ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), utilizing a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf process, we may sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The prospectus supplement and information incorporated by reference after the date of this prospectus may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus, any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus together with additional information described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.”
We have filed or incorporated by reference exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. You should read the exhibits carefully for provisions that may be important to you.
MATCH GROUP, INC.
Match Group, Inc. (“Match Group”), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, Plenty Of Fish®, Azar®, Hakuna®, and more, each built to increase our users’ likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
Our principal executive office is located at 8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75231, and our telephone number is (214) 576-9352.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Unless otherwise indicated in a prospectus supplement, the net proceeds from the sale of the securities will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, acquisitions, retirement of debt and other business opportunities. In the case of a sale by a selling security holder, we will not receive any of the proceeds from such sale.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
This prospectus contains a summary of the securities that Match Group or certain selling security holders to be identified in a prospectus supplement may sell. These summaries are not meant to be a complete description of each security. However, this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement contain the material terms of the securities being offered.
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
The following description is based upon our restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), our amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws”) and applicable provisions of law. We have summarized certain portions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws below. The summary is not complete. The Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws are incorporated by reference into this prospectus in their entirety. You should read the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws for the provisions that are important to you.
Match Group’s authorized capital stock consists of 1,600,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. As of April 28, 2023, there were 278,460,751 shares of common stock outstanding. No shares of preferred stock were issued or outstanding as of April 28, 2023.
Common Stock
The issued and outstanding shares of common stock are, and the shares of common stock that we may issue in the future will be, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. Subject to any preferential rights of