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Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTCH) is a global leader in providing online dating products, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of well-known brands such as Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, Hinge, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, and OurTime, among many others. Since its public debut in 2015, Match Group has expanded its reach across more than 40 languages and numerous countries, connecting millions of users worldwide.
Match Group generates its revenue primarily from user fees (95%) and advertising (5%). The company has made significant strides in enhancing user safety and authenticity. For instance, Tinder recently announced the expansion of its ID Verification option to the US, UK, Brazil, and Mexico. This feature uses a combination of a video selfie and a valid ID to verify user profiles, aiming to create a safer dating environment.
Recent achievements also highlight Match Group's commitment to social responsibility. The company's fourth annual Impact Report showcases its dedication to environmental, social, and governance performance, underlining initiatives aimed at creating meaningful and safe connections for users.
In terms of partnerships, Match Group's brand Stir has teamed up with Therabody to support single parents, offering them tools and tips to alleviate back pain. Additionally, Hinge has introduced the 'Hidden Words' feature, which allows users to filter out unwanted words, phrases, and emojis, further enhancing user safety and confidence.
On the financial front, Match Group remains robust, regularly updating shareholders and the public with its financial performance and strategic initiatives. The company's latest shareholder letter, released in May 2024, continues to reflect its strong market position and future growth prospects.
Match Group is also a proactive participant in industry-wide collaborations. It has joined forces with companies like Coinbase, Meta, and Ripple in the 'Tech Against Scams' coalition, focusing on combating online fraud and scams.
Starboard Value LP, holding approximately 6.6% of Match Group's (NASDAQ: MTCH) outstanding common shares, has sent a letter to the company's leadership outlining opportunities to enhance shareholder value. The letter addresses initiatives for improving growth, profitability, and capital allocation following long-term share price underperformance.
Starboard believes Match is a high-quality market leader in the expanding online dating market with potential to generate over $5.50 of free cash flow per share by 2026. However, the letter also urges the board to remain open to strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, if turnaround efforts prove challenging.
Chispa, the leading dating app for Latino singles, announced a partnership with Sorry Papi for a summer college tour across eight cities. The tour begins in Salt Lake City, UT, and includes stops in Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Champaign, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX; Anaheim, CA; and Sacramento, CA. Sorry Papi, known for its female-centric celebrations, collaborates with Chispa to create an exciting cultural experience for Latino communities. Events will include music, dancing, and chances to win trips to Puerto Rico or Baja Beach. This partnership aims to foster cultural pride and meaningful connections among attendees.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) will host a webcast to discuss its Q2 2024 financial results on July 31, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The financial results for the second quarter will be released after market close on July 30, 2024, along with supplementary investor materials. These results will provide insight into the company's financial performance for the quarter, including key metrics and figures. Investors and analysts can access the webcast to hear more about the company’s performance and ask questions directly to the management team.
Match has announced a partnership with Jay Shetty, a global bestselling author and podcast host, to serve as its Relationship Advisor. The collaboration aims to address dating challenges by integrating Shetty's relationship guidance into the app. Key features include the Date Differently Challenge and the Core Values feature, which helps users focus on meaningful aspects like family and faith. This partnership follows findings from Match's 13th Annual Singles in America Study, which revealed that 20% of active daters feel that no one is right for them. The objective is to shift the dating mindset, encouraging openness and vulnerability.
On May 21, 2024, leading tech firms including Match Group, Coinbase, Meta, and Ripple announced the formation of Tech Against Scams, a coalition to combat online fraud. This initiative will target financial scams, such as romance frauds and crypto scams like 'pig butchering.'
Tech Against Scams aims to share best practices, threat intelligence, and educational resources across industries to protect users. The coalition builds on a collaboration initiated last summer by Match Group, Coinbase, and Meta to understand cross-platform threats.
The coalition will also work closely with law enforcement to support investigations against online fraud.
Hinge, a dating app owned by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), announced the testing of a new feature called Your Turn Limits starting this May in select global markets. This feature aims to reduce dating burnout by limiting unanswered messages. Users with eight or more pending responses must reply or end conversations before initiating new ones. A study by Hinge revealed that 44% of daters find lack of responsiveness a significant challenge. The new feature is designed to encourage quicker replies, with Hinge noting that matches responded to within 24 hours had a 72% higher chance of leading to a date in 2023. The initiative is part of Hinge's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience by promoting quality connections over quantity.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) will have its President and CFO, Gary Swidler, participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference on May 21, 2024. The event will be live-streamed and available for replay.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) released its first quarter 2024 results, with a shareholder letter available on its investor relations website. The company will hold a conference call on May 8, 2024, to discuss the results.
The Princeton Review announced Robert Batten as the new Chief Executive Officer, leading the renowned education provider and affiliate company Tutor.com. Batten's background in edtech and leadership positions him well to drive growth and innovation in student-focused products. The organizations are known for test prep, admissions services, school rankings, and industry-leading student data protection measures.
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