such matters may be subject to insurance coverage.
RulesExpedia cover 50% of the Securities and Exchange Commission require the description of material pending legal proceedings (other than ordinary, routine litigation incidental to the registrant's business) toShared Costs, which the registrant or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject and advise that proceedings ordinarily need not be described if they primarily involve claims for damages for amounts (exclusive of interest and costs) not exceeding 10% of the current assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. In the judgment of Company management, none of the pending litigation matters which the Company and its subsidiaries are defending involves (or is likely to involve) amounts of that magnitude, nor do such matters involve issues or claims that may be of particular interest to the Company's shareholders.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.


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PART II

Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
IAC common stock is quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market, or "NASDAQ," under the ticker symbol "IACI." There is no established public trading market for IAC Class B common stock. The table below sets forth, for the calendar periods indicated, the high and low sales prices per share for IAC common stock as reported on NASDAQ.
 High Low
Year Ended December 31, 2014   
Fourth Quarter$68.40
 $56.50
Third Quarter73.93
 63.00
Second Quarter73.27
 61.00
First Quarter80.64
 64.45
Year Ended December 31, 2013   
Fourth Quarter$70.44
 $50.14
Third Quarter54.71
 46.48
Second Quarter52.27
 43.30
First Quarter48.73
 38.20
As of February 23, 2015, there were approximately 1,600 holders of record of the Company's common stock and the closing price of IAC common stock on NASDAQ was $67.22. Because the substantial majority of the outstanding shares of IAC common stock are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of shareholders, IAC is not able to estimate the total number of beneficial shareholders represented by these record holders. As of February 23, 2015, there was one holder of record of the Company's Class B common stock.
In 2013, IAC's Board of Directors declared four quarterly cash dividends, all of which were $0.24 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding. In 2014, IAC's Board of Directors declared four quarterly cash dividends, two of which were $0.24 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding and two of which were $0.34 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding.
On February 3, 2015, IAC's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding, which is payable on March 1, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2015. While we currently expect that comparable cash dividends will continue to be paid in the near future, any future cash or other dividend declarations are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company did not issue or sell any shares of its common stock or other equity securities pursuant to unregistered transactions.
Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities
The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2014. As of that date, approximately 8.6 million shares of common stock remained available for repurchase under the Company's previously announced April 2013 repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares pursuant to this repurchase authorization over an indefinite period in the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook.

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 2014 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included herein.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations Data:(1)
         
Revenue$3,109,547
 $3,022,987
 $2,800,933
 $2,059,444
 $1,636,815
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations234,557
 281,799
 169,847
 175,569
 (9,393)
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders:    
Basic$2.88
 $3.40
 $1.95
 $2.05
 $(0.04)
Diluted$2.71
 $3.27
 $1.81
 $1.89
 $(0.04)
          
Dividends declared per share$1.16
 $0.96
 $0.72
 $0.12
 $
          
 December 31,
 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:         
Total assets$4,274,878
 $4,234,684
 $3,805,828
 $3,409,865
 $3,329,079
Long-term debt, including current maturities1,080,000
 1,080,000
 595,844
 95,844
 95,844

(1)
We recognized items that affected the comparability of results for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."



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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
IAC is a leading media and Internet company. The Company is organized into four segments: The Match Group, which consists of dating, education and fitness businesses with brands such as Match, OkCupid, Tinder, The Princeton Review and DailyBurn; Search & Applications, which includes brands such as About.com, Ask.com, Dictionary.com and Investopedia; Media, which includes businesses such as Vimeo, Electus, The Daily Beast and CollegeHumor; and eCommerce, which includes HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy. IAC's brands and products are among the most recognized in the world, reaching users in over 200 countries.
Sources of Revenue
Substantially all of the revenue from our Search & Applications segment is derived from online advertising. This revenue is primarily attributable to our services agreement with Google Inc. ("Google"), which expires on March 31, 2016. Our services agreement requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines, which could require modification to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, revenue earned from Google was $1.4 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively.
The revenue earned from The Match Group segment is derived from dating and non-dating services. Dating revenue is principally earned from subscription fees for our subscription-based online personals and related services; with additional revenue generated from online advertising. Non-dating revenue is primarily earned from fees received for in-person and online test preparation classes, access to online test preparation materials and individual tutoring services. The revenue earned by our Media segment is derived from media production, subscriptions and advertising. HomeAdvisor's revenue is derived primarily from fees paid by members of its network of home services professionals for consumer leads and subscription sales to service professionals. ShoeBuy's revenue is derived principally from merchandise sales.
Strategic Partnerships, Advertiser Relationships and Online Advertising
A significant component of the Company's revenue is attributable to the services agreement with Google described above. We market and offer our products and services directly to consumers through branded websites and subscriptions, allowing consumers to transact directly with us in a convenient manner. We have made, and expect to continue to make, substantial investments in online and offline advertising to build our brands and drive traffic to our websites and consumers and advertisers to our businesses.
We pay traffic acquisition costs, which consist of payments to partners who distribute our B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites. We also pay to market and distribute our services on third-party distribution channels, such as search engines and internet portals. In addition, some of our businesses manage affiliate programs, pursuant to which we pay commissions and fees to third parties based on revenue earned. These distribution channels might also offer their own products and services, as well as those of other third parties, which compete with those we offer.
The cost of acquiring new consumers through online and offline third-party distribution channels has increased, particularly in the case of online channels as internet commerce continues to grow and competition in the markets in which IAC's businesses operate increases.
Factors Affecting Results
In 2014, we delivered 3% revenue growth; however, Adjusted EBITDA and operating income declined 9% and 11%, respectively.Revenue growth was primarily driven by The Match Group segment, while the declines in Adjusted EBITDA and operating income were primarily driven by the Search & Applications and Media segments. Revenue from The Match Group segment benefited from increased subscribers and the contributions from The Princeton Review, which was acquired August 1, 2014, and FriendScout24, which was acquired August 31, 2014. The results of our Search & Applications segment were negatively impacted by decreased revenue from our Applications business, which was principally due to lower queries from our B2B operations. The Search & Applications Adjusted EBITDA was negatively impacted by the loss from SlimWare, which was acquired April 1, 2014, due to the write-off of $11.0 million of deferred revenue in connection with its acquisition, partially offset by the positive contribution of ValueClick’s "Owned & Operated" ("O&O") website businesses, which was acquired January 10, 2014. Within the Media segment, additional investment in Vimeo increased its revenue and losses; this revenue increase was more than offset by the lower revenue and increased losses at The Daily Beast following its sale of Newsweek in August 2013, which generated a $6.3 million gain.
Other events affecting year-over-year comparability include:

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(i)a $3.9 million benefit in 2014 related to the expiration of the statute of limitations for a non-income tax matter (reflected in The Match Group segment);

(ii)the sale of the Rezbook assets in July 2013, which resulted in a gain of $8.4 million (reflected in the eCommerce segment);

(iii)the move of CityGrid from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment, effective July 1, 2013, following its reorganization; and

(iv)$4.2 million in employee termination costs associated with the CityGrid restructuring in 2013 (reflected in the eCommerce segment).

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Revenue
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications$1,596,251
 $(8,699) (1)% $1,604,950
 $139,155
 9 % $1,465,795
The Match Group897,245
 91,855
 11 % 805,390
 91,168
 13 % 714,222
Media181,780
 (9,654) (5)% 191,434
 27,383
 17 % 164,051
eCommerce435,361
 13,295
 3 % 422,066
 (35,116) (8)% 457,182
Inter-segment elimination(1,090) (237) (28)% (853) (536) (170)% (317)
Total$3,109,547
 $86,560
 3 % $3,022,987
 $222,054
 8 %
$2,800,933
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Search & Applications revenue decreased 1% to $1.6 billion reflecting a decline from Applications (which includes our direct-to-consumer downloadable applications operations (B2C), our partnership operations (B2B), SlimWare and Apalon), partially offset by an increase from Websites (which is principally composed of Ask.com, About.com, CityGrid, Dictionary.com, Investopedia, PriceRunner.com and Ask.fm). Applications revenue decreased 7% to $760.5 million, despite strong query growth from our B2C operations and the contribution of SlimWare, which was acquired on April 1, 2014, primarily due to lower queries from our B2B operations. Websites revenue grew 6% to $835.8 million driven by the acquisition of the ValueClick O&O website businesses on January 10, 2014, growth from About.com and the contribution of CityGrid, which had been moved from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment, effective July 1, 2013, following its reorganization, partially offset by a decline in revenue from Ask.com.
The Match Group revenue increased 11% to $897.2 million driven by a 6% increase in Dating revenue. Dating North America revenue (which includes Match, Chemistry, People Media, OkCupid, Tinder and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada) and Dating International revenue (which includes Meetic, Tinder and all other dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada) both increased 6% to $557.2 million and $279.3 million, respectively. These businesses are collectively referred to as "Dating." The growth in Dating revenue was driven by increased paid subscribers. North America and International paid subscribers increased 5% and 4%, respectively. Non-dating revenue (consisting of The Princeton Review, Tutor.com and DailyBurn) increased 254% principally due to the contribution of The Princeton Review, which was acquired on August 1, 2014.
Media revenue decreased 5% to $181.8 million primarily due to the impact of the closure of the Newsweek print business and sale of the Newsweek digital business in August 2013 and declines at Electus, partially offset by strong growth at Vimeo and the contribution in the current year of $11.3 million from IAC Films.
eCommerce revenue increased 3% to $435.4 million due to growth at HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy, partially offset by the move of CityGrid described above. The increase in revenue from HomeAdvisor is driven by an increase in domestic service requests and accepts of 13% and 9%, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Search & Applications revenue increased 9% to $1.6 billion, reflecting strong growth from Websites and Applications. Websites revenue grew 11% to $786.9 million, reflecting the contribution from The About Group, acquired

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September 24, 2012, and CityGrid, following its move from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment. The About Group revenue increased $108.4 million to $138.6 million in 2013, as it was not in the full prior year period. Applications revenue grew 8% to $818.0 million, driven by increased contributions from existing and new B2C products.
The Match Group revenue increased 13% to $805.4 million driven by a 10% increase in Dating revenue. Dating North America and Dating International revenue increased 10% to $523.7 million and 12% to $264.5 million, respectively. The growth in Dating revenue was driven by increased paid subscribers. North America and International paid subscribers increased 18% and 23%, respectively. International revenue also benefited from the contribution of Twoo, which was acquired January 4, 2013. International revenue in 2012 was negatively impacted by the write-off of $5.2 million of deferred revenue in connection with the acquisition of Meetic. Non-dating revenue increased to $17.2 million due primarily to the contribution from Tutor.com, an online tutoring solution acquired December 14, 2012.
Media revenue increased 17% to $191.4 million primarily due to strong growth from Electus and Vimeo.
eCommerce revenue decreased 8% to $422.1 million due to the move of CityGrid described above, partially offset by increased sales at HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy.

Cost of revenue
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Cost of revenue$883,176 $(120,545) (12)% $1,003,721 $12,033 1% $991,688
As a percentage of revenue28%     33%     35%
Cost of revenue consists primarily of traffic acquisition costs and includes payments made to partners who distribute our B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites. These payments include amounts based on revenue share and other arrangements. Cost of revenue also includes ShoeBuy's cost of products sold and shipping and handling costs, production costs related to media produced by Electus and other businesses within our Media segment, content acquisition costs, expenses associated with the operation of the Company's data centers, including compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in data center functions, rent, energy and hosting fees.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Cost of revenue in 2014 decreased from 2013 primarily due to decreases of $135.3 million from Search & Applications and $12.3 million from eCommerce, partially offset by an increase of $32.9 million from The Match Group. The Search & Applications decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $154.5 million in traffic acquisition costs driven primarily by lower revenue from our B2B operations, partially offset by the acquisition of the ValueClick O&O website businesses and the move of CityGrid from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment. The eCommerce decrease was primarily due to the move of CityGrid, partially offset by an increase in the cost of products sold at ShoeBuy resulting from increased sales. The Match Group increase was primarily due to the acquisition of The Princeton Review and increases in revenue share payments made in connection with in-app purchases sold through Dating's mobile products and hosting fees. As a percentage of revenue, cost of revenue in 2014 decreased from 2013 primarily due to an increase in the proportion of Websites revenue that resulted from increased online marketing due to the acquisition of the ValueClick O&O website businesses and strong growth from About.com.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Cost of revenue in 2013 increased from 2012 primarily due to increases of $12.7 million from The Match Group and $10.1 million from Search & Applications, partially offset by a decrease of $8.4 million from eCommerce. The Match Group increase is primarily due to various acquisitions at Dating and an increase in content acquisition costs from Tutor.com, which was acquired December 14, 2012. The Search & Applications increase was primarily due to an increase in content acquisition costs resulting from the acquisition of The About Group and the move of CityGrid from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment, partially offset by a decrease of $7.7 million in traffic acquisition costs driven primarily by decreased revenue from Ask.com. The eCommerce decrease was primarily due to the move of CityGrid, partially offset by increases in revenue share payments at HomeAdvisor and cost of products sold at ShoeBuy resulting from increased sales. As a percentage of revenue, cost of revenue in 2013 decreased from 2012 primarily due to the transition of Newsweek from a print business to a digital only publication in December 2012 (which was subsequently sold in August 2013) and a decrease in traffic acquisition costs due to an increase in the proportion of Websites revenue that resulted from increased online marketing.

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Selling and marketing expense
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Selling and marketing expense$1,124,437 $168,027 18% $956,410 $61,972 7% $894,438
As a percentage of revenue36%     32%     32%
Selling and marketing expense consists primarily of advertising expenditures and compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in sales, sales support and customer service functions. Advertising expenditures include online marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute our B2C downloadable applications, and offline marketing, which is primarily television advertising.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Selling and marketing expense in 2014 increased from 2013 due to increases of $116.4 million from Search & Applications, $24.0 million from The Match Group, $19.2 million from eCommerce and $8.9 million from Media. The Search & Applications increase was primarily due to a $111.5 million increase in online marketing, which was primarily related to our B2C downloadable applications, About.com and the acquisitions of the ValueClick O&O website businesses and SlimWare in 2014. Search & Applications was also impacted by an increase in compensation due, in part, to recent acquisitions. The Match Group increase was primarily due to an increase of $20.2 million in offline and online marketing and the acquisition of The Princeton Review. The eCommerce increase was primarily due to increases of $14.0 million in offline and online marketing principally related to HomeAdvisor and $6.9 million in compensation due, in part, to an increase in headcount at HomeAdvisor. The Media increase was primarily due to an increase in both online and offline marketing at Vimeo. Search & Applications and eCommerce were also impacted by the move of CityGrid from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expense in 2014 increased from 2013 primarily due to an increase in online marketing at Search & Applications as a result of the acquisition of the ValueClick O&O website businesses.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Selling and marketing expense in 2013 increased from 2012 due to increases of $42.7 million from Search & Applications, $21.2 million from The Match Group and $6.8 million from Media, partially offset by a decrease of $7.1 million from eCommerce. The Search & Applications increase is primarily due to increases of $28.3 million and $11.2 million in online marketing and compensation, respectively. The increase in online marketing was primarily related to B2C downloadable applications and the inclusion of The About Group beginning September 24, 2012. The Match Group increase was primarily due to increases of $14.3 million in advertising expenditures and $5.6 million in compensation. The increase in advertising expenditures was primarily due to an increase in television advertising. The increase in compensation was primarily due to an increase in headcount at Meetic and various acquisitions. The Media increase was primarily due to an increase of $5.7 million in online marketing at Vimeo. The eCommerce decrease was primarily due to the move of CityGrid to the Search & Applications segment, partially offset by an increase of $4.0 million in online and offline marketing at HomeAdvisor.

General and administrative expense
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
General and administrative expense$443,610 $65,468 17% $378,142 $(8,319) (2)% $386,461
As a percentage of revenue14%     13%     14%
General and administrative expense consists primarily of compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in executive management, finance, legal, tax and human resources, facilities costs and fees for professional services.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013

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General and administrative expense in 2014 increased from 2013 due to increases of $21.2 million from Search & Applications, $15.8 million from The Match Group, $11.9 million from eCommerce, $10.4 million from Corporate, and $6.1 million from Media. The Search & Applications increase was primarily due to recent acquisitions, the most significant being the ValueClick O&O website businesses, and increases in compensation and professional fees. The increase in professional fees was primarily due to transaction fees related to various acquisitions made in 2014. The Match Group increase was primarily due to the acquisition of The Princeton Review and an increase in compensation, partially offset by a decrease of $13.3 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments. The increase in compensation was primarily due to an increase in headcount due, in part, to recent acquisitions. The eCommerce increase was primarily due to the inclusion in the prior year of an $8.4 million gain on the sale of Rezbook assets in July 2013 and an increase in compensation at HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy, partially offset by $4.2 million in employee termination costs in the prior year associated with the CityGrid restructuring. The Corporate increase was primarily due to increases in compensation and professional fees. The increase in compensation was primarily due to a $7.5 million increase in non-cash compensation expense related to the issuance of equity awards since the prior year. The Media increase was primarily due to the inclusion of a $6.3 million gain related to the sale of Newsweek in August 2013.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
General and administrative expense in 2013 decreased from 2012 due to decreases of $25.3 million from Corporate, $9.4 million from eCommerce and $6.4 million from Media, partially offset by increases of $20.4 million from The Match Group and $12.4 million from Search & Applications. The Corporate decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $25.5 million in non-cash compensation expense related primarily to the vesting of certain awards and an increase in the number of awards forfeited as compared to the prior year. The eCommerce decrease was primarily due to the inclusion of an $8.4 million gain on the sale of the Rezbook assets in July 2013. The Media decrease was primarily due to $7.0 million in restructuring costs in 2012 related to the transition of Newsweek to a digital only publication and a $6.3 million gain related to the subsequent sale of Newsweek in August 2013, partially offset by an increase in compensation related to the growth in Vimeo. The Match Group increase was primarily due to various acquisitions, an increase in compensation of $5.6 million at Dating, resulting from an increase in headcount, and an increase in professional fees due primarily to transaction fees related to the purchase of the remaining publicly-traded shares of Meetic ("Meetic tender offer"). The Search & Applications increase was primarily due to the inclusion of The About Group beginning September 24, 2012.

Product development expense
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Product development expense$160,515 $20,756 15% $139,759 $23,233 20% $116,526
As a percentage of revenue5%     5%     4%
Product development expense consists primarily of compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs that are not capitalized for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing and enhancement of product offerings and related technology.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Product development expense in 2014 increased from 2013 primarily due to increases of $13.2 million from Search & Applications and $6.7 million from The Match Group. The Search & Applications increase is primarily related to the acquisition of the ValueClick O&O website businesses and an increase in compensation at Websites primarily due to increased headcount. The Match Group increase is primarily related to an increase in compensation driven primarily by increased headcount at Tinder and Tutor.com.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Product development expense in 2013 increased from 2012 primarily due to increases of $16.3 million from Search & Applications, $5.3 million from The Match Group and $4.4 million from Media. The Search & Applications increase is primarily due to an increase in compensation associated with the inclusion of The About Group beginning September 24, 2012, and an increase in headcount related to B2C products. The Match Group increase is primarily due to various acquisitions. The Media increase is primarily due to The Daily Beast, consolidated June 1, 2012.


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Depreciation
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Depreciation$61,156 $2,247 4% $58,909 $6,428 12% $52,481
As a percentage of revenue2%     2%     2%
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Depreciation in 2014 increased from 2013 due to acquisitions and the incremental depreciation associated with capital expenditures, partially offset by certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated and the inclusion in the prior year of the write-off of $2.7 million in capitalized software costs at The About Group primarily related to projects which commenced prior to its acquisition.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Depreciation in 2013 increased from 2012 due to the incremental depreciation associated with capital expenditures, various acquisitions and the write-off of $2.7 million in capitalized software costs at The About Group described above, partially offset by certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated.

Adjusted EBITDA
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications$362,029
 $(23,822) (6)% $385,851
 $57,710
 18 % $328,141
The Match Group264,736
 (2,213) (1)% 266,949
 30,171
 13 % 236,778
Media(36,720) (19,744) (116)% (16,976) 21,579
 56 % (38,555)
eCommerce17,282
 (5,608) (25)% 22,890
 (8,310) (27)% 31,200
Corporate(63,251) (2,840) (5)% (60,411) (292)  % (60,119)
Total$544,076
 $(54,227) (9)% $598,303
 $100,858
 20 % $497,445
              
As a percentage of revenue17%     20%     18%
Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) by reportable segment.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Search & Applications Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6% to $362.0 million, primarily due to the lower revenue noted above, increases in selling and marketing expense and general and administrative expense and losses related to the acquisition of SlimWare, partially offset by the move of CityGrid from the eCommerce segment to the Search & Applications segment, a decrease in cost of revenue and the contribution from the acquisition of the ValueClick O&O website businesses. The loss from SlimWare was due to the write-off of $11.0 million of deferred revenue in connection with its acquisition on April 1, 2014. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to an increase in online marketing related to our B2C downloadable applications and About.com. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to increases in compensation and professional fees. The decrease in cost of revenue was primarily due to a decrease in traffic acquisition costs driven from lower revenue from our B2B operations.
The Match Group Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1% to $264.7 million despite higher revenue noted above, primarily due to losses related to The Princeton Review and FriendScout24 acquisitions and higher cost of revenue, selling and marketing expense and general and administrative expense. The losses from The Princeton Review and FriendScout24 were due to the write-off of $11.8 million of deferred revenue in connection with these acquisitions. The increase in cost of revenue was primarily due to increases in revenue share payments made in connection with in-app purchases sold through Dating's mobile products and hosting fees. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to an increase in offline and online marketing. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation, partially

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offset by a $3.9 million benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2014 related to the expiration of the statute of limitations for a non-income tax matter.
Media Adjusted EBITDA loss increased 116% to a loss of $36.7 million primarily due to increased investment in Vimeo, the inclusion in the prior year of a $6.3 million gain related to the sale of Newsweek in August 2013 and losses at IAC Films, partially offset by lower losses at Electus.
eCommerce Adjusted EBITDA decreased 25% to $17.3 million primarily due to the prior year benefiting from an $8.4 million gain on the sale of Rezbook assets in July 2013 and the move of CityGrid to the Search & Applications segment, partially offset by $4.2 million in employee termination costs in 2013 associated with the CityGrid restructuring.
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss increased 5% to a loss of $63.3 million primarily due to higher professional fees.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Search & Applications Adjusted EBITDA increased 18% to $385.9 million, due to the higher revenue noted above, partially offset by increases of $42.7 million in selling and marketing expense, $16.3 million in product development expense, $12.4 million in general and administrative expense and $10.1 million in cost of revenue. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to B2C downloadable applications and the inclusion of The About Group, beginning September 24, 2012. The increase in both product development expense and general and administrative expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation related to the inclusion of The About Group. Product development expense was also impacted by an increase in headcount related to B2C products. The increase in costs of revenue was primarily due to an increase in content acquisition costs resulting from the acquisition of The About Group and the inclusion of CityGrid in the Search & Applications segment, partially offset by a decrease of $7.7 million in traffic acquisition costs driven primarily by decreased revenue from Ask.com.
The Match Group Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to $266.9 million, due to the revenue growth noted above, partially offset by increases of $21.2 million in selling and marketing expense, $20.4 million in general and administrative expense, $12.7 million in cost of revenue and $5.3 million in product development expense. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to increases in television advertising and compensation due, in part, to an increase in headcount at Meetic and various acquisitions. The increases in general and administrative expense, cost of revenue and product development expense were primarily due to various acquisitions. General and administrative expense was also impacted by an increase in compensation of $5.6 million at Dating, resulting from an increase in headcount and higher professional fees primarily due to transaction fees related to the Meetic tender offer.
Media Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased 56% to a loss of $17.0 million primarily due to the closure of the Newsweek print business and the inclusion of a $6.3 million gain related to the sale of Newsweek in August 2013.
eCommerce Adjusted EBITDA decreased 27% to $22.9 million reflecting the move of CityGrid to the Search & Applications segment and $4.2 million in employee termination costs associated with the CityGrid reorganization that took place in the second quarter of 2013. Partially offsetting the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was the inclusion of an $8.4 million gain on the sale of the Rezbook assets in July 2013.



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Operating income (loss)
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications$311,340
 $(28,777) (8)% $340,117
 $34,473
 11% $305,644
The Match Group240,912
 12,757
 6 % 228,155
 27,989
 14% 200,166
Media(40,177) (19,374) (93)% (20,803) 26,099
 56% (46,902)
eCommerce(1,257) (1,196) (1,979)% (61) (15,384) NM
 15,323
Corporate(132,091) (10,886) (9)% (121,205) 29,458
 20% (150,663)
Total$378,727
 $(47,476) (11)% $426,203
 $102,635
 32% $323,568
              
As a percentage of revenue12%     14%     12%
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NM = not meaningful
For the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013
Operating income in 2014 decreased from 2013 due to the decrease of $54.2 million in Adjusted EBITDA described above and increases of $6.6 million in non-cash compensation expense and $2.2 million in depreciation, partially offset by decreases of $13.7 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments and $1.9 million in amortization of intangibles. The increase in non-cash compensation expense was primarily due to the issuance of equity awards since the prior year. The decrease in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments was principally related to changes in Twoo's forecast of earnings and operating metrics. The decrease in amortization of intangibles was primarily related to lower amortization expense at Dating due to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized, and the inclusion in the prior year of a $3.4 million impairment charge associated with an indefinite-lived intangible asset related to the CityGrid  restructuring, partially offset by amortization of intangibles related to recent acquisitions.
At December 31, 2014, there was $113.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.4 years.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012
Operating income in 2013 increased from 2012 due to the increase of $100.9 million in Adjusted EBITDA described above and a decrease of $32.6 million in non-cash compensation expense, partially offset by increases of $24.1 million in amortization of intangibles and $6.4 million in depreciation. The decrease in non-cash compensation expense was primarily a result of the vesting of certain awards and an increase in the number of awards forfeited as compared to the prior year. The increase in amortization of intangibles was primarily related to the acquisition of The About Group and a $3.4 million impairment charge associated with an indefinite-lived intangible asset related to the CityGrid restructuring in the second quarter of 2013.

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates$(9,697) $(3,082) (47)% $(6,615) $18,730 74% $(25,345)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2014 increased from 2013 primarily due to the inclusion in the second quarter of 2014 of a $4.2 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on one of our investments following the sale of a majority of the investee's assets, partially offset by reduced losses associated with our equity method investments.
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2013 decreased from 2012 due to the inclusion in 2012 of a non-cash charge of $18.6 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of our equity method investment in The Daily Beast to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest.

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Interest expense
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Interest expense$(56,314) $(22,718) (68)% $(33,596) $(27,447) (446)% $(6,149)
Interest expense in 2014 increased from 2013 primarily due to the 4.875% Senior Notes due November 30, 2018 (the "2013 Senior Notes"), which were issued on November 15, 2013.
Interest expense in 2013 increased from 2012 primarily due to the 4.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 (the "2012 Senior Notes"), which were issued on December 21, 2012, and the 2013 Senior Notes.

Other (expense) income, net
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Other (expense) income, net$(42,787) $(73,096) NM $30,309 $33,321 NM $(3,012)
Other expense, net in 2014 includes $66.6 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments as a result of our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of the investees, partially offset by a $19.4 million gain related to the sale of Urbanspoon and $3.6 million in gains related to the sale of several long-term investments.
Other income, net in 2013 includes $35.9 million in gains related to the sale of long-term investments, partially offset by a $5.0 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a cost method investment.
Other expense, net in 2012 includes an $8.7 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a long-term marketable equity security as a result of the Company's assessment of the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity and duration of its unrealized loss. Partially offsetting the impairment charge is $3.5 million in interest income and a $3.3 million gain related to the sale of certain marketable equity securities.

Income tax provision
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Income tax provision$(35,372) NM NM $(134,502) NM NM $(119,215)
In 2014, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $35.4 million, which represents an effective income tax rate of 13%. The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate of 35% due principally to a reduction in tax reserves and related interest due to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for 2001 through 2009 of $88.2 million and foreign income taxed at lower rates, partially offset by the largely unbenefited loss associated with the write-downs of certain of the Company's investments and non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Urbanspoon. In 2013, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $134.5 million, which represents an effective income tax rate of 32%. The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to foreign income taxed at lower rates. In 2012, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $119.2 million, which represents an effective income tax rate of 41%. The effective rate is higher than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to an increase in reserves for and interest on reserves for income tax contingencies, a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset created by an other-than-temporary impairment charge and state taxes, partially offset by foreign income taxed at lower rates.
The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. Included in the income tax provision for continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 is a $58.5 million and a $19.7 million benefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes, from the decrease in interest on unrecognized tax benefits as a result of the expiration of statutes of limitations described above. Included in the

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income tax provision for continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 is a $4.8 million expense and a $1.4 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has accrued $2.8 million and $133.0 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has accrued $2.9 million and $5.1 million, respectively, for penalties.
The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions andcompanies agreed best reflects the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service is currently auditing the Company’s federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2012. Various other jurisdictions are openactual time spent (and time to examination for various tax years beginning with 2006. Income taxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon the resolution of audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differencesspent) by Mr. Diller between the reservestwo companies. Shared Costs include costs for income tax contingenciespersonal use of cars and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.
The statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009 expired on July 1, 2014. As a result, previously unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, totaling $374.8 million were recognized in the third quarter of 2014. The income tax benefitequipment dedicated to continuing operationsMr. Diller’s use and discontinued operations was $88.2 million and $175.7 million, respectively. The remaining amount of $110.9 million impacted various balance sheet accounts, primarily non-current deferred tax assets, which were reduced by $100.1 million. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, of $33.2 million and $408.8 million, respectively. If unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014 are subsequently recognized, $30.5 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax provision for continuing operations. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $8.8 million within twelve months of the current reporting date primarily due to expirations of statutes of limitations; $8.4 million of which would reduce the income tax provision for continuing operations.

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 $ Change % Change 2013 $ Change % Change 2012
 (Dollars in thousands)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax$174,673
 NM NM $1,926
 NM NM $(9,051)
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2014 increased from 2013 principally due to the release of tax reserves as a result of the expiration of the statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009.


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FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 2014, the Company had $990.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, $160.6 million of marketable securities, and $1.1 billion of long-term debt. Domestically, cash equivalents primarily consist of commercial paper rated A2/P2 or better and AAA rated money market funds. Internationally, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated money market funds and time deposits. Marketable securities consist of short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers and an equity security. The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in equity securities as part of its investment strategy. Long-term debt consists of $500.0 million in 2013 Senior Notes due November 30, 2018, $500.0 million in 2012 Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 and $80.0 million in Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035.
At December 31, 2014, $220.4 million of the $990.4 million of cash and cash equivalents was held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries. If needed for our U.S. operations, most of the cash and cash equivalents held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated; however, under current law, would be subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. We have not provided for any such tax because the Company currently does not anticipate a need to repatriate these funds to finance our U.S. operations and it is the Company's intent to indefinitely reinvest these funds outside of the U.S.
In summary, the Company's cash flows attributable to continuing operations are as follows:
 December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities$424,048
 $410,961
 $354,527
Net cash used in investing activities(439,794) (79,761) (341,307)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(80,980) 17,666
 33,520
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations consists of earnings or loss from continuing operations adjusted for non-cash items, including non-cash compensation expense, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, asset impairment charges, excess tax benefits from stock-based awards, deferred income taxes, equity in earnings or losses of unconsolidated affiliates, acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, an adjustment related to gains on sales of long-term investments, assets and a business, and the effect of changes from working capital activities. Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 consists of earnings from continuing operations of $234.6 million, adjustments for non-cash items and gains on sales of a business and long-term investments totaling $272.2 million, partially offset by a decrease from working capital activities of $82.7 million. Adjustments for non-cash items and gains on sales of a business and long-term investments primarily consist of $76.9 million of deferred income taxes, $66.6 million of impairments related to long-term investments, $61.2 million of depreciation, $59.6 million of non-cash compensation expense and $57.9 million of amortization of intangibles, partially offset by $45.0 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards, a $21.9 million adjustment related to gains on sales of a business and long-term investments and $13.4 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments. The deferred income tax provision primarily relates to a net reduction in deferred tax assets related to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009. The changes from working capital activities consist of a decrease in income taxes payable of $94.5 million and an increase in accounts receivable of $19.9 million, partially offset by an increase in deferred revenue of $30.1 million. The decrease in income taxes payable is primarily due to a net reduction in tax reserves related to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009, partially offset by current year income tax accruals in excess of current year income tax payments. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to revenue growth at HomeAdvisor. The increase in deferred revenue is due to increases related to acquisitions and growth in subscription revenue at The Match Group and Vimeo.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 includes acquisitions of $259.4 million, which include the ValueClick O&O website businesses, The Princeton Review, SlimWare and FriendScout24, purchases of marketable debt securities, net of proceeds from maturities and sales of $154.2 million, capital expenditures of $57.2 million primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and services, and investments of $24.3 million, partially offset by $58.4 million of proceeds from the sales of a business and long-term investments.
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 includes $97.3 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, $33.2 million for the purchase of noncontrolling interests in Tinder and Meetic, $8.1 million in contingent consideration payments related principally to the 2013 Twoo acquisition, partially offset by excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $45.0 million and the return of $12.4 million of funds held in escrow related to the Meetic tender offer.

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Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2013 consists of earnings from continuing operations of $281.8 million, adjustments for non-cash items and gains on sales of long-term investments and assets totaling $110.8 million, and an increase from working capital activities of $18.4 million. Adjustments for non-cash items and gains on sales of long-term investments and assets primarily consist of $59.8 million of amortization of intangibles, $58.9 million of depreciation and $53.0 million of non-cash compensation expense, partially offset by a $50.6 million adjustment related to gains on sales of long-term investments and assets and $32.9 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards. The changes from working capital activities consist of an increase in income taxes payable of $49.2 million and a decrease in accounts receivable of $10.4 million, partially offset by an increase of $34.6 million in other assets. The increase in income taxes payable is due to current year income tax accruals in excess of current year income tax payments. The decrease in accounts receivable is primarily due to a $14.8 million decrease in accounts receivable related to Newsweek's transition to a digital only publication and our services agreement with Google; the related receivable from Google declined from $125.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $112.3 million at December 31, 2013, mainly due to lower year-over-year December revenue. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable at Electus due to higher revenue. The increase in other assets is primarily due to an increase in short-term and long-term production costs at certain of our media businesses that are capitalized as the television program, video or film is being produced.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2013 includes acquisitions of $40.4 million, which include Twoo, capital expenditures of $80.3 million, which include $23.6 million related to the purchase of a 50% ownership interest in an aircraft and investments of $51.1 million, partially offset by net maturities and sales of marketable debt securities and sales of long-term investments and assets of $95.6 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2013 includes $500.0 million in proceeds from the issuance of our 2013 Senior Notes and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $32.9 million, partially offset by $264.2 million for the repurchase of 4.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $50.63 per share, $79.2 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, $71.5 million held in escrow related to the Meetic tender offer, $67.9 million for the purchase of noncontrolling interests in Meetic and a subsidiary of HomeAdvisor, $15.8 million for the payment of our 2002 Senior Notes, which were due January 15, 2013, and $7.4 million of debt issuance costs associated with our 2013 Senior Notes.
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2012 consists of earnings from continuing operations of $169.8 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $204.2 million, partially offset by a decrease from working capital activities of $19.5 million. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily consists of $85.6 million of non-cash compensation expense, $52.5 million of depreciation, $37.1 million of deferred income taxes, $35.8 million of amortization of intangibles and $25.3 million of equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, which includes a non-cash charge of $18.6 million to re-measure the carrying value of our investment in The Daily Beast to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest, partially offset by $57.1 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards. The deferred income tax provision primarily relates to the vesting of restricted stock units, the exercise of stock options and the accelerated payment of 2012 bonuses. The changes from working capital activities primarily consist of an increase of $31.0 million in accounts receivable, an increase of $23.0 million in other assets, a decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $14.4 million, partially offset by an increase in income taxes payable of $47.0 million. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to the growth in revenue at Search & Applications earned from our services agreement with Google; the related receivable from Google was $125.3 million and $105.7 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. While The Match Group and HomeAdvisor businesses experienced growth, the accounts receivable at these businesses are principally credit card receivables and, accordingly, are not significant in relation to the revenue of these businesses. The increase in other assets is primarily related to a receivable for insurance claims related to Hurricane Sandy, an increase in capitalized downloadable search toolbar costs and an increase in short-term production costs at certain of our Media businesses that are capitalized as the television program, video or film is being produced. The decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities is primarily due to a decrease in accrued employee compensation and benefits, partially offset by an increase in accrued advertising expense. The decrease in accrued employee compensation and benefits is due to the payment of the 2012 and 2011 bonuses in 2012. The increase in accrued advertising expense is primarily due to an increase in advertising expenditures at Search & Applications. The increase in income taxes payable is due to current year income tax accruals in excess of current year income tax payments.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2012 includes acquisitions of $400.3 million, primarily related to The About Group, capital expenditures of $51.2 million primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and services and investments of $36.1 million, partially offset by net maturities and sales of marketable debt securities and sales of long-term investments and assets of $156.2 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2012 includes $500.0 million in proceeds from the issuance of our 2012 Senior Notes, proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, of $262.8 million, and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $57.1 million, partially offset by $691.8 million

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for the repurchase of 15.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $46.09 per share, $68.2 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, $11.0 million of debt issuance costs associated with our 2012 Senior Notes and $10.8 million in contingent consideration payments principally related to the 2011 OkCupid acquisition. Included in the proceeds related to the issuance of common stock are proceeds of $284.1 million from the exercise of warrants to acquire 11.7 million shares of IAC common stock, some of which were exercised on a cashless or net basis. The weighted average strike price of the warrants was $28.40 per share.
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are its cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as well as its cash flows generated from operations. The Company has a $300.0 million revolving credit facility, which expires on December 21, 2017, and is available as an additional source of financing. At December 31, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
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 2015 capital expenditures will be higher than 2014. At December 31, 2014, IAC had 8.6 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period of time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook. On February 3, 2015, IAC declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding payable on March 1, 2015 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2015. Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.
The Company believes its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, together with its expected positive cash flows generated from operations and available borrowing capacity under its $300.0 million revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to fund its normal operating requirements, including capital expenditures, share repurchases, quarterly cash dividends, and investing and other commitments for the foreseeable future. Our liquidity could be negatively affected by a decrease in demand for our products and services. The Company may make acquisitions and investments that could reduce its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balances and as a result, the Company may need to raise additional capital through future debt or equity financing to provide for greater financial flexibility. Additional financing may not be available at all or on terms favorable to us. The indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness in the event we are not in compliance with the maximum leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0. In addition, the terms of the revolving credit facility require that we maintain a leverage ratio of not more than 3.0 to 1.0 and restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all of these covenants.


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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
 Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations(a)
Less Than
1 Year
 
1–3
Years
 
3–5
Years
 
More Than
5 Years
 Total
 (In thousands)
Long-term debt(b)
$52,125
 $104,250
 $579,875
 $715,250
 $1,451,500
Operating leases(c)
32,255
 57,828
 41,113
 191,108
 322,304
Purchase obligations(d)
10,710
 521
 
 
 11,231
Total contractual cash obligations$95,090
 $162,599
 $620,988
 $906,358
 $1,785,035

(a)
The Company has excluded $30.9 million in unrecognized tax benefits and related interest from the table above as we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period in which these liabilities might be paid. For additional information on income taxes, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements.
(b)
Represents contractual amounts due including interest.
(c)
The Company leases land, office space, data center facilities and equipment used in connection with operations under various operating leases, many of which contain escalation clauses. The Company is also committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under a data center lease agreement. These operating expenses are not included in the table above.
(d)
The purchase obligations primarily include advertising commitments, which commitments are reducible or terminable such that these commitments can never exceed associated revenue by a meaningful amount.
 Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
Other Commercial Commitments(e)
Less Than
1 Year
 
1–3
Years
 
3–5
Years
 
More Than
5 Years
 Total
 (In thousands)
Letters of credit and surety bonds$1,276
 $
 $73
 $1,437
 $2,786

(e)
Commercial commitments are funding commitments that could potentially require registrant performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than the items described above, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2014.


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IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
IAC reports Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This measure is one of the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should have access to, and we are obligated to provide, the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measure, which we discuss below.
Definition of IAC's Non-GAAP Measure
        Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income excluding: (1) non-cash compensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and goodwill and intangible asset impairments and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements. We believe this measure is useful for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Moreover, our management uses this measure internally to evaluate the performance of our business as a whole and our individual business segments. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature, and we believe that by excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA corresponds more closely to the cash operating income generated from our business, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses.
Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From IAC's Non-GAAP Measure
Non-cash compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants, including unvested grants assumed in acquisitions, of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based RSUs. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding using the treasury method; however, performance-based RSUs are included only to the extent the performance criteria have been met (assuming the end of the reporting period is the end of the contingency period). Upon the exercise of certain stock options and vesting of RSUs and performance-based RSUs, the awards are settled, at the Company's discretion, on a net basis, with the Company remitting the required tax-withholding amount from its current funds.
Depreciation is a non-cash expense relating to our property and equipment and is computed using the straight-line methodMr. Diller’s support staff.  Costs in 2015 for which IAC billed Expedia were approximately $495,000 pursuant to allocate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated useful lives.
Amortization of intangible assets and goodwill and intangible asset impairments are non-cash expenses relating primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired company, such as content, technology, customer lists, advertiser and supplier relationships, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. Value is also assigned to acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets, which comprise trade names and trademarks, and goodwill that are not subject to amortization. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of an intangible asset or goodwill exceeds its fair value. While it is likely that we will have significant intangible amortization expense as we continue to acquire companies, we 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.
Gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements are accounting adjustments to report contingent consideration liabilities at fair value. These adjustments can be highly variable and are excluded from our assessment of performance because they are considered non-operational in nature and, therefore, are not indicative of current or future performance or ongoing costs of doing business.

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these arrangements.


RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, see Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The following disclosure is provided to supplement the descriptions of IAC's accounting policies contained in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in regard to significant areas of judgment. Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates, judgments and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Because of the size of the financial statement elements to which they relate, some of our accounting policies and estimates have a more significant impact on our consolidated financial statements than others. What follows is a discussion of some of our more significant accounting policies and estimates.
Business Combinations
The purchase price of each acquisition is attributed to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, including identifiable intangible assets that either arise from a contractual or legal right or are separable from goodwill. The fair value of these intangible assets is based on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management. The excess purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is recorded as goodwill.
In connection with some business combinations, the Company has entered into contingent consideration arrangements that are determined to be part of the purchase price.

Aircraft Arrangements.  Each of these arrangements are recorded at its fair value at the time of the acquisition and reflected at current fair value for each subsequent reporting period thereafter until settled. The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operating metrics. The Company generally determines the fair value of contingent consideration using probability-weighted analyses over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled, and, to the extent the arrangement is long-term in nature, applies a discount rate that appropriately captures the risk associated with the obligation. Significant changes in forecasted earnings or operating metrics would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. Determining fair value is inherently difficult and subjective and can have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The changes in the remeasured fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements each reporting period are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. See Note 7 for a discussion of contingent consideration arrangements.

Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of the Company's acquired trade names and trademarks, are assessed annually for impairment as of October 1 or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying value. The 2014, 2013 and 2012 annual assessments identified no material impairments. The value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets that is subject to annual assessment for impairment is $1.8 billion and $405.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014.
The Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, no further assessment of that reporting unit's goodwill is necessary; otherwise goodwill must be tested for impairment using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of each of the Company's reporting units to its carrying value, including goodwill. In performing the first step, the Company determines the fair value of a reporting unit using both an income approach based on discounted cash flows ("DCF") and a market approach based on multiples of earnings. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgment with respect to several items, including judgment about the amount and timing of expected future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. The expected cash flows used in the DCF analyses are based on the Company's most recent budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates, which are based, in part, on forecasted growth rates. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the respective reporting units. Assumptions used in the DCF analyses, including the discount rate, are assessed annually based on the reporting units' current results and forecast, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual goodwill impairment assessment ranged from 13% to 19% in 2014 and 13% to 25% in 2013. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with its carrying value to measure the amount of impairment, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. In other words, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired

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in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
Any impairment charge that might result in the future would be determined based upon the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value using the second step of the impairment analysis that is described above but, in any event, would not be expected to be lower than the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit over its fair value. A primary driver in the DCF valuation analyses and the determination of the fair values of the Company's reporting units is the estimate of future revenue and profitability. Generally, the Company would expect an impairment if forecasted revenue and profitability are no longer expected to be achieved and as a result, the carrying value of a reporting unit(s) exceeds its fair value. This assessment would be based, in part, upon the performance of its businesses relative to budget, the Company's assessment of macroeconomic factors, industry and competitive dynamics and the strategies of its businesses in response to these factors.
At October 1, 2014, the date of our most recent annual impairment assessment, the fair value of the Company's reporting units exceed their carrying values. The fair value of the Search & Applications reporting unit currently exceeds its carrying value by approximately 15%. If operating results vary significantly from anticipated results, future, potentially material, impairments of goodwill and/or indefinite-lived intangible assets could occur. To illustrate the magnitude of a potential impairment charge relative to future changes in estimated fair value, had the estimated fair value of Search & Applications been hypothetically lower by 20% as of October 1, 2014, the carrying value of Search & Applications would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $100 million.
The Company also has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. If the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, the fair value of the asset does not need to be determined; otherwise the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset must be determined and compared to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The estimates of fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined using an avoided royalty DCF valuation analysis. Significant judgments inherent in this analysis include the selection of appropriate royalty and discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. The royalty rates used in the DCF analyses are based upon an estimate of the royalty rates that a market participant would pay to license the Company's trade names and trademarks. Assumptions used in the avoided royalty DCF analyses, including the discount rate and royalty rate, are assessed annually based on the actual and projected cash flows related to the asset, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 10% to 20% in 2014 and 10% to 18% in 2013, and the royalty rates used ranged from 1% to 9% in both 2014 and 2013.
Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets
We review the carrying value of all long-lived assets, comprising property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived 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. If the carrying value is deemed not to be recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. During 2013 the Company wrote off certain capitalized software costs. This charge is more fully described above in "Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 - Depreciation." The carrying value of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets is $389.2 million at December 31, 2014.
Income Taxes
We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on the two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This measurement step is inherently difficult and requires subjective estimations of such amounts to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately anticipate actual outcomes. At December 31, 2014, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $33.2 million, including interest. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised in audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.

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The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31, 2014, the balance of deferred tax liabilities, net, is $390.4 million. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, state income tax apportionment or the outcome of any review of our tax returns by the various tax authorities, as well as actual operating results of the Company that vary significantly from anticipated results.
Stock-Based Compensation
As disclosed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company estimated the fair value of stock options issued in 2014, 2013 and 2012 using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 1.5%, 1.0% and 0.6%, respectively, a dividend yield of 1.5%, 2.0% and 1.2%, respectively, volatility factors of 31%, 29% and 31%, respectively, based on the historical stock price volatilities of IAC and a weighted average expected term of the stock options of 4.8 years, 6.2 years and 4.4 years, respectively. For stock options, including unvested stock options assumed in acquisitions, the value of the stock option is measured at the grant date (or acquisition date, if applicable) at fair value and expensed over the remaining vesting term. The impact on non-cash compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014, assuming a 1% increase in the risk-free interest rate, a 10% increase in the volatility factor and a one year increase in the weighted average expected term of the outstanding options would be an increase of $2.5 million, $11.9 million and $5.1 million, respectively. The impact on non-cash compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014, assuming a 1% increase in the dividend yield of the outstanding options, would be a decrease of $1.1 million. The Company also issues RSUs and performance-based RSUs. For RSUs issued, the value of the instrument is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation expense over the vesting term. For performance-based RSUs issued, the value of the instrument is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term when the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.
Marketable Securities and Long-term Investments
At December 31, 2014, marketable securities consist of short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers and an equity security. Long-term investments include equity securities accounted for under the equity and cost methods and marketable equity securities. The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in marketable equity securities as part of its investment strategy.
Marketable securities are adjusted to fair value each quarter, and the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of securities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings. The Company recognizes unrealized losses on marketable securities in net earnings when the losses are determined to be other-than-temporary. Additionally, the Company evaluates each cost and equity method investment for indicators of impairment on a quarterly basis, and recognizes an impairment loss if the decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary. Future events may result in reconsideration of the nature of losses as other-than-temporary and market and other factors may cause the value of the Company's investments to decline.
The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. Such impairment evaluations include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the current business environment, including competition; going concern considerations such as financial condition, the rate at which the investee utilizes cash and the investee's ability to obtain additional financing to achieve its business plan; the need for changes to the investee's existing business model due to changing business and regulatory environments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. During 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized impairment charges of $66.6 million and $5.0 million, respectively, related to cost method investments and during 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $8.7 million related to one of its long-term marketable equity securities. These charges are more fully described above in "Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 - Other (expense) income, net."
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
For a discussion of a recent accounting pronouncement, see Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company's cash equivalents, marketable debt securities and long-term debt.
The Company invests its excess cash in certain cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, which consist of money market funds and short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers. The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in current earnings and a new cost basis in the investment is established. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not record any other-than-temporary impairment charges related to its cash equivalents and marketable debt securities.
Based on the Company's total investment in marketable debt securities at December 31, 2014, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of these securities by $2.1 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of debt securities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period. Conversely, since almost all of the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance of $990.4 million is invested in short-term fixed or variable rate money market instruments, the Company would also earn more (less) interest income due to such an increase (decrease) in interest rates.
At December 31, 2014, the Company's outstanding debt is $1.1 billion, all of which pays interest at fixed rates. If market rates decline, the Company runs the risk that the related required payments on the fixed rate debt will exceed those based on market rates. A 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of the fixed-rate debt by $60.5 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of fixed-rate debt for all maturities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period.
Equity Price Risk
The Company is exposed to market risk as it relates to changes in the market value of its investments.
At December 31, 2014, the Company has two investments in equity securities of publicly traded companies. These available-for-sale marketable equity securities are reported at fair value based on their quoted market prices with any unrealized gain or loss, net of tax, included as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Investments in equity securities of publicly traded companies are exposed to significant fluctuations in fair value due to the volatility of the stock market. During 2014 and 2013, the Company did not record any other-than-temporary impairment charges related to its available-for-sale marketable equity securities. During 2012, the Company recorded an $8.7 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to one of its available-for-sale marketable equity securities. The other-than-temporary impairment charge is included in "Other (expense) income, net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company conducts business in certain foreign markets, primarily in the European Union. The Company's primary exposure to foreign currency exchange risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the Euro and British Pound Sterling. However, the exposure is mitigated since the Company has generally reinvested cash flows from international operations in order to grow the businesses. The statements of operations of these international businesses are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign activities result in reduced revenue and operating results. Similarly, the Company's revenue and operating results will increase for our international operations if the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies. The Company is also exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to its assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.
The economic impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements on the Company is often linked to variability in real growth, inflation, interest rates, governmental actions and other factors. These changes, if material, could cause the Company to adjust its financing and operating strategies. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses are not material to the Company's earnings in 2014, 2013 and 2012. As foreign currency exchange rates change, translation of the statements of operations of the Company's international businesses into U.S. dollars affects year-over-year comparability of operating results. Historically, the Company has not hedged foreign currency exchange risks because cash flows from international operations are generally reinvested locally. However, the Company periodically reviews its strategy for hedging foreign currency exchange risks. The

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Company's objective in managing its foreign currency exchange risk is to minimize its potential exposure to the changes that foreign currency exchange rates might have on its earnings, cash flows and financial position.

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Item 8.    Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of IAC/InterActiveCorp
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), IAC/InterActiveCorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 27, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
February 27, 2015


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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS   
Cash and cash equivalents$990,405
 $1,100,444
Marketable securities160,648
 6,004
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $12,437 and $8,540, respectively236,086
 207,408
Other current assets166,742
 161,530
Total current assets1,553,881
 1,475,386
    
Property and equipment, net302,459
 293,964
Goodwill1,754,926
 1,675,323
Intangible assets, net491,936
 445,336
Long-term investments114,983
 179,990
Other non-current assets56,693
 164,685
TOTAL ASSETS$4,274,878
 $4,234,684
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   
LIABILITIES:   
Accounts payable, trade$81,163
 $77,653
Deferred revenue194,988
 158,206
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities397,803
 351,038
Total current liabilities673,954
 586,897
    
Long-term debt1,080,000
 1,080,000
Income taxes payable32,635
 416,384
Deferred income taxes409,529
 320,748
Other long-term liabilities45,191
 58,393
    
Redeemable noncontrolling interests40,427
 42,861
    
Commitments and contingencies
 
    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Common stock $.001 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 252,170,058 and 250,982,079 shares and outstanding 78,356,057 and 76,404,552 shares, respectively252
 251
Class B convertible common stock $.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued 16,157,499 shares and outstanding 5,789,499 shares16
 16
Additional paid-in capital11,415,617
 11,562,567
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)325,118
 (32,735)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(87,700) (13,046)
Treasury stock 184,182,001 and 184,945,527 shares, respectively(9,661,350) (9,830,317)
Total IAC shareholders' equity1,991,953
 1,686,736
Noncontrolling interests1,189
 42,665
Total shareholders' equity1,993,142
 1,729,401
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$4,274,878
 $4,234,684
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Revenue$3,109,547
 $3,022,987
 $2,800,933
Operating costs and expenses:     
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)883,176
 1,003,721
 991,688
Selling and marketing expense1,124,437
 956,410
 894,438
General and administrative expense443,610
 378,142
 386,461
Product development expense160,515
 139,759
 116,526
Depreciation61,156
 58,909
 52,481
Amortization of intangibles57,926
 59,843
 35,771
Total operating costs and expenses2,730,820
 2,596,784
 2,477,365
Operating income378,727
 426,203
 323,568
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates(9,697) (6,615) (25,345)
Interest expense(56,314) (33,596) (6,149)
Other (expense) income, net(42,787) 30,309
 (3,012)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes269,929
 416,301
 289,062
Income tax provision(35,372) (134,502) (119,215)
Earnings from continuing operations234,557
 281,799
 169,847
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax174,673
 1,926
 (9,051)
Net earnings409,230
 283,725
 160,796
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests5,643
 2,059
 (1,530)
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$414,873
 $285,784
 $159,266
      
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:     
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations$2.88
 $3.40
 $1.95
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$2.71
 $3.27
 $1.81
Basic earnings per share$4.98
 $3.42
 $1.85
Diluted earnings per share$4.68
 $3.29
 $1.71
      
Dividends declared per share$1.16
 $0.96
 $0.72
      
Non-cash compensation expense by function:     
Cost of revenue$949
 $2,863
 $6,219
Selling and marketing expense2,144
 2,813
 4,760
General and administrative expense49,862
 42,487
 68,640
Product development expense6,679
 4,842
 6,006
Total non-cash compensation expense$59,634
 $53,005
 $85,625
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Net earnings$409,230
 $283,725
 $160,796
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:     
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment(66,874) 7,353
 712
Change in unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities (net of tax benefits of $1,852, $3,050 and $3,981 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)(8,591) 15,442
 (19,827)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(75,465) 22,795
 (19,115)
Comprehensive income333,765
 306,520
 141,681
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests6,454
 (1,613) (2,141)
Comprehensive income attributable to IAC shareholders$340,219
 $304,907
 $139,540

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.


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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



    IAC Shareholders' Equity    
                         
    Common Stock $.001 Par Value Class B Convertible Common Stock $.001 Par Value 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Treasury
Stock
      
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
  $ Shares $ Shares  (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings   
Total IAC
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
    (In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011$50,349
  $234
 234,101
 $16
 16,157
 $11,280,173
 $(477,785) $(12,443) $(8,885,146) $1,905,049
 $55,091
 $1,960,140
Net (loss) earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012(1,118)  
 
 
 
 
 159,266
 
 
 159,266
 2,648
 161,914
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax207
  
 
 
 
 
 
 (19,726) 
 (19,726) 404
 (19,322)
Non-cash compensation expense
  
 
 
 
 82,807
 
 
 
 82,807
 2,818
 85,625
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes
  5
 5,153
 
 
 (16,503) 
 
 
 (16,498) 
 (16,498)
Income tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other
  
 
 
 
 49,967
 
 
 
 49,967
 
 49,967
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of warrants
  12
 11,728
 
 
 284,099
 
 
 
 284,111
 
 284,111
Dividends
  
 
 
 
 (68,901) 
 
 
 (68,901) 
 (68,901)
Purchase of treasury stock
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (716,072) (716,072) 
 (716,072)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(2,955)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair value4,275
  
 
 
 
 (4,275) 
 
 
 (4,275) 
 (4,275)
Transfer from noncontrolling interests to redeemable noncontrolling interests10,049
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (10,049) (10,049)
Other(2,681)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 995
 995
Balance as of December 31, 2012$58,126
  $251
 250,982
 $16
 16,157
 $11,607,367
 $(318,519) $(32,169) $(9,601,218) $1,655,728
 $51,907
 $1,707,635
Net (loss) earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013(3,264)  
 
 
 
 
 285,784
 
 
 285,784
 1,205
 286,989
Other comprehensive income, net of tax2,305
  
 
 
 
 
 
 19,123
 
 19,123
 1,367
 20,490
Non-cash compensation expense
  
 
 
 
 51,883
 
 
 
 51,883
 1,122
 53,005
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes
  
 
 
 
 (9,899) 
 
 2
 (9,897) 
 (9,897)
Income tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other
  
 
 
 
 30,986
 
 
 
 30,986
 
 30,986
Dividends
  
 
 
 
 (77,830) 
 
 
 (77,830) 
 (77,830)
Purchase of treasury stock
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (229,101) (229,101) 
 (229,101)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(55,576)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (12,371) (12,371)
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests to fair value40,638
  
 
 
 
 (42,947) 
 
 
 (42,947) 2,309
 (40,638)
Transfer from noncontrolling interests to redeemable noncontrolling interests2,874
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,874) (2,874)
Other(2,242)  
 
 
 
 3,007
 
 
 
 3,007
 
 3,007
Balance as of December 31, 2013$42,861
  $251
 250,982
 $16
 16,157
 $11,562,567
 $(32,735) $(13,046) $(9,830,317) $1,686,736
 $42,665
 $1,729,401

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)


    IAC Shareholders' Equity    
                         
    Common Stock $.001 Par Value Class B Convertible Common Stock $.001 Par Value 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Treasury
Stock
      
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
  $ Shares $ Shares  (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings   
Total IAC
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
    (In thousands)
Net (loss) earnings for the year ended December 31, 2014$(5,643)  $
 
 $
 
 $
 $414,873
 $
 $
 $414,873
 $
 $414,873
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(914)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (74,654) 
 (74,654) 103
 (74,551)
Non-cash compensation expense558
  
 
 
 
 59,362
 
 
 
 59,362
 (286) 59,076
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes
  1
 1,188
 
 
 (167,340) 
 
 168,967
 1,628
 
 1,628
Income tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other
  
 
 
 
 37,451
 
 
 
 37,451
 
 37,451
Dividends
  
 
 
 
 (39,557) (57,020) 
 
 (96,577) 
 (96,577)
Noncontrolling interests related to acquisitions17,886
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(41,743)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (50,662) (50,662)
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests to fair value27,750
  
 
 
 
 (37,119) 
 
 
 (37,119) 9,369
 (27,750)
Other(328)  
 
 
 
 253
 
 
 
 253
 
 253
Balance as of December 31, 2014$40,427
  $252
 252,170
 $16
 16,157
 $11,415,617
 $325,118
 $(87,700) $(9,661,350) $1,991,953
 $1,189
 $1,993,142
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Net earnings$409,230
 $283,725
 $160,796
Less: earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax174,673
 1,926
 (9,051)
Earnings from continuing operations234,557
 281,799
 169,847
Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Non-cash compensation expense59,634
 53,005
 85,625
Depreciation61,156
 58,909
 52,481
Amortization of intangibles57,926
 59,843
 35,771
 Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards(44,957) (32,891) (57,101)
Deferred income taxes76,869
 (9,096) 37,076
 Acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments(13,367) 343
 
Impairment of long-term investments66,601
 5,268
 8,685
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates9,697
 6,615
 25,345
 Gains on sales of long-term investments, assets and a business(21,946) (50,608) (3,576)
 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:     
Accounts receivable(19,918) 10,421
 (30,991)
Other assets(3,606) (34,632) (22,991)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities5,206
 (766) (14,384)
Income taxes payable(94,492) 49,191
 47,010
Deferred revenue30,142
 (5,841) 1,864
Other, net20,546
 19,401
 19,866
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations424,048
 410,961
 354,527
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(259,391) (40,434) (400,254)
Capital expenditures(57,233) (80,311) (51,201)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities21,644
 12,502
 195,501
Purchases of marketable debt securities(175,826) 
 (53,952)
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments, assets and a business58,388
 83,091
 14,616
Purchases of long-term investments(24,334) (51,080) (36,094)
Other, net(3,042) (3,529) (9,923)
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations(439,794) (79,761) (341,307)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 500,000
 500,000
Principal payments on long-term debt
 (15,844) 
Purchase of treasury stock
 (264,214) (691,830)
Dividends(97,338) (79,189) (68,163)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes1,609
 (5,077) 262,841
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards44,957
 32,891
 57,101
 Purchase of noncontrolling interests(33,165) (67,947) (4,891)
 Funds returned from (transferred to) escrow for Meetic tender offer12,354
 (71,512) 
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments(8,109) (256) (10,781)
Debt issuance costs(383) (7,399) (11,001)
Other, net(905) (3,787) 244
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations(80,980) 17,666
 33,520
Total cash (used in) provided by continuing operations(96,726) 348,866
 46,740
Total cash used in discontinued operations(145) (1,877) (3,472)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(13,168) 3,478
 2,556
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(110,039) 350,467
 45,824
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,100,444
 749,977
 704,153
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$990,405
 $1,100,444
 $749,977
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION
IAC is a leading media and Internet company. The Company is organized into four segments: The Match Group, which consists of dating, education and fitness businesses with brands such as Match, OkCupid, Tinder, The Princeton Review and DailyBurn; Search & Applications, which includes brands such as About.com, Ask.com, Dictionary.com and Investopedia; Media, which includes businesses such as Vimeo, Electus, The Daily Beast and CollegeHumor; and eCommerce, which includes HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy. IAC's brands and products are among the most recognized in the world, reaching users in over 200 countries.
All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Search & Applications
Our Search & Applications segment consists of: Websites, including Ask.com, About.com, CityGrid, Dictionary.com, Investopedia, PriceRunner and Ask.fm, through which we provide search services, content and other services; and Applications, including our direct-to-consumer downloadable applications operations ("B2C"), our partnership operations ("B2B"), SlimWare and Apalon.
The Match Group
The Match Group segment consists of our North America dating businesses (which include Match, Chemistry, People Media, OkCupid, Tinder and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada), our International dating businesses (which include Meetic, Tinder and all other dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada) and our non-dating businesses, The Princeton Review, Tutor.com and DailyBurn.
Through the brands and businesses within our dating businesses, we are a leading provider of subscription-based and ad-supported online personals services in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and Asia. We provide these services through websites and applications that we own and operate.
The Match Group's non-dating businesses consist of The Princeton Review and Tutor.com, which together provide a variety of educational services including in-person and online test preparation and tutoring, as well as DailyBurn, a health and fitness property that provides streaming fitness and workout videos across a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android, Xbox and Internet-enabled television platforms.
Media
Our Media segment consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus and The Daily Beast.
Vimeo operates a global video sharing platform for creators and their audiences. Vimeo offers video creators simple, professional-grade tools to share, distribute and monetize content online, and provides viewers with a clutter-free environment to watch content across a variety of Internet-enabled devices.
Electus is an integrated multimedia entertainment studio that unites producers, creators, advertisers and distributors to produce video content for distribution across a variety of platforms in the United States and various jurisdictions abroad. Electus also operates Electus Digital, which consists of the following websites and properties: CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com; YouTube channels WatchLOUD, Nuevon and Hungry; and Big Breakfast (a production company).
The Daily Beast is a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture and entertainment that curates and publishes existing and original online content from its own roster of contributors in the United States.
eCommerce
Our eCommerce segment consists principally of HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy.

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HomeAdvisor is a leading online marketplace for matching consumers with home services professionals in the United States, as well as in France and the Netherlands under various brands.
ShoeBuy is a leading Internet retailer of footwear and related apparel and accessories.
NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
Basis of Consolidation and Accounting for Investments
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, all entities that are wholly-owned by the Company and all entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Investments in the common stock or in-substance common stock of entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of the investee, but does not have a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in the common stock or in-substance common stock of entities in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of the investee are accounted for using the cost method. Investments in companies that IAC does not control, which are not in the form of common stock or in-substance common stock, are also accounted for using the cost method. The Company evaluates each cost and equity method investment for impairment on a quarterly basis and recognizes an impairment loss if a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. Such impairment evaluations include, but are not limited to: the current business environment, including competition; going concern considerations such as financial condition, the rate at which the investee utilizes cash and the investee's ability to obtain additional financing to achieve its business plan; the need for changes to the investee's existing business model due to changing business and regulatory environments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. If the Company has not identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of a cost method investment, then the fair value of such cost method investment is not estimated, as it is impracticable to do so.
Accounting Estimates
Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. These estimates, judgments and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and judgments including those related to: the fair values of marketable securities and other investments; the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets; the useful lives and recovery of definite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment; the carrying value of accounts receivable, including the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves; the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration; the liabilities for uncertain tax positions; the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets; and the fair value of and forfeiture rates for stock-based awards, among others. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience, its forecasts and budgets and other factors that the Company considers relevant.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services are rendered or merchandise is delivered to customers, the fee or price charged is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Deferred revenue is recorded when payments are received in advance of the Company's rendering of services or delivery of merchandise.

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Search & Applications
The Search & Applications segment's revenue consists principally of advertising revenue, which is generated primarily through the display of paid listings in response to search queries, as well as from display advertisements appearing on its websites and to a lesser extent, the syndication of search results generated by Ask-branded destination search websites. The Company obtains the substantial majority of its paid listings from third-party providers, primarily Google Inc. ("Google"). Paid listings are priced on a price per click basis and when a user submits a search query and then clicks on a Google paid listing displayed in response to the query, Google bills the advertiser that purchased the paid listing directly and shares a portion of the fee charged to the advertiser with the Company. The Company recognizes paid listing revenue from Google when it delivers the user's click. In cases where the user's click is generated due to the efforts of a third-party distributor, the Company recognizes the amount due from Google as revenue and records the revenue share or other payment obligation to the third-party distributor as traffic acquisition costs.
Search & Applications also generates revenue from subscription fees, which is recognized over the terms of the applicable subscriptions (which range from one to two years) and from sales of apps and in-app purchases, which is recognized at the time of the sale.
The Match Group
Revenue of the dating businesses is derived principally from subscription fees for subscription-based online personals and related services. Subscription fee revenue is recognized over the terms of the applicable subscriptions, which primarily range from one to six months. Deferred revenue at the dating businesses is $117.9 million and $116.5 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The dating businesses also earn revenue from online advertising, which is recognized when an ad is displayed, and the purchase of add-on or premium features, which is recognized based on usage.
The Princeton Review and Tutor's revenue consists primarily of fees received for in-person and online test preparation classes, access to online test preparation materials and individual tutoring services. Fees from classes and access to online materials are recognized over the period of the course and the period of the online access, respectively. Tutoring fees are generally collected in the form of subscription fees that entitle the subscriber to a certain number of tutoring sessions over a certain period of time. These fees are recognized over the term of the subscription based on usage.
DailyBurn's revenue consists primarily of subscription fee revenue, which is recognized over the terms for the applicable subscriptions, which range from one to twelve months.
Media
Revenue of businesses included in this segment is generated primarily through media production, subscriptions and advertising. Media production revenue is recognized when the production is available for the customer to broadcast or exhibit, subscription fee revenue is recognized over the terms of the applicable subscriptions, which are one month or one year, and advertising revenue is recognized when an ad is displayed or over the period earned.
eCommerce
HomeAdvisor's lead acceptance revenue is generated and recognized when an in-network home service professional is delivered a consumer lead. HomeAdvisor's membership subscription revenue is generated through subscription sales to service professionals and is deferred and recognized over the terms of the memberships, which are one month, three months, or one year. HomeAdvisor's website hosting revenue is deferred and recognized over the period of the hosting agreement.
ShoeBuy's revenue consists of merchandise sales, reduced by incentive discounts and sales returns, and is recognized when delivery to the customer has occurred. Delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership, which is on the date of shipment. Accruals for returned merchandise are based on historical experience. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as revenue. The costs associated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as cost of revenue.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term investments, with maturities of less than 91 days from the date of purchase. Domestically, cash equivalents primarily consist of commercial paper rated A2/P2 or better and AAA rated money market funds. Internationally, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated money market funds and time deposits.
Marketable Securities
At December 31, 2014, marketable securities consist of short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers and an equity security. The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in marketable equity securities as part of its investment strategy. All marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of securities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.
The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is other-than-temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and whether it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in current earnings and a new cost basis in the investment is established.
Certain Risks and Concentrations
A substantial portion of the Company's revenue is derived from online advertising, the market for which is highly competitive and rapidly changing. Significant changes in this industry or changes in advertising spending behavior or in customer buying behavior could adversely affect our operating results. Most of the Company's online advertising revenue is attributable to a services agreement with Google, which expires on March 31, 2016. Our services agreement requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines, which could require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, revenue earned from Google is $1.4 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively. This revenue is earned by the businesses comprising the Search & Applications segment. Accounts receivable related to revenue earned from Google totaled $118.7 million and $112.3 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The Company's business is subject to certain risks and concentrations including dependence on third-party technology providers, exposure to risks associated with online commerce security and credit card fraud.
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with financial institutions and are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves. Accounts receivable outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous loss history, the specific customer's ability to pay its obligation to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the customer's industry. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible.

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The Company also maintains allowances to reserve for potential credits issued to customers or other revenue adjustments. The amounts of these reserves are based, in part, on historical experience.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, including significant improvements, are recorded at cost. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Asset Category
Estimated
Useful Lives
Buildings and leasehold improvements3 to 39 Years
Computer equipment and capitalized software2 to 3 Years
Furniture and other equipment3 to 12 Years
The Company capitalizes certain internal use software costs including external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the software and compensation for personnel directly associated with the development of the software. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose. The net book value of capitalized internal use software is $36.9 million and $30.9 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Business Combinations
The purchase price of each acquisition is attributed to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, including identifiable intangible assets that either arise from a contractual or legal right or are separable from goodwill. The fair value of these intangible assets is based on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management. The excess purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is recorded as goodwill.
In connection with some business combinations, the Company has entered into contingent consideration arrangements that are determined to be part of the purchase price. Each of these arrangements are recorded at its fair value at the time of the acquisition and reflected at current fair value for each subsequent reporting period thereafter until settled. The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operating metrics. The Company generally determines the fair value of contingent consideration using probability-weighted analyses over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled, and, to the extent the arrangement is long-term in nature, applies a discount rate that appropriately captures the risk associated with the obligation. Significant changes in forecasted earnings or operating metrics would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. Determining fair value is inherently difficult and subjective and can have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The changes in the remeasured fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements each reporting period are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. See Note 7 for a discussion of contingent consideration arrangements.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill acquired in business combinations is assigned to the reporting unit(s) that is expected to benefit from the combination as of the acquisition date. The Company assesses goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of October 1, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying value.
There were no material impairment charges recorded in the three year period ended December 31, 2014. At October 1, 2014, the date of our most recent annual impairment assessment, the fair value of the Company's reporting units exceed their carrying values. The fair value of the Search & Applications reporting unit currently exceeds its carrying value by approximately 15%. If operating results vary significantly from anticipated results, future, potentially material, impairments of goodwill and/or indefinite-lived intangible assets could occur. To illustrate the magnitude of a potential impairment charge relative to future changes in estimated fair value, had the estimated fair value of Search & Applications been hypothetically

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lower by 20% as of October 1, 2014, the carrying value of Search & Applications would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $100 million.
The Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, no further assessment of that reporting unit's goodwill is necessary; otherwise, the fair value of the reporting unit has to be determined and if the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. The Company also has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. If the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, the fair value of the asset does not need to be determined; otherwise, the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset has to be determined and if its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded.
The Company determines the fair values of its reporting units using both an income approach based on discounted cash flows ("DCF") and a market approach based on a multiple of earnings. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgment with respect to several items, including the amount and timing of expected future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. The expected cash flows used in the DCF analyses are based on the Company's most recent budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates, which are based, in part, on forecasted growth rates. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the respective reporting units. Assumptions used in the DCF analyses, including the discount rate, are assessed annually based on each reporting unit's current results and forecast, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual goodwill impairment assessment ranged from 13% to 19% in 2014 and 13% to 25% in 2013.
The Company determines the fair values of its indefinite-lived intangible assets using avoided royalty DCF analyses. Significant judgments inherent in these analyses include the selection of appropriate royalty and discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. The royalty rates used in the DCF analyses are based upon an estimate of the royalty rates that a market participant would pay to license the Company's trade names and trademarks. Assumptions used in the avoided royalty DCF analyses, including the discount rate and royalty rate, are assessed annually based on the actual and projected cash flows related to the asset, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 10% to 20% in 2014 and 10% to 18% in 2013, and the royalty rates used ranged from 1% to 9% in both 2014 and 2013.
The Company's reporting units are consistent with its determination of its operating segments. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. See Note 13 for additional information regarding the Company's method of determining operating and reportable segments.
Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets with Definite Lives
Long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived 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. If the carrying value is deemed not to be recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is computed either on a straight-line basis or based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the asset will be realized.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company categorizes its financial instruments measured at fair value into a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
Level 1: Observable inputs obtained from independent sources, such as quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

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Level 2: Other inputs, which are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. The fair values of the Company's Level 2 financial assets are primarily obtained from observable market prices for identical underlying securities that may not be actively traded. Certain of these securities may have different market prices from multiple market data sources, in which case an average market price is used.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and require the Company to develop its own assumptions, based on the best information available in the circumstances, about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. See Note 7 for a discussion of fair value measurements made using Level 3 inputs.
The Company's non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, as well as equity and cost method investments, are adjusted to fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. Such fair value measurements are based predominantly on Level 3 inputs.
Traffic Acquisition Costs
Traffic acquisition costs consist of payments made to partners who distribute our B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites. These payments include amounts based on revenue share and other arrangements. The Company expenses these payments in the period incurred as a component of cost of revenue in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred (when the advertisement first runs for production costs that are initially capitalized) and represent online marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute our B2C downloadable applications, and offline marketing, which is primarily television advertising. Advertising expense is $971.8 million, $824.1 million and $774.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The Company capitalizes and amortizes the costs associated with certain distribution arrangements that require it to pay a fee per access point delivered. These access points are generally in the form of downloadable applications associated with our B2C operations. These fees are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the access points to the extent the Company can reasonably estimate a probable future economic benefit and the period over which such benefit will be realized (generally 18 months). Otherwise, the fees are charged to expense as incurred.
Legal Costs
Legal costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company records interest, net of any applicable related income tax benefit, on potential income tax contingencies as a component of income tax expense.

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Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or equity awards vested resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in the earnings of the Company.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses
The financial position and operating results of foreign entities whose primary economic environment is based on their local currency are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. These local currency assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date, and local currency revenue and expenses of these operations are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. Translation gains and losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of shareholders' equity. Transaction gains and losses resulting from assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidated statement of operations as a component of other (expense) income, net.
Translation gains and losses relating to foreign entities that are liquidated or substantially liquidated are reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is generally expensed over the requisite service period. See Note 12 for a discussion of the Company's stock-based compensation plans.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests in the consolidated subsidiaries of the Company should ordinarily be reported on the consolidated balance sheet within shareholders' equity, separately from the Company's equity. However, securities that are redeemable at the option of the holder and not solely within the control of the issuer must be classified outside of shareholders' equity. Accordingly, if redemption of the noncontrolling interests is outside the control of the Company, the interests are included outside of shareholders' equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
In connection with the acquisition of certain subsidiaries, management of these businesses has retained an ownership interest. The Company is party to fair value put and call arrangements with respect to these interests. These put and call arrangements allow management of these businesses to require the Company to purchase their interests or allow the Company to acquire such interests at fair value, respectively. The put arrangements do not meet the definition of a derivative instrument as the put agreements do not provide for net settlement. These put and call arrangements become exercisable by the Company and the counter-party at various dates over the next four years. No put and call arrangements were exercised during 2014 and 2012. During 2013, two of these arrangements were exercised. These put arrangements are exercisable by the counter-party outside the control of the Company. Accordingly, to the extent that the fair value of these interests exceeds the value determined by normal noncontrolling interest accounting, the value of such interests is adjusted to fair value with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded adjustments of $27.8 million, $40.6 million and $4.3 million, respectively, to increase these interests to fair value. Fair value determinations require high levels of judgment and are based on various valuation techniques, including market comparables and discounted cash flow projections.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common standard for all industries. The new guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or cumulative effect approach to adopt ASU No. 2014-09. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance and has not yet determined whether the adoption of the new standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or the method of adoption.

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Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 3—INCOME TAXES
U.S. and foreign earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
U.S. $174,792
 $331,520
 $214,675
Foreign95,137
 84,781
 74,387
Total$269,929
 $416,301
 $289,062
The components of the (benefit) provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations are as follows:
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Current income tax (benefit) provision :     
Federal$(45,842) $115,250
 $56,439
State(14,787) 13,946
 9,204
Foreign19,132
 14,402
 16,496
Current income tax (benefit) provision(41,497) 143,598
 82,139
Deferred income tax provision (benefit):     
Federal74,255
 (821) 40,414
State3,090
 (2,117) 1,978
Foreign(476) (6,158) (5,316)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)76,869
 (9,096) 37,076
Income tax provision$35,372
 $134,502
 $119,215
The current income tax payable was reduced by $45.0 million, $32.9 million and $57.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for excess tax deductions attributable to stock-based compensation. The related income tax benefits are recorded as increases to additional paid-in capital.

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Income taxes receivable (payable) and deferred tax assets (liabilities) are included in the following captions in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Income taxes receivable (payable):   
Other current assets$4,505
 $12,242
Other non-current assets1,478
 19,217
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(41,157) (16,159)
Income taxes payable(32,635) (416,384)
Net income taxes payable$(67,809) $(401,084)
    
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):   
Other current assets$17,993
 $34,381
Other non-current assets1,380
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(255) (255)
Deferred income taxes(409,529) (320,748)
Net deferred tax liabilities$(390,411) $(286,596)
The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below. The valuation allowance relates to deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:   
Accrued expenses$34,654
 $28,005
Net operating loss carryforwards55,579
 52,336
Tax credit carryforwards13,585
 6,138
Stock-based compensation69,342
 69,101
Income tax reserves, including related interest2,247
 62,852
Cost method investments27,581
 2,383
Equity method investments14,998
 13,584
Other10,075
 10,212
Total deferred tax assets228,061
 244,611
Less valuation allowance(98,350) (62,353)
Net deferred tax assets129,711
 182,258
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Investment in subsidiaries(378,769) (377,483)
Intangible and other assets(115,470) (69,530)
Other(25,883) (21,841)
Total deferred tax liabilities(520,122) (468,854)
Net deferred tax liabilities$(390,411) $(286,596)

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At December 31, 2014, the Company has federal and state net operating losses ("NOLs") of $61.5 million and $82.6 million, respectively. If not utilized, the federal NOLs will expire at various times between 2023 and 2034, and the state NOLs will expire at various times between 2015 and 2034. Utilization of federal NOLs will be subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In addition, utilization of certain state NOLs may be subject to limitations under state laws similar to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. At December 31, 2014, the Company has foreign NOLs of $107.5 million available to offset future income. Of these foreign NOLs, $98.1 million can be carried forward indefinitely and $9.3 million will expire at various times between 2015 and 2034. During 2014, the Company recognized tax benefits related to NOLs of $0.8 million. At December 31, 2014, the Company has $5.1 million of state capital losses. If not utilized, the state capital losses will expire between 2015 and 2017. Utilization of capital losses will be limited to the Company's ability to generate future capital gains.
At December 31, 2014, the Company has tax credit carryforwards of $19.0 million. Of this amount, $5.2 million relates to federal credits for foreign taxes, $8.2 million relates to state tax credits for research activities, and $5.6 million relates to various state and local tax credits. Of these credit carryforwards, $10.0 million can be carried forward indefinitely and $9.0 million will expire within ten years.
During 2014, the Company's valuation allowance increased by $36.0 million primarily due to increases in unrealized capital losses, net operating losses, and tax credits. At December 31, 2014, the Company has a valuation allowance of $98.3 million related to the portion of tax loss carryforwards and other items for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.
A reconciliation of the income tax provision to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes is shown as follows:
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Income tax provision at the federal statutory rate of 35%$94,475
 $145,705
 $101,172
Change in tax reserves, net(86,151) 1,791
 17,703
Foreign income taxed at a different statutory tax rate(8,943) (17,428) (16,240)
State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit7,240
 7,469
 7,650
Non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Urbanspoon6,982
 
 
Non-deductible impairments for certain cost method investments23,310
 1,756
 226
Other, net(1,541) (4,791) 8,704
Income tax provision$35,372
 $134,502
 $119,215
No income taxes have been provided on indefinitely reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries aggregating $605.7 million at December 31, 2014. The amount of the unrecognized deferred income tax liability with respect to such earnings is $141.5 million.

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest, is as follows:
 December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Balance at January 1$275,813
 $379,281
 $351,561
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year2,159
 2,887
 6,278
Additions for tax positions of prior years1,622
 3,189
 45,287
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(5,611) (17,116) (17,545)
Settlements(5,092) (78,954) (5,349)
Expiration of applicable statutes of limitations(238,505) (13,474) (951)
Balance at December 31$30,386
 $275,813
 $379,281
The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. Included in the income tax provision for continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is a $58.5 million benefit, $4.8 million expense and $5.2 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $35.3 million, $2.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. Included in the income tax provision for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is a $19.7 million benefit, $1.4 million expense and $2.8 million benefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $11.7 million, $0.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has accrued $2.8 million and $133.0 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has accrued $2.9 million and $5.1 million, respectively, for penalties.
The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service is currently auditing the Company’s federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2012. Various other jurisdictions are open to examination for various tax years beginning with 2006. Income taxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.
The statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009 expired on July 1, 2014. As a result, previously unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, totaling $374.8 million were recognized in the third quarter of 2014. The income tax benefit to continuing operations and discontinued operations was $88.2 million and $175.7 million, respectively. The remaining amount of $110.9 million impacted various balance sheet accounts, primarily non-current deferred tax assets, which were reduced by $100.1 million. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, are $33.2 million and $408.8 million, respectively. If unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014 are subsequently recognized, $30.5 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax provision for continuing operations. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $8.8 million within twelve months of the current reporting date primarily due to expirations of statutes of limitations; $8.4 million of which would reduce the income tax provision for continuing operations.

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NOTE 4—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and intangible assets, net are as follows:
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Goodwill$1,754,926
 $1,675,323
Intangible assets with indefinite lives405,234
 376,329
Intangible assets with definite lives, net86,702
 69,007
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net$2,246,862
 $2,120,659
The following table presents the balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, for the year ended December 31, 2014:
 Balance at
December 31, 2013
 Additions (Deductions) Foreign
Exchange
Translation
 Balance at
December 31, 2014
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$738,062
 $71,616
 $(33,510) $(1,346) $774,822
The Match Group775,403
 72,833
 (1,931) (47,508) 798,797
Media - Connected Ventures8,267
 
 
 
 8,267
eCommerce:         
HomeAdvisor131,872
 20,646
 
 (1,197) 151,321
ShoeBuy21,719
 
 
 
 21,719
Total eCommerce153,591
 20,646
 
 (1,197) 173,040
Total$1,675,323
 $165,095
 $(35,441) $(50,051) $1,754,926
Additions for Search & Applications and The Match Group primarily relate to the acquisitions of the ValueClick O&O website businesses and The Princeton Review, respectively. Deductions for Search & Applications principally relate to the sale of Urbanspoon.
The following table presents the balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, for the year ended December 31, 2013:
 Balance at
December 31, 2012
 Additions (Deductions) Transfers Foreign
Exchange
Translation
 Balance at
December 31, 2013
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$723,650
 $
 $(160) $14,572
 $
 $738,062
The Match Group718,736
 62,464
 (10,675) 
 4,878
 775,403
Media - Connected Ventures8,267
 
 
 
 
 8,267
eCommerce:           
    HomeAdvisor111,658
 5,317
 
 14,373
 524
 131,872
    CityGrid32,124
 
 (3,179) (28,945) 
 
    ShoeBuy21,719
 
 
 
 
 21,719
Total eCommerce165,501
 5,317
 (3,179) (14,572) 524
 153,591
Total$1,616,154
 $67,781
 $(14,014) $
 $5,402
 $1,675,323

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Additions and deductions for The Match Group primarily relate to the acquisition of Twoo and the establishment of a deferred tax asset at Tutor arising from pre-acquisition net operating losses, respectively. Transfers relate to the reorganization of CityGrid in the third quarter of 2013.
The December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 goodwill balances include accumulated impairment losses of $916.9 million, $28.0 million and $11.6 million at Search & Applications, ShoeBuy and Connected Ventures, respectively.
Intangible assets with indefinite lives are trade names and trademarks acquired in various acquisitions. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, intangible assets with definite lives are as follows:
 December 31, 2014
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(Years)
 (In thousands)  
Content$62,602
 $(36,988) $25,614
 4.1
Technology54,981
 (20,988) 33,993
 3.2
Trade names30,110
 (21,681) 8,429
 2.6
Customer lists24,566
 (14,050) 10,516
 2.6
Advertiser and supplier relationships and other13,380
 (5,230) 8,150
 4.0
Total$185,639
 $(98,937) $86,702
 3.4

 December 31, 2013
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(Years)
 (In thousands)  
Content$47,800
 $(22,373) $25,427
 4.0
Technology41,694
 (25,324) 16,370
 2.9
Trade names29,283
 (16,427) 12,856
 3.0
Customer lists22,584
 (13,116) 9,468
 2.5
Advertiser and supplier relationships10,956
 (6,070) 4,886
 2.9
Total$152,317
 $(83,310) $69,007
 3.2
At December 31, 2014, amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for each of the next five years and thereafter is estimated to be as follows:
Years Ending December 31,(In thousands)
2015$44,262
201624,099
201713,441
20184,547
2019353
Total$86,702

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NOTE 5—MARKETABLE SECURITIES
At December 31, 2014, current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:
 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
 (In thousands)
Corporate debt securities$159,418
 $34
 $(255) $159,197
Total debt securities159,418
 34
 (255) 159,197
Equity security98
 1,353
 
 1,451
Total marketable securities$159,516
 $1,387
 $(255) $160,648
The unrealized loss of $0.3 million in the table above relates to fifty-eight securities with an aggregate fair value of $123.2 million. There are no investments in current available-for-sale marketable debt securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for longer than twelve months as of December 31, 2014.
All of the Company’s marketable debt securities are rated investment grade. The gross unrealized losses on the marketable debt securities relate principally to changes in interest rates. Because the Company does not intend to sell any marketable debt securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell any marketable debt securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider any of its marketable debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2014.
At December 31, 2013, current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:
 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
 (In thousands)
Corporate debt security$1,004
 $4
 $
 $1,008
Total debt security1,004
 4
 
 1,008
Equity securities216
 4,780
 
 4,996
Total marketable securities$1,220
 $4,784
 $
 $6,004
The unrealized gains and losses in the tables above are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as current available-for-sale at December 31, 2014 are as follows:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 (In thousands)
Due in one year or less$54,502
 $54,455
Due after one year through five years104,916
 104,742
Total$159,418
 $159,197
The following table presents the proceeds from maturities and sales of current and non-current available-for-sale marketable securities and the related gross realized gains and losses:

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 December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities$25,223
 $82,160
 $205,944
Gross realized gains3,362
 35,692
 4,075
Gross realized losses
 
 (5)
Gross realized gains and losses from the maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities are included in "Other (expense) income, net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
NOTE 6—LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
Long-term investments consist of:
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Cost method investments$90,910
 $137,286
Equity method investments10,593
 22,073
Long-term marketable equity securities7,410
 11,711
Auction rate security6,070
 8,920
Total long-term investments$114,983
 $179,990
Cost method investments
In 2014, the Company recorded $66.6 million of other-than-temporary impairment charges for certain cost method investments as a result of our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of the investees.
In 2013, the Company recorded a $5.0 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a cost method investment. The decline in fair value was due to the investees continued losses, negative working capital and significant debt financing.
These charges are included in "Other (expense) income, net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The Company has a 20% interest in the voting common stock of Zhenai Inc. ("Zhenai"), a leading provider of online matchmaking services in China. Our voting power is limited by a shareholders agreement. In light of this limitation and the significance of our interest relative to other shareholders, we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of Zhenai and this investment is accounted for as a cost method investment.
Equity method investments
In 2014, the Company recorded a $4.2 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on one of its investments following the sale of a majority of the investee's assets.
In 2013, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $18.6 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of our equity method investment in The Daily Beast to fair value in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest.
These charges are included in "Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

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Long-term marketable equity securities
The cost basis of the Company's long-term marketable equity security at December 31, 2014 is $8.7 million with a gross unrealized loss of $1.2 million, which is included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity and duration of the unrealized loss. Based on the duration, less than two months, of the unrealized loss and the Company's ability and intent to hold this security for a reasonable period of time sufficient for an expected recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider the security to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2014. The cost basis of the Company's long-term marketable equity securities at December 31, 2013 is $8.8 million, with gross unrealized gains of $3.0 million included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. In 2012, the Company recorded an $8.7 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to one of its securities that was in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than one year, based on the Company's evaluation of the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity (fair value was 50 percent less than cost) and duration of the unrealized loss. The impairment charge is included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Auction rate security
See Note 7 for information regarding the auction rate security.
NOTE 7—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following tables present the Company's financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 December 31, 2014
 
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 (In thousands)
Assets:       
Cash equivalents:       
Money market funds$174,720
 $
 $
 $174,720
Commercial paper
 388,801
 
 388,801
Time deposits
 42,914
 
 42,914
Marketable securities:       
Corporate debt securities
 159,197
 
 159,197
   Equity security1,451
 
 
 1,451
Long-term investments:       
Auction rate security
 
 6,070
 6,070
Marketable equity security7,410
 
 
 7,410
Total$183,581
 $590,912
 $6,070
 $780,563
        
Liabilities:       
Contingent consideration arrangements$
 $
 $(30,140) $(30,140)

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 December 31, 2013
 Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 (In thousands)
Assets:       
Cash equivalents:       
Money market funds$698,307
 $
 $
 $698,307
Commercial paper
 12,000
 
 12,000
Time deposits
 32,325
 
 32,325
Marketable securities:       
Corporate debt security
 1,008
 
 1,008
Equity securities4,996
 
 
 4,996
Long-term investments:       
Auction rate security
 
 8,920
 8,920
Marketable equity securities11,711
 
 
 11,711
Total$715,014
 $45,333
 $8,920
 $769,267
        
Liabilities:       
Contingent consideration arrangements$
 $
 $(45,828) $(45,828)
The following table presents the changes in the Company's financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 For the Year Ended
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangements
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangements
 (In thousands)
Balance at January 1$8,920
 $(45,828) $8,100
 $(1,909)
Total net gains (losses):       
Included in earnings
 13,367
 
 (343)
Included in other comprehensive (loss) income(2,850) 3,025
 820
 (2,445)
Fair value at date of acquisition
 (8,813) 
 (41,387)
Settlements
 8,109
 
 256
Balance at December 31$6,070
 $(30,140) $8,920
 $(45,828)
Auction rate security
The Company's auction rate security is valued by discounting the estimated future cash flow streams of the security over the life of the security. Credit spreads and other risk factors are also considered in establishing fair value. The cost basis of the auction rate security is $10.0 million, with a gross unrealized loss of $3.9 million and $1.1 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The unrealized losses are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2014, the auction rate security is rated BBB+ and matures in 2035. The Company does not consider the auction rate security to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2014, due to

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its high credit rating and because the Company does not intend to sell this security, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell this security, before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity.
Contingent consideration arrangements
As of December 31, 2014, there are five contingent consideration arrangements related to business acquisitions. Four of the contingent consideration arrangements have limits as to the maximum amount that can be paid; the maximum contingent payments related to these arrangements is $166.9 million and the fair value of these four arrangements at December 31, 2014 is $29.5 million. The fair value of the one contingent consideration arrangement without a limit on the maximum amount is $0.7 million at December 31, 2014. The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operating metrics. The Company primarily uses probability-weighted analyses to determine the amount of the gross liability, and, to the extent the arrangement is long-term in nature, applies a discount rate, which captures the risks associated with the obligation. The number of scenarios in the probability-weighted analyses can vary; generally, more scenarios are prepared for longer duration and more complex arrangements. The most significant contingent consideration arrangement relates to the acquisition of Twoo.com.
The Twoo.com contingent consideration arrangement is payable in three annual installments, which began in 2014. Payments are based upon EBITDA and number of monthly active users. The 2014 installment of $7.4 million was paid in the second quarter of 2014. The remaining aggregate amount of the 2015 and 2016 installment payments cannot exceed €77.9 million ($94.9 million at December 31, 2014). The estimate of the fair value for the Twoo.com remaining payments was determined using a probability weighted analysis that forecasted EBITDA and monthly active users based primarily on management's internal projections and strategic plans. The fair value of this arrangement is determined using a discount rate of 15%.
The fair values of the contingent consideration arrangements are sensitive to changes in the forecasts of earnings and/or the relevant operating metrics and changes in discount rates. The Company remeasures the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements each reporting period, and changes are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The contingent consideration arrangement liability at December 31, 2014 includes a current portion of $10.7 million and non-current portion of $19.6 million, which are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities,” respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Financial instruments measured at fair value only for disclosure purposes
The following table presents the carrying value and the fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value only for disclosure purposes:
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 (In thousands)
Long-term debt$(1,080,000) $(1,099,813) $(1,080,000) $(1,058,396)
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using market prices or indices for similar liabilities and taking into consideration other factors such as credit quality and maturity, which are Level 3 inputs.

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NOTE 8—LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of:
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
4.875% Senior Notes due November 30, 2018 (the "2013 Senior Notes"); interest payable each May 30 and November 30, which commenced May 30, 2014$500,000
 $500,000
4.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 (the "2012 Senior Notes"); interest payable each June 15 and December 15, which commenced June 15, 2013500,000
 500,000
5% New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035 (the "Liberty Bonds"); interest payable each March 1 and September 1, which commenced March 1, 200680,000
 80,000
Total long-term debt$1,080,000
 $1,080,000
We may redeem the 2013 Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth below, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on November 30 of the years indicated below:
Year Percentage
2015 103.250%
2016 101.625%
2017 and thereafter 100.000%
At any time prior to December 15, 2017, we may redeem the 2012 Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to the sum of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. Thereafter, we may redeem the 2012 Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth below, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15 of the years indicated below:
Year Percentage
2017 102.375%
2018 101.583%
2019 100.792%
2020 and thereafter 100.000%
The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, which are designated as guarantor subsidiaries. The guarantor subsidiaries are the same for the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes. See Note 20 for guarantor and non-guarantor financial information.
The indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes contain identical covenants that would limit our ability to pay dividends or make other distributions and repurchase or redeem our stock in the event a default has occurred or we are not in compliance with the maximum leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0. At December 31, 2014, there were no limitations pursuant thereto. There are additional covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur indebtedness, make investments, or sell assets in the event we are not in compliance with the financial ratio set forth in the indenture, and (ii) incur liens, enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends, enter into transactions with affiliates and consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets.
On December 21, 2012, the Company entered into a $300 million revolving credit facility, which expires on December 21, 2017. The annual fee to maintain the revolving credit facility is 30 basis points. In addition, the terms of the revolving credit facility require that we maintain a leverage ratio of not more than 3.0 to 1.0 and restrict our ability to incur

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additional indebtedness. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there are no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. IAC's obligation under the revolving credit facility is unconditionally guaranteed by the same domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and is also secured by the stock of certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
IAC's payment obligation under the Liberty Bonds is collateralized by a mortgage interest in the corporate headquarters building.
Long-term debt maturities are as follows:
Years Ending December 31,(In thousands)
2018$500,000
2022500,000
203580,000
Total$1,080,000
NOTE 9—SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Description of Common Stock and Class B Convertible Common Stock
Each holder of shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock vote together as a single class with respect to matters that may be submitted to a vote or for the consent of IAC's shareholders generally, including the election of directors. In connection with any such vote, each holder of IAC common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of IAC common stock held and each holder of IAC Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes for each share of IAC Class B common stock held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect 25% of the total number of IAC's directors, and, in the event that 25% of the total number of directors shall result in a fraction of a director, then the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect the next higher whole number of IAC's directors. In addition, Delaware law requires that certain matters be approved by the holders of shares of IAC common stock or holders of IAC Class B common stock voting as a separate class.
Shares of IAC Class B common stock are convertible into shares of IAC common stock at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, on a share-for-share basis. Such conversion ratio will in all events be equitably preserved in the event of any recapitalization of IAC by means of a stock dividend on, or a stock split or combination of, outstanding shares of IAC common stock or IAC Class B common stock, or in the event of any merger, consolidation or other reorganization of IAC with another corporation. Upon the conversion of shares of IAC Class B common stock into shares of IAC common stock, those shares of IAC Class B common stock will be retired and will not be subject to reissue. Shares of IAC common stock are not convertible into shares of IAC Class B common stock.
Except as described herein, shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock are identical. The holders of shares of IAC common stock and the holders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, such dividends as may be declared by IAC's Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or winding-up of IAC, the holders of shares of IAC common stock and the holders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, all the assets of IAC available for distribution to its stockholders, after the rights of the holders of any IAC preferred stock have been satisfied.
At December 31, 2014, Mr. Diller, Chairman of the Board and Senior Executive of the Company, holds 5.8 million shares, representing 100% of IAC's outstanding Class B common stock and 42.5% of the outstanding total voting power of the Company.
Reserved Common Shares
In connection with equity compensation plans, 22.2 million shares of IAC common stock are reserved at December 31, 2014.

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Warrants
No warrants were outstanding at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. No warrants were issued during the three years ended December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2012, 14.3 million warrants were exercised. Some of those warrants were exercised on a cashless or net basis and IAC received proceeds of $284.1 million from the exercise of warrants exercised on a gross basis during the year ended December 31, 2012. A total of 11.7 million common shares were issued in connection with the exercise of these warrants.
Common Stock Repurchases
During 2014, the Company did not purchase any shares of IAC common stock. During 2013 and 2012, the Company purchased 4.5 million and 15.5 million shares of IAC common stock for aggregate consideration, on a trade date basis, of $229.1 million and $716.1 million, respectively.
On April 30, 2013, IAC's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 10 million shares of IAC common stock. At December 31, 2014, the Company has approximately 8.6 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization.
NOTE 10—ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The following tables present the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings:
 Year Ended December 31, 2014
 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 (In thousands)
Balance at January 1$(20,352) $7,306
 $(13,046)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax benefit of $0.7 million related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities(66,496) (6,233) (72,729)
Amounts reclassified related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $1.2 million
 (1,925) (1,925)
Net current period other comprehensive loss(66,496) (8,158) (74,654)
Balance at December 31$(86,848) $(852) $(87,700)
 Year Ended December 31, 2013
 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized (Losses) Gains On Available-For-Sale Securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
 (In thousands)
Balance at January 1$(25,073) $(7,096) $(32,169)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax provision of $3.9 million related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities4,721
 43,235
 47,956
Amounts reclassified related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $6.9 million
 (28,833) (28,833)
Net current period other comprehensive income4,721
 14,402
 19,123
Balance at December 31$(20,352) $7,306
 $(13,046)

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Unrealized gains reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities are included in "Other (expense) income, net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Unrealized gains reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss into other (expense) income, net for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $2.1 million.
NOTE 11—EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders.
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:           
Earnings from continuing operations$234,557
 $234,557
 $281,799
 $281,799
 $169,847
 $169,847
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests5,643
 5,643
 2,059
 2,059
 (1,530) (1,530)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders240,200
 240,200
 283,858
 283,858
 168,317
 168,317
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to IAC shareholders174,673
 174,673
 1,926
 1,926
 (9,051) (9,051)
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$414,873
 $414,873
 $285,784
 $285,784
 $159,266
 $159,266
            
Denominator:           
Weighted average basic shares outstanding83,292
 83,292
 83,480
 83,480
 86,247
 86,247
Dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and RSUs(a)(b)

 5,266
 
 3,262
 
 6,842
Denominator for earnings per share—weighted average shares(a)(b)
83,292
 88,558
 83,480
 86,742
 86,247
 93,089
            
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders:
Earnings per share from continuing operations$2.88
 $2.71
 $3.40
 $3.27
 $1.95
 $1.81
Discontinued operations2.10
 1.97
 0.02
 0.02
 (0.10) (0.10)
Earnings per share$4.98
 $4.68
 $3.42
 $3.29
 $1.85
 $1.71


(a)
If the effect is dilutive, weighted average common shares outstanding include the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 approximately 0.3 million, 0.4 million and 0.8 million shares, respectively, related to potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

(b)
Performance-based stock units ("PSUs") are included in the denominator for earnings per share if (i) the applicable performance condition(s) has been met and (ii) the inclusion of the PSUs is dilutive for the respective reporting periods. For each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2012 less than 0.1 million PSUs that were probable of vesting were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the performance conditions had not been met. For the year ended December 31, 2013, all PSUs that were considered to be probable of vesting were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their performance conditions had been met.
NOTE 12—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
IAC currently has three active plans under which awards have been granted. These plans cover stock options to acquire shares of IAC common stock, RSUs, PSUs and restricted stock, as well as provide for the future grant of these and other equity

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awards. These plans authorize the Company to grant awards to its employees, officers, directors and consultants. At December 31, 2014, there are 9.1 million shares available for grant under the Company's stock-based compensation plans.
The plans were adopted in 2005, 2008 and 2013, have a stated term of ten years, and provide that the exercise price of stock options granted will not be less than the market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The plans do not specify grant dates or vesting schedules of awards as those determinations have been delegated to the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of IAC's Board of Directors (the "Committee"). Each grant agreement reflects the vesting schedule for that particular grant as determined by the Committee. Broad-based stock option awards issued to date have generally vested in equal annual installments over a four-year period and RSU awards currently outstanding generally vest in two 50% installments over a three and four-year period, in each case, from the grant date. PSU awards currently outstanding vest in two installments of up to 50% over a two-year period from the date of grant. In addition to equity awards outstanding under the three plans, stock options and other equity awards outstanding under terminated plans and plans assumed in acquisitions are reflected in the information set forth below.
The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations is reduced by estimated forfeitures, as the expense recorded is based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The forfeiture rate is estimated at the grant date based on historical experience and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimated rate. At December 31, 2014, there is $113.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.4 years.
The total income tax benefit recognized in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 related to stock-based compensation is $22.2 million, $19.3 million and $31.3 million, respectively.
Stock Options
Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows:
 December 31, 2014
 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 (Shares and intrinsic value in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 20148,074
 $36.98
    
Granted747
 67.95
    
Exercised(1,790) 31.88
    
Forfeited(496) 46.85
    
Expired(15) 31.13
    
Outstanding at December 31, 20146,520
 $41.19
 6.0 $133,077
Options exercisable3,647
 $33.50
 4.7 $99,523
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between IAC's closing stock price on the last trading day of 2014 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2014. This amount changes based on the fair market value of IAC's common stock. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is $63.3 million, $65.6 million and $84.8 million, respectively.

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The following table summarizes the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014:
 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices
Outstanding at
December 31,
2014
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Exercisable at
December 31,
2014
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 (Shares in thousands)
$10.01 to $20.00431
 4.5 $17.91
 431
 4.5
 $17.91
$20.01 to $30.00905
 4.3 22.14
 905
 4.3
 22.14
$30.01 to $40.001,148
 6.3 31.84
 749
 6.2
 31.60
$40.01 to $50.002,913
 5.7 45.16
 1,426
 4.0
 44.05
$50.01 to $60.00381
 7.3 58.51
 136
 7.3
 58.44
$60.01 to $70.00492
 9.3 66.14
 
 
 
$70.01 to $80.00250
 9.3 71.55
 
 
 
 6,520
 6.0 $41.19
 3,647
 4.7
 $33.50
The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model incorporates various assumptions, including expected volatility and expected term. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, expected stock price volatilities were estimated based on the Company's historical volatility. The risk-free interest rates are based on U.S. Treasury yields for notes with comparable terms as the awards, in effect at the grant date. Expected term is based upon the historical exercise behavior of our employees and the dividend yields are based on IAC's historical dividend payments. The following are the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model:
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
Expected volatility31% 29% 31%
Risk-free interest rate1.5% 1.0% 0.6%
Expected term4.8 years
 6.2 years
 4.4 years
Dividend yield1.5% 2.0% 1.2%
Approximately 0.7 million, 0.7 million and 3.6 million stock options were granted by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 with exercise prices equal to the market prices of IAC's common stock on the date of grant are $16.67, $10.67 and $10.69, respectively. There are no stock options issued during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 with exercise prices greater than the market value of IAC's common stock on the date of grant. The weighted average exercise price and weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2012 with exercise prices greater than the market value of IAC's common stock on the date of grant are $60.00 and $7.61, respectively.
Cash received from stock option exercises and the related tax benefit realized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are: $39.1 million and $25.5 million; $40.7 million and $17.2 million; and $58.2 million and $28.2 million, respectively. In December 2013, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer (the "Executive") became the Chairman of The Match Group; in connection with the Executive's compensation arrangement, the Executive exercised 0.5 million stock options, which were settled by the Company for $9.2 million in cash. In January 2014, a portion of the Executive's outstanding IAC stock options were canceled and replaced with equity denominated in various subsidiaries of The Match Group. The incremental expense associated with this modification is $7.4 million.

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Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Stock Units
RSUs and PSUs are awards in the form of phantom shares or units, denominated in a hypothetical equivalent number of shares of IAC common stock and with the value of each RSU and PSU equal to the fair value of IAC common stock at the date of grant. RSUs and PSUs may be settled in cash, stock or both, as determined by the Committee at the time of grant. Each RSU and PSU grant is subject to service-based vesting, where a specific period of continued employment must pass before an award vests. PSUs also include performance-based vesting, where certain performance targets set at the time of grant must be achieved before an award vests. The Company recognizes expense for all RSUs and PSUs for which vesting is considered probable. For RSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term. For PSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term if the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.
Unvested RSUs and PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2014 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
 RSUs PSUs
 
Number
of shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Number
of shares(a)
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 (Shares in thousands)
Unvested at January 1, 2014692
 $43.50
 322
 $31.27
Granted257
 67.69
 35
 71.39
Vested(199) 36.70
 (102) 31.15
Forfeited
 
 (220) 31.32
Unvested at December 31, 2014750
 $53.61
 35
 $71.39

(a)
Included in the table are PSUs which vest at the end of two years in varying amounts depending upon certain performance conditions. The PSU table above includes these awards at their maximum potential payout.
The weighted average fair value of RSUs and PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 based on market prices of IAC's common stock on the grant date was $68.13, $42.32 and $46.24, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs and PSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $20.4 million, $14.5 million and $139.0 million, respectively.
Equity Instruments Denominated in the Shares of Certain Subsidiaries
IAC has granted stock options and phantom equity units, which are denominated in the equity of its subsidiaries, to employees and management of certain subsidiaries. These equity awards vest over a period of years or upon the occurrence of certain prescribed events. In some cases, IAC has taken a preferred interest in the subsidiary with a face value equal to the subsidiary's acquisition price; or, when funding a start-up business, its investment cost, or a certain fixed other amount. In some cases, these preferred interests accrete interest or dividends at a prescribed rate of return. The value of the stock options and phantom equity units is tied to the value of the common stock of the entity, with the equity awards employees and management receive as a whole generally representing a small minority of the total common stock outstanding. Accordingly, these interests only have value to the extent the relevant business appreciates in value above the preferred interest (including the accretion of interest or dividends), our investment cost or other fixed amount or, in the case of stock options, the initial value utilized to determine the exercise price. These interests can have significant value in the event of significant appreciation. The interests are ultimately settled in IAC common stock or cash at the option of IAC, with fair market value generally determined by negotiation or arbitration, at various dates through 2024. The expense associated with these equity awards is initially measured at fair value at the grant date and is expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term. The aggregate number of IAC common shares that would be required to settle these interests at current estimated fair values, including vested and unvested

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interests, at December 31, 2014 is 5.8 million shares, which is included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if the effect is dilutive. The comparable amount at December 31, 2013 is 1.8 million shares.
NOTE 13—SEGMENT INFORMATION
The overall concept that IAC employs in determining its operating segments is to present the financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker views the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of services or products offered or the target market. Operating segments are combined for reporting purposes if they meet certain aggregation criteria, which principally relate to the similarity of their economic characteristics or, in the case of the eCommerce reportable segment, do not meet the quantitative thresholds that require presentation as separate operating segments.
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Revenue:     
Search & Applications$1,596,251
 $1,604,950
 $1,465,795
The Match Group897,245
 805,390
 714,222
Media 181,780
 191,434
 164,051
eCommerce435,361
 422,066
 457,182
Inter-segment elimination(1,090) (853) (317)
Total$3,109,547
 $3,022,987
 $2,800,933
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Operating Income (Loss):     
Search & Applications$311,340
 $340,117
 $305,644
The Match Group240,912
 228,155
 200,166
Media (40,177) (20,803) (46,902)
eCommerce(1,257) (61) 15,323
Corporate(132,091) (121,205) (150,663)
Total$378,727
 $426,203
 $323,568
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA:(a)
     
Search & Applications$362,029
 $385,851
 $328,141
The Match Group264,736
 266,949
 236,778
Media(36,720) (16,976) (38,555)
eCommerce17,282
 22,890
 31,200
Corporate(63,251) (60,411) (60,119)
Total$544,076
 $598,303
 $497,445

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 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Segment Assets:(b)
   
Search & Applications$341,886
 $409,116
The Match Group297,166
 341,377
Media 87,448
 92,500
eCommerce50,133
 41,827
Corporate1,251,383
 1,229,205
Total$2,028,016
 $2,114,025
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Capital expenditures:     
Search & Applications$17,701
 $22,215
 $15,320
The Match Group22,105
 19,997
 19,853
Media 1,566
 1,197
 1,178
eCommerce9,620
 8,921
 8,485
Corporate6,241
 27,981
 6,365
Total$57,233
 $80,311
 $51,201

(a)The Company's primary financial measure is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as operating income excluding: (1) non-cash compensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and goodwill and intangible asset impairments and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements. The Company believes this measure is useful for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Moreover, our management uses this measure internally to evaluate the performance of our business as a whole and our individual business segments. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature, and we believe that by excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA corresponds more closely to the cash operating income generated from our business, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses.
(b)Consistent with the Company's primary metric (described in (a) above), the Company excludes, if applicable, goodwill and intangible assets from the measure of segment assets presented above.
Revenue by geography is based on where the customer is located. Geographic information about revenue and long-lived assets is presented below:
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Revenue     
United States$2,146,189
 $2,081,485
 $1,966,383
All other countries963,358
 941,502
 834,550
Total$3,109,547
 $3,022,987
 $2,800,933

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 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and intangible assets)   
United States$281,879
 $271,916
All other countries20,580
 22,048
Total$302,459
 $293,964
The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) for the Company's reportable segments:
 Year Ended December 31, 2014
 Adjusted EBITDA Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Depreciation Amortization
of Intangibles
 Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustments Operating
Income
(Loss)
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$362,029
 $
 $(16,461) $(33,902) $(326) $311,340
The Match Group264,736
 287
 (25,628) (11,395) 12,912
 240,912
Media (36,720) (647) (927) (2,098) 215
 (40,177)
eCommerce17,282
 (559) (8,015) (10,531) 566
 (1,257)
Corporate(63,251) (58,715) (10,125) 
 
 (132,091)
Total$544,076
 $(59,634) $(61,156) $(57,926) $13,367
 $378,727
 Year Ended December 31, 2013
 

Adjusted EBITDA
 
Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Depreciation 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustments 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$385,851
 $(3) $(18,177) $(27,554) $
 $340,117
The Match Group266,949
 (1,122) (20,203) (17,126) (343) 228,155
Media (16,976) (633) (2,124) (1,070) 
 (20,803)
eCommerce22,890
 29
 (8,887) (14,093) 
 (61)
Corporate(60,411) (51,276) (9,518) 
 
 (121,205)
Total$598,303
 $(53,005) $(58,909) $(59,843) $(343) $426,203

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 Year Ended December 31, 2012
 

Adjusted EBITDA
 
Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Depreciation 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$328,141
 $(34) $(14,995) $(7,468) $305,644
The Match Group236,778
 (2,818) (16,339) (17,455) 200,166
Media (38,555) (770) (1,398) (6,179) (46,902)
eCommerce31,200
 2
 (11,210) (4,669) 15,323
Corporate(60,119) (82,005) (8,539) 
 (150,663)
Total$497,445
 $(85,625) $(52,481) $(35,771) $323,568
The following tables reconcile segment assets to total assets:
 December 31, 2014
 Segment Assets Goodwill Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Definite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Total Assets
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$341,886
 $774,822
 $211,095
 $44,355
 $1,372,158
The Match Group297,166
 798,797
 180,558
 27,055
 1,303,576
Media 87,448
 8,267
 1,800
 4,900
 102,415
eCommerce50,133
 173,040
 11,781
 10,392
 245,346
Corporate(c)
1,251,383
 
 
 
 1,251,383
Total$2,028,016
 $1,754,926
 $405,234
 $86,702
 $4,274,878
 December 31, 2013
 Segment Assets Goodwill 
Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 
Definite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Total Assets
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$409,116
 $738,062
 $195,805
 $40,550
 $1,383,533
The Match Group341,377
 775,403
 167,544
 11,818
 1,296,142
Media 92,500
 8,267
 1,800
 944
 103,511
eCommerce41,827
 153,591
 11,180
 15,695
 222,293
Corporate(c)
1,229,205
 
 
 
 1,229,205
Total$2,114,025
 $1,675,323
 $376,329
 $69,007
 $4,234,684

(c)Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and IAC's headquarters building.
NOTE 14—COMMITMENTS
The Company leases land, office space, data center facilities and equipment used in connection with its operations under various operating leases, many of which contain escalation clauses. The Company is also committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under a data center lease agreement. These operating expenses are not included in the table below.

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Future minimum payments under operating lease agreements are as follows:
Years Ending December 31, (In thousands)
2015 $32,255
2016 31,105
2017 26,723
2018 23,338
2019 17,775
Thereafter 191,108
Total $322,304
Expenses charged to operations under these agreements are $41.2 million, $36.7 million and $30.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The Company's most significant operating lease is a seventy-seven year land lease for IAC's headquarters building in New York City and approximates 55% of the future minimum payments due under all operating lease agreements in the table above.
The Company also has funding commitments that could potentially require its performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events as follows:
 Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
 
Less Than
1 Year
 
1-3
Years
 
3-5
Years
 
More Than
5 Years
 
Total
Amounts
Committed
 (In thousands)
Purchase obligations$10,710
 $521
 $
 $
 $11,231
Letters of credit and surety bonds1,276
 
 73
 1,437
 2,786
Total commercial commitments$11,986
 $521
 $73
 $1,437
 $14,017
The purchase obligations primarily include advertising commitments, which commitments are reducible or terminable such that these commitments can never exceed associated revenue by a meaningful amount. The letters of credit support the Company's casualty insurance program.
NOTE 15—CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. The Company establishes reserves for specific legal matters when it determines that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that resolving claims against us, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. The Company also evaluates other contingent matters, including income and non-income tax contingencies, to assess the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and estimated extent of potential loss. It is possible that an unfavorable outcome of one or more of these lawsuits or other contingencies could have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company. See Note 3 for additional information related to income tax contingencies.

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NOTE 16—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions:
The Company recorded acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities of $8.8 million and $41.4 million during the years 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 7 for additional information on contingent consideration arrangements.
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Cash paid (received) during the year for:     
Interest$54,027
 $28,705
 $5,214
Income tax payments63,521
 112,087
 43,316
Income tax refunds(10,477) (17,683) (8,187)
NOTE 17—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Each of the Company and Expedia has a 50% ownership interest in two aircraft that may beare used by both companies. The Companycompanies (the “Aircraft”). IAC and Expedia purchasedentered into an amended and restated operating agreement that allocates the secondcosts of these two aircraft during 2013. The Companyoperating and maintaining the Aircraft between the parties. Fixed costs are allocated 50% to each company and variable costs are allocated based on usage. These costs are generally paid $25 million (50%by each company to third parties in accordance with the terms of the total purchase priceamended and refurbish costs)restated operating agreement.

In the event Mr. Diller ceases to serve as Chairman of either IAC or Expedia, each of IAC and Expedia will have a put right (to the other party) with respect to its owned interest in the aircraft that it does not primarily use (with such determination to be based on relative usage over the twelve months preceding such event), in each case, at fair market value for its interest. the aircraft in question.

Members of the aircrafts' flight crewscrew for the Aircraft are employed by an entity in which each of the CompanyIAC and Expedia has a 50% ownership interest. The CompanyIAC and Expedia have agreed to share costs relating to flight crew compensation and benefits pro-ratapro rata according to each company'scompany’s respective usage of the aircraft,Aircraft, for which they are separately billed by the entity described above. The Company and Expedia are related parties since they are under common control, given that Mr. Diller serves as Chairman and Senior ExecutiveDuring 2015, total payments in the amount of both IAC and Expedia. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, total paymentsapproximately $1.8 million were made to this entity by IAC.

Commercial Agreements.  In connection with and following the Expedia Spin-Off, certain IAC businesses entered into commercial agreements with certain Expedia businesses. IAC believes that these arrangements are ordinary course and have been negotiated at arm’s length. In addition, IAC believes that none of these arrangements, whether taken individually or in the aggregate, constitute a material contract to IAC. None of these arrangements, whether taken individually or together with other similar agreements, involved payments to or from IAC and its businesses in excess of $120,000 in 2015.

DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Under the Marketplace Rules, the Board has a responsibility to make an affirmative determination that those members of the Board who serve as independent directors do not have any relationships that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. In connection with the independence determinations described below, the Board reviewed information regarding transactions, relationships and arrangements relevant to independence, including those required by the Marketplace Rules. This information is obtained from director responses to questionnaires circulated by Company management, as well as from Company records and publicly available information. Following this determination, Company management monitors those transactions, relationships and arrangements that were relevant to such determination, as well as periodically solicits updated information potentially relevant to independence from internal personnel and directors, to determine whether there have been any developments that could potentially have an adverse impact on the Board’s prior independence determination.

In February 2016, the Board determined that each of Messrs. Bronfman, Eisner, Lourd, Rosenblatt, Spoon and Zannino and Mmes. Clinton and Hammer is independent. In connection with this determination, the Board considered that in the ordinary course of business, IAC and its businesses sell products and services to, purchase products and services from, co-invest with and develop and produce projects with, companies at which certain directors are employed or serve as directors, or over which certain directors otherwise exert control. Furthermore, the Board considered whether there were any payments made to (or received from) such entities by IAC and its businesses. Specific payments the Board considered are as follows:

·                  the payment of a license fee (for the online distribution of a film) by an IAC business to a portfolio company of Tornante (Mr. Eisner is Chairman of Tornante);

·                  the payment of license fees (for the distribution of programming) to an IAC business by certain businesses overseen and managed by Ms. Hammer in her role as Chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment (Ms. Hammer is not a named executive officer of the ultimate parent corporation that owns and controls NBCUniversal);

·                  payments for services made by an IAC business to CAA, where Mr. Lourd is Managing Director;

·                  a co-investment by IAC in an entity in which Polaris Partners was an existing equity investor, as well as payments for services between the Company and certain Polaris Partners portfolio companies (Mr. Spoon was a Managing General Partner (now Partner Emeritus) of Polaris Partners); and

·                  payments for data licensing services made by an IAC business to a portfolio company of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, where Mr. Zannino is a Managing Director and member of the firm’s Investment Committee. The agreement pursuant to which the IAC business made these payments was entered into by the parties before Mr. Zannino began serving on the Board and before CCMP acquired the company.

In the case of Messrs. Bronfman and Rosenblatt and Ms. Clinton, there were not material.

NOTE 18—BENEFIT PLANS
IAC has a retirement savings planno such payments known to Company management for the Board to consider. Of the remaining incumbent directors, Messrs. Diller, Kaufman and Levin are executive officers of the Company and Mr. von Furstenberg is Mr. Diller’s stepson. Given these relationships, none of these directors is independent.

In addition to the satisfaction of the director independence requirements set forth in the United States that qualifiesMarketplace Rules, members of the Audit and Compensation and Human Resources Committees have also satisfied separate independence requirements under Section 401(k) ofthe current standards imposed by the SEC and the Marketplace Rules for audit committee members and by the SEC, the Marketplace Rules and the Internal Revenue Code. Participating employees may contribute upService for compensation committee members.

In February 2015, the Board determined that one former director, Sonali De Rycker, was independent. In connection with this determination, there were no such payments known to 50% of their pre-tax earnings, but not more than statutory limits. IAC contributes fifty cents for each dollar a participant contributes in this plan, with a maximum contribution of 3% of a participant's eligible earnings. Matching contributionsCompany management for the planBoard to consider.

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

The following table sets forth fees for all professional services rendered by Ernst & Young to IAC for the years ended December 31, 2014, 20132015 and 2012 are $7.5 million, $6.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively. Matching contributions are invested2014:

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Audit Fees

 

$

5,919,000

(1)

$

3,667,000

(2)

Audit-Related Fees(3)

 

$

50,000

 

$

50,000

 

Total Audit and Audit-Related Fees

 

$

5,969,000

 

$

3,717,000

 

Tax Fees(4)

 

$

1,250,000

 

$

1,175,000

 

Total Fees

 

$

7,219,000

 

$

4,892,000

 


(1)                                 Audit Fees in 2015 include: (i) fees associated with the same manner as each participant's voluntary contributions in the investment options provided under the plan. An investment option in the plan is IAC common stock, but neither participant nor matching contributions are required to be invested in IAC common stock.

IAC also has or participates in various benefit plans, principally defined contribution plans, for its international employees. IAC's contributions for these plans for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are $2.5 million, $2.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

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NOTE 19—CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Other current assets:   
Prepaid expenses$39,311
 $23,942
Capitalized downloadable search toolbar costs, net29,608
 21,171
Production costs24,599
 17,717
Deferred income taxes17,993
 34,381
Income taxes receivable4,505
 12,242
Other50,726
 52,077
Other current assets$166,742
 $161,530
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Property and equipment, net:   
Buildings and leasehold improvements$230,577
 $246,283
Computer equipment and capitalized software238,960
 208,426
Furniture and other equipment87,788
 84,787
Projects in progress19,551
 14,649
Land5,117
 5,117
 581,993
 559,262
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(279,534) (265,298)
Property and equipment, net$302,459
 $293,964
 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Other non-current assets:   
Production costs$11,586
 $22,423
Income taxes receivable1,478
 19,217
Restricted cash - funds held in escrow for Meetic tender offer
 71,512
Other43,629
 51,533
Other non-current assets$56,693
 $164,685

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 December 31,
 2014 2013
 (In thousands)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:   
Accrued employee compensation and benefits$101,830
 $85,006
Accrued advertising expense87,485
 63,406
Accrued revenue share expense50,624
 72,274
Income taxes payable41,157
 16,159
Other116,707
 114,193
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$397,803
 $351,038
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Revenue:     
Service revenue$2,957,735
 $2,869,822
 $2,639,409
Product revenue151,812
 153,165
 161,524
Revenue$3,109,547
 $3,022,987
 $2,800,933
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Cost of revenue:     
Cost of service revenue$757,194
 $884,189
 $833,374
Cost of product revenue125,982
 119,532
 158,314
Cost of revenue$883,176
 $1,003,721
 $991,688
 Years Ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 (In thousands)
Other (expense) income, net:     
Impairment of long-term investments$(66,601) $(5,268) $(8,685)
Foreign currency exchange losses, net(1,558) (2,883) (1,050)
Gains on sales of long-term investments and a business21,946
 35,856
 3,326
Interest income4,352
 2,608
 3,462
Other(926) (4) (65)
Other (expense) income, net$(42,787) $30,309
 $(3,012)

NOTE 20—GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by certain domestic subsidiaries which are 100% owned by the Company. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 for: IAC, on a stand-alone basis; the combined guarantor subsidiaries of IAC; the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries of IAC; and IAC on a consolidated basis.

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Balance sheet at December 31, 2014:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$766,076
 $1,021
 $223,308
 $
 $990,405
Marketable securities159,197
 
 1,451
 
 160,648
Accounts receivable, net13
 155,262
 80,811
 
 236,086
Other current assets23,923
 91,105
 57,487
 (5,773) 166,742
Intercompany receivables
 1,688,403
 970,810
 (2,659,213) 
Property and equipment, net4,950
 232,819
 64,690
 
 302,459
Goodwill
 1,249,807
 505,119
 
 1,754,926
Intangible assets, net
 325,771
 166,165
 
 491,936
Investment in subsidiaries5,035,304
 930,443
 
 (5,965,747) 
Other non-current assets44,610
 20,682
 109,372
 (2,988) 171,676
Total assets$6,034,073
 $4,695,313
 $2,179,213
 $(8,633,721) $4,274,878
          
Accounts payable, trade$3,059
 $55,320
 $22,784
 $
 $81,163
Other current liabilities73,491
 328,920
 191,197
 (817) 592,791
Long-term debt1,000,000
 80,000
 
 
 1,080,000
Income taxes payable2,240
 4,771
 25,624
 
 32,635
Intercompany liabilities2,659,213
 
 
 (2,659,213) 
Other long-term liabilities304,117
 104,219
 54,328
 (7,944) 454,720
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 40,427
 
 40,427
IAC shareholders' equity1,991,953
 4,122,083
 1,843,664
 (5,965,747) 1,991,953
Noncontrolling interests
 
 1,189
 
 1,189
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$6,034,073
 $4,695,313
 $2,179,213
 $(8,633,721) $4,274,878


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Balance sheet at December 31, 2013:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$782,022
 $
 $318,422
 $
 $1,100,444
Marketable securities1,007
 
 4,997
 
 6,004
Accounts receivable, net38
 135,651
 71,719
 
 207,408
Other current assets45,111
 76,572
 40,661
 (814) 161,530
Intercompany receivables
 569,030
 847,423
 (1,416,453) 
Property and equipment, net5,316
 221,386
 67,262
 
 293,964
Goodwill
 1,180,159
 495,164
 
 1,675,323
Intangible assets, net
 302,082
 143,254
 
 445,336
Investment in subsidiaries3,833,751
 782,840
 
 (4,616,591) 
Other non-current assets83,207
 15,521
 252,576
 (6,629) 344,675
Total assets$4,750,452
 $3,283,241
 $2,241,478
 $(6,040,487) $4,234,684
          
Accounts payable, trade$4,310
 $51,525
 $21,818
 $
 $77,653
Other current liabilities41,623
 280,549
 187,072
 
 509,244
Long-term debt1,000,000
 80,000
 
 
 1,080,000
Income taxes payable383,926
 6,768
 25,690
 
 416,384
Intercompany liabilities1,416,453
 
 
 (1,416,453) 
Other long-term liabilities217,404
 96,239
 72,941
 (7,443) 379,141
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 42,861
 
 42,861
IAC shareholders' equity1,686,736
 2,768,160
 1,848,431
 (4,616,591) 1,686,736
Noncontrolling interests
 
 42,665
 
 42,665
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,750,452
 $3,283,241
 $2,241,478
 $(6,040,487) $4,234,684

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Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Revenue$
 $2,286,621
 $834,765
 $(11,839) $3,109,547
Operating costs and expenses:         
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)998
 525,185
 359,746
 (2,753) 883,176
Selling and marketing expense2,138
 904,221
 226,381
 (8,303) 1,124,437
General and administrative expense105,221
 211,293
 127,051
 45
 443,610
Product development expense6,496
 110,375
 44,472
 (828) 160,515
Depreciation1,426
 40,645
 19,085
 
 61,156
Amortization of intangibles
 37,661
 20,265
 
 57,926
Total operating costs and expenses116,279
 1,829,380
 797,000
 (11,839) 2,730,820
Operating (loss) income(116,279) 457,241
 37,765
 
 378,727
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates253,582
 34,613
 452
 (298,344) (9,697)
Interest expense(51,988) (4,246) (80) 
 (56,314)
Other income (expense), net2,688
 (3,315) (42,160) 
 (42,787)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes88,003
 484,293
 (4,023) (298,344) 269,929
Income tax benefit (provision)152,197
 (172,128) (15,441) 
 (35,372)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
240,200
 312,165
 (19,464) (298,344) 234,557
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax174,673
 
 570
 (570) 174,673
Net earnings (loss)414,873
 312,165
 (18,894) (298,914) 409,230
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 5,643
 
 5,643
Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders
$414,873
 $312,165
 $(13,251) $(298,914) $414,873
Comprehensive income (loss)attributable to IAC shareholders$340,219
 $303,976
 $(84,767) $(219,209) $340,219


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Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Revenue$
 $2,183,969
 $843,133
 $(4,115) $3,022,987
Operating costs and expenses:         
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)2,456
 600,511
 403,614
 (2,860) 1,003,721
Selling and marketing expense2,563
 769,115
 185,865
 (1,133) 956,410
General and administrative expense97,025
 164,173
 117,066
 (122) 378,142
Product development expense4,685
 100,350
 34,724
 
 139,759
Depreciation1,386
 38,938
 18,585
 
 58,909
Amortization of intangibles
 40,277
 19,566
 
 59,843
Total operating costs and expenses108,115
 1,713,364
 779,420
 (4,115) 2,596,784
Operating (loss) income(108,115) 470,605
 63,713
 
 426,203
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates439,925
 62,402
 (303) (508,639) (6,615)
Interest expense(29,417) (3,979) (200) 
 (33,596)
Other (expense) income, net(35,331) (35,040) 100,680
 
 30,309
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes267,062
 493,988
 163,890
 (508,639) 416,301
Income tax benefit (provision)16,796
 (156,170) 4,872
 
 (134,502)
Earnings from continuing operations283,858
 337,818
 168,762
 (508,639) 281,799
Earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of tax1,926
 
 (39) 39
 1,926
Net earnings285,784
 337,818
 168,723
 (508,600) 283,725
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 2,059
 
 2,059
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$285,784
 $337,818
 $170,782
 $(508,600) $285,784
Comprehensive income attributable to IAC shareholders$304,907
 $338,683
 $181,481
 $(520,164) $304,907

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Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Revenue$
 $1,986,527
 $820,759
 $(6,353) $2,800,933
Operating costs and expenses:         
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)5,194
 597,588
 393,811
 (4,905) 991,688
Selling and marketing expense4,081
 669,448
 222,374
 (1,465) 894,438
General and administrative expense121,919
 152,166
 112,359
 17
 386,461
Product development expense5,611
 83,008
 27,907
 
 116,526
Depreciation832
 35,544
 16,105
 
 52,481
Amortization of intangibles
 10,958
 24,813
 
 35,771
Total operating costs and expenses137,637
 1,548,712
 797,369
 (6,353) 2,477,365
Operating (loss) income(137,637) 437,815
 23,390
 
 323,568
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates309,639
 37,866
 (22,548) (350,302) (25,345)
Interest expense(1,835) (4,174) (140) 
 (6,149)
Other (expense) income, net(82,900) (3,733) 83,621
 
 (3,012)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes87,267
 467,774
 84,323
 (350,302) 289,062
Income tax benefit (provision)81,050
 (146,333) (53,932) 
 (119,215)
Earnings from continuing operations168,317
 321,441
 30,391
 (350,302) 169,847
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax(9,051) 
 842
 (842) (9,051)
Net earnings159,266
 321,441
 31,233
 (351,144) 160,796
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 (1,530) 
 (1,530)
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$159,266
 $321,441
 $29,703
 $(351,144) $159,266
Comprehensive income attributable to IAC shareholders$139,540
 $322,212
 $29,828
 $(352,040) $139,540

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Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations$(114,773) $543,087
 $(4,266) $424,048
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:       
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 (191,238) (68,153) (259,391)
Capital expenditures(1,843) (40,422) (14,968) (57,233)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities21,644
 
 
 21,644
Purchases of marketable debt securities(175,826) 
 
 (175,826)
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments and a business
 
 58,388
 58,388
Purchases of long-term investments(4,800) (7,043) (12,491) (24,334)
Other, net(2,000) 11
 (1,053) (3,042)
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations(162,825) (238,692) (38,277) (439,794)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:       
Dividends(97,338) 
 
 (97,338)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes1,609
 
 
 1,609
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards34,214
 
 10,743
 44,957
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
 (30,000) (3,165) (33,165)
Funds returned from escrow for Meetic tender offer
 
 12,354
 12,354
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments
 (736) (7,373) (8,109)
Debt issuance costs(383) 
 
 (383)
Intercompany323,666
 (271,309) (52,357) 
Other, net
 (1,365) 460
 (905)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuing operations261,768
 (303,410) (39,338) (80,980)
Total cash (used in) provided by continuing operations(15,830) 985
 (81,881) (96,726)
Total cash used in discontinued operations(116) 
 (29) (145)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 36
 (13,204) (13,168)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(15,946) 1,021
 (95,114) (110,039)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period782,022
 
 318,422
 1,100,444
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$766,076
 $1,021
 $223,308
 $990,405

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Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2013:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations$(95,081) $537,116
 $(31,074) $410,961
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:       
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 (6,382) (34,052) (40,434)
Capital expenditures(1,387) (63,931) (14,993) (80,311)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities12,502
 
 
 12,502
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments and assets7,839
 50,850
 24,402
 83,091
Purchases of long-term investments(17,814) 
 (33,266) (51,080)
Other, net
 (1,725) (1,804) (3,529)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuing operations1,140
 (21,188) (59,713) (79,761)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:       
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt500,000
 
 
 500,000
Principal payments on long-term debt(15,844) 
 
 (15,844)
Purchase of treasury stock(264,214) 
 
 (264,214)
Dividends(79,189) 
 
 (79,189)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes(5,077) 
 
 (5,077)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards32,081
 
 810
 32,891
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
 
 (67,947) (67,947)
Funds transferred to escrow for Meetic tender offer
 
 (71,512) (71,512)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payment
 (256) 
 (256)
Debt issuance costs(7,399) 
 
 (7,399)
Intercompany216,359
 (514,464) 298,105
 
Other, net
 (1,225) (2,562) (3,787)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuing operations376,717
 (515,945) 156,894
 17,666
Total cash provided by (used in) continuing operations282,776
 (17) 66,107
 348,866
Total cash used in discontinued operations(1,829) 
 (48) (1,877)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 17
 3,461
 3,478
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents280,947
 
 69,520
 350,467
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period501,075
 
 248,902
 749,977
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$782,022
 $
 $318,422
 $1,100,444

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Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012:
 IAC Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries IAC Consolidated
 (In thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations$(116,353) $453,692
 $17,188
 $354,527
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:       
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(35,159) (331,182) (33,913) (400,254)
Capital expenditures(3,969) (29,550) (17,682) (51,201)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities195,501
 
 
 195,501
Purchases of marketable debt securities(53,952) 
 
 (53,952)
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments and a business14,194
 272
 150
 14,616
Purchases of long-term investments(27,187) (724) (8,183) (36,094)
Other, net(351) (155) (9,417) (9,923)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuing operations89,077
 (361,339) (69,045) (341,307)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:       
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt500,000
 
 
 500,000
Purchase of treasury stock(691,830) 
 
 (691,830)
Dividends(68,163) 
 
 (68,163)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes262,841
 
 
 262,841
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards52,209
 4,892
 
 57,101
Purchase of noncontrolling interests(1,936) 
 (2,955) (4,891)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments
 (10,781) 
 (10,781)
Debt issuance costs(11,001) 
 
 (11,001)
Intercompany(55,020) (86,446) 141,466
 
Other, net
 
 244
 244
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations(12,900) (92,335) 138,755
 33,520
Total cash (used in) provided by continuing operations(40,176) 18
 86,898
 46,740
Total cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations(3,971) 
 499
 (3,472)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 (18) 2,574
 2,556
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(44,147) 
 89,971
 45,824
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period545,222
 
 158,931
 704,153
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$501,075
 $
 $248,902
 $749,977


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NOTE 21—QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
 
Quarter Ended
March 31(a)
 
Quarter Ended
June 30(a)(b)
 
Quarter Ended
September 30(a)(c)
 
Quarter Ended
December 31
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31, 2014       
Revenue$740,247
 $756,315
 $782,231
 $830,754
Cost of revenue209,234
 210,730
 224,695
 238,517
Operating income71,712
 95,690
 100,953
 110,372
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations34,305
 (17,995) 150,261
 67,986
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax(814) (868) 175,730
 625
Net earnings (loss)33,491
 (18,863) 325,991
 68,611
Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders35,885
 (17,996) 326,812
 70,172
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations(d)
$0.44
 $(0.21) $1.81
 $0.83
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations(d)
$0.42
 $(0.21) $1.70
 $0.78
Basic earnings (loss) per share(d)
$0.44
 $(0.22) $3.91
 $0.84
Diluted earnings (loss) per share(d)
$0.41
 $(0.22) $3.68
 $0.78
        
 
Quarter Ended
March 31(a)
 
Quarter Ended
June 30(a)
 
Quarter Ended
September 30(a)
 
Quarter Ended
December 31(a)
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31, 2013       
Revenue$742,249
 $799,411
 $756,872
 $724,455
Cost of revenue257,474
 273,938
 249,888
 222,421
Operating income84,551
 106,696
 122,004
 112,952
Earnings from continuing operations52,709
 58,540
 91,721
 78,829
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax(944) (1,068) 3,914
 24
Net earnings51,765
 57,472
 95,635
 78,853
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders53,637
 58,290
 96,940
 76,917
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations(d)
$0.65
 $0.71
 $1.12
 $0.93
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(d)
$0.62
 $0.69
 $1.08
 $0.88
Basic earnings per share(d)
$0.64
 $0.70
 $1.17
 $0.93
Diluted earnings per share(d)
$0.61
 $0.67
 $1.13
 $0.88


(a)During the fourth quarter of 2014, certain expenses were reclassified between cost of revenue, selling and marketing expense, general and administrative expense and product development expense. Accordingly, cost of revenue presented above for periods prior to the fourth quarter of 2014 differs from the amounts reflected in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the first, second and third quarters of 2014 and 2013 and for the fourth quarter of 2013 reflected in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K.

(b)The second quarter of 2014 includes an after-tax other-than-temporary impairment charge of $63.6 million related to the write-down of a cost method investment to fair value.


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(c)(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the third quarter of 2014 includes the release of tax reserves as a result of the expiration of the statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009.

(d)Quarterly per share amounts may not add to the related annual per share amount because of differences in the average common shares outstanding during each period.

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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of the Company's Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its disclosure controls and procedures in order to improve their overall effectiveness. In the course of these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, IAC management, including the Chairman and Senior Executive and the Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based on this evaluation, the Chairman and Senior Executive and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) for the Company. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparationannual audit of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in "Internal Control—Integrated Framework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Based on this assessment, management has determined that, as of December 31, 2014, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report, included herein.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its internal control over financial reporting in order to improve its overall effectiveness. In the course of these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant. As required by Rule 13a-15(d), IAC management, including the Chairman and Senior Executive and the Chief Financial Officer, also conducted an evaluation of the Company's internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has be no such change during the quarter ended December 31, 2014.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of IAC/InterActiveCorp
We have audited IAC/InterActiveCorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). IAC/InterActiveCorp's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and the review of periodic reports, (ii) fees associated with the initial public offering of Match Group, Inc. (“Match Group”) in November 2015, as well as the review of (and, in the case of consents and the comfort letter, the issuance of) the related SEC registration statements, consents and comfort letter, accounting consultations and other services related to the offering, (iii) fees for its assessmentthe audit performed in connection with Match Group’s acquisition of Plentyoffish Media Inc. in October 2015, (iv) statutory audits (audits performed for certain IAC businesses in various jurisdictions abroad, which audits are required by local law), (v) fees for services performed in connection with the issuance of Match Group’s 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 in November 2015, as well as the review and issuance of the effectivenessrelated comfort letter and other services related to the issuance, and (vi) accounting consultations.

Fees for services described in (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) above in the aggregate amount $3,980,000 were either allocated by the Company to Match Group (based on Match Group’s revenue as a percentage of IAC’s total revenue) or paid by IAC and reimbursed by Match Group.

(2)                                 Audit Fees in 2014 include: (i) fees associated with the annual audit of financial statements and internal control over financial reporting, includedthe review of periodic reports, the review of (and, in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility iscase of consents, the issuance of) SEC registration statements and consents and other services related to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our auditSEC matters, (ii) accounting consultations and (iii) statutory audits.

Fees for services described in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan(i) and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary(iii) above in the circumstances. We believe that our audit providesaggregate amount $2,075,000 were allocated by the Company to Match Group (based on Match Group’s revenue as a reasonable basispercentage of IAC’s total revenue).

(3)                                 Audit-Related Fees in 2015 and 2014 include fees for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reportingbenefit plan audits.

(4)                                 Tax Fees in 2015 and 2014 primarily include fees paid for the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policiesfederal, state and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, IAC/InterActiveCorp maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three yearslocal tax returns (including amended returns) in the period ended December 31, 2014United States and our report dated February 27, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
February 27, 2015


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certain jurisdictions abroad and research and development tax credit studies, as well as the tax compliance services in 2015.


Item 9B.    Other Information
Not applicable.

PART III
The information requiredall audit and permitted non-audit services performed by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) has been incorporated herein by reference to IAC's definitive Proxy Statement to be used in connection with its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2015 Proxy Statement"), as set forth below in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K.

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by Items 401 and 405 of Regulation S-K relating to directors and executive officers of IAC and their compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is set forth in the sections entitled "Information Concerning Director Nominees" and "Information Concerning IAC Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance," respectively, in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K relating to IAC's Code of Ethics is set forth under the caption "Part I-Item 1-Business-Description of IAC Businesses-Additional Information-Code of Ethics" of this annual report and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by subsections (c)(3), (d)(4) and (d)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Corporate Governance" and "The Board and Board Committees" in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K relating to executive and director compensation is set forth in the sections entitled "Executive Compensation" and "Director Compensation" in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by subsections (e)(4) and (e)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K relating to certain compensation committee matters is set forth in the sections entitled "The Board and Board Committees," "Compensation Committee Report" and "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference; provided, that the information set forth in the section entitled "Compensation Committee Report" shall be deemed furnished herein and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information regarding ownership of IAC common stock and Class B common stock required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K and securities authorized for issuance under IAC's various equity compensation plans required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Equity Compensation Plan Information," respectively, in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions involving IAC required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K and director independence required by Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions" and "Corporate Governance," respectively, in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A regarding the fees and services of IAC'sIAC’s independent registered public accounting firm in order to ensure that the provision of these services does not impair such firm’s independence from IAC and its management. Unless a type of service to be provided by IAC’s independent registered public accounting firm has received general pre-approval, it requires specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services in excess of pre-approved cost levels also require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. In all pre-approval instances, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with SEC rules regarding auditor independence.

All Tax services require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. In addition, the Audit Committee has designated specific services that have the pre-approval policiesof the Audit Committee (each of which is subject to pre-approved cost levels) and procedures applicablehas classified these pre-approved services into one of three categories: Audit, Audit-Related and All Other (excluding Tax). The term of any pre-approval is 12 months from the date of the pre-approval, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different period. The Audit Committee revises the list of pre-approved services from time to time. Pre-approved fee levels for all services to be provided by IAC’s independent registered public accounting firm are established periodically from time to IACtime by the Audit Committee.

Pursuant to the pre-approval policy, the Audit Committee may delegate its authority to grant pre-approvals to one or more of its members, and has currently delegated this authority to its Chairman. The decisions of the Chairman (or any other member(s) to whom such firm is set forth inauthority may be delegated) to grant pre-approvals must be presented to the sections entitled "Fees Paidfull Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Audit Committee may not delegate its responsibilities to Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and "Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy," respectively, in the 2015 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.



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pre-approve services to management.


PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Schedules.

(a)   List of documents filed as part of this Report:


(1)   Consolidated Financial Statements of IAC
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm: Ernst & Young LLP.
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)  Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule of IAC
Schedule
Number
IIValuation and Qualifying Accounts.
All other financial statements and schedules not listed have been omitted since the required information is either included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto, is not applicable or is not required.


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(3)    Exhibits

The documents set forth below, numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed herewith, incorporated herein by reference to the location indicated or furnished herewith.

Exhibit
No.

Description

31.3

Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
3.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, filed on August 12, 2005.
3.2
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp.Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008.
3.3
Amended and Restated By-laws of IAC/InterActiveCorp (restated as of December 1, 2010).Exhibit 3.1(ii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.
4.1
Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of December 21, 2012, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
4.2
Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of April 11, 2013, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on May 3, 2013.
4.3
Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May 30, 2013, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, filed on June 5, 2013.
4.4
Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of November 15, 2013, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on December 13, 2013.
4.5
Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of March 12, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014.

4.6
Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of March 12, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014.

4.7
Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May 1, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, Match Group, LLC as Guarantor and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.

4.8
Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of May 1, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, Match Group, LLC as Guarantor and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.

4.9
Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May 15, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.

4.10
Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of May 15, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.

4.11
In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation  S-K, certain instruments relating to long-term obligations of the Registrant have been omitted but will be furnished to the Commission upon request.
10.1
Amended and Restated Governance Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2005, by and between the Registrant and Barry Diller.Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005.

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10.2
Letter Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2010, by and among the Registrant, Liberty Media Corporation, Liberty USA Holdings, LLC and Barry Diller.Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.
10.3
Letter Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2010, by and between the Registrant and Barry Diller.Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.
10.4
Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2008, by and among the Registrant, Ticketmaster, Interval Leisure Group, Inc., HSN, Inc. and Tree.com, Inc.Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008.
10.5
IAC/InterActiveCorp 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013.
10.6
Form of Terms and Conditions of Stock Options under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
10.7
Form of Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Units under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
10.8
IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Annex F to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, filed on July 10, 2008.
10.9
Form of Terms and Conditions of Stock Options under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
10.10
Form of Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Units under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
10.11
IAC/InterActiveCorp 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
10.12
Form of Terms and Conditions of Stock Options under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008.
10.13
Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements.(1)Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009.
10.14
2011 IAC/InterActiveCorp Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.(1)Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011.

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10.15
Stock Option Agreement between the Registrant and Barry Diller, dated as of June 7, 2005.(1)Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005.
10.16
Match.com, Inc. Equity Program.(1)Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009.
10.17
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Victor A. Kaufman and the Registrant, dated as of March 15, 2012.(1)Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012.
10.18
Employment Agreement between Jeffrey W. Kip and the Registrant, dated as of March 20, 2012.(1)Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
10.19
Employment Agreement between Gregg Winiarski and the Registrant, dated as of February 26, 2010.(1)Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010.
10.20
Google Services Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Google Inc.Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
10.21
Amendment No. 4 to Google Services Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, between the Registrant and Google Inc.Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011.
10.22
Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, as Borrower, the Lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the other parties thereto.Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
21.1
Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2014.(2)
23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.(2)
31.1

Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(2)

(1)

31.2

31.4


Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(1)

31.5

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(2)

(1)

32.1
Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(3)
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(3)
101.INS
XBRL Instance
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

(1)         Filed herewith.

(1)Reflects management contracts and management and director compensatory plans.
(2)Filed herewith.
(3)Furnished herewith.


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(2)         Furnished herewith.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

April 29, 2016

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP

February 27, 2015

By:

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP

/s/ Gregg Winiarski

By:/s/ JEFFREY W. KIP

Gregg Winiarski

Jeffrey W. Kip

Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial OfficerGeneral Counsel & Secretary

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 27, 2015:
SignatureTitle
/s/ BARRY DILLERChairman of the Board, Senior Executive and Director
Barry Diller
Vice Chairman and Director
Victor A. Kaufman
/s/ JEFFREY W. KIPExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey W. Kip
/s/ MICHAEL H. SCHWERDTMANSenior Vice President and Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)
Michael H. Schwerdtman
/s/ EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR.Director
Edgar Bronfman, Jr.
/s/ CHELSEA CLINTONDirector
Chelsea Clinton
/s/ SONALI DE RYCKERDirector
Sonali De Rycker
/s/ MICHAEL D. EISNERDirector
Michael D. Eisner
/s/ BONNIE HAMMERDirector
Bonnie Hammer
/s/ BRYAN LOURDDirector
Bryan Lourd
/s/ DAVID S. ROSENBLATTDirector
David S. Rosenblatt
/s/ ALAN G. SPOONDirector
Alan. G. Spoon
/s/ ALEXANDER VON FURSTENBERGDirector
Alexander von Furstenberg
/s/ RICHARD F. ZANNINODirector
Richard F. Zannino


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Schedule II
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Description
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charges to
Earnings
 
Charges to
Other Accounts
 Deductions 
Balance at
End of Period
 (In thousands)
2014         
Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$8,540
 $15,226
(1) 
$(116) $(11,213)
(4) 
$12,437
Sales returns accrual1,208
 19,743
 
 (19,832) 1,119
Deferred tax valuation allowance62,353
 34,133
(2) 
1,864
(3) 

 98,350
Other reserves2,518
       2,204
2013         
Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$8,775
 $12,275
(1) 
$564
 $(13,074)
(4) 
$8,540
Magazine publishing allowance for newsstand returns2,313
 164
(5) 
45
 (2,522)
(6) 

Sales returns accrual1,244
 19,176
 
 (19,212)
  
1,208
Deferred tax valuation allowance60,783
 8,864
(7) 
(7,294)
(8) 

  
62,353
Other reserves1,925
  
  
   
  
2,518
2012   
  
 
  
 
  
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$7,309
 $12,237
(1) 
$654
 $(11,425)
(4) 
$8,775
Magazine publishing allowance for newsstand returns
 10,426
(5) 
33
 (8,146)
(6) 
2,313
Sales returns accrual1,020
 17,728
 
 (17,504)
  
1,244
Deferred tax valuation allowance45,084
 9,320
(9) 
6,379
(3) 

  
60,783
Other reserves2,119
  
  
   
  
1,925

(1)
Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged to expense. Additions to the revenue reserves are charged against revenue.
(2)
Amount is primarily related to other-than-temporary impairment charges for certain cost method investments and an increase in federal net operating losses, foreign tax credits, and state tax credits.
(3)
Amount is primarily related to unbenefited unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable equity securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
(4)
Write-off of fully reserved accounts receivable.
(5)
Additions to the magazine publishing allowance for newsstand returns are related to magazine publishing at Newsweek and are charged against revenue. The Newsweek print business was transitioned to a digital only publication in December 2012 (and was subsequently sold in August 2013).
(6)
Amount represents returns of magazines at Newsweek. The Newsweek print business was transitioned to a digital only publication in December 2012 (and was subsequently sold in August 2013).
(7)
Amount is primarily related to foreign and federal net operating losses, partially offset by a decrease in deferred tax assets for investments in subsidiaries and available-for-sale securities.
(8)
Amount is primary related to the release of a valuation allowance on unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

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(9)
Amount is primarily related to an unbenefited other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a long-term marketable equity security, an increase in deferred tax assets for investments in subsidiaries and an increase in federal net operating losses.


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