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Stagwell (STGW) Celebrates Winning Agencies at 2021 Effie U.S. Awards

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: STGW) Stagwell announced today that several of its network agencies received recognition at the 2021 Effie U.S. Summit and Awards for exceptional work in producing some of the year's most effective marketing efforts on behalf of top brands such as Match Group, Diageo, and Peacock.

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  • Breakthrough digital experiences and omnichannel campaigns from 72andSunny, Anomaly, Assembly and Doner lead 2021 roster recognized as most effective in marketing
    NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(NASDAQ: STGW) Stagwell announced today that several of its network agencies received recognition at the 2021 Effie U.S.
  • Winning agencies include 72andSunny , Anomaly , Assembly and Doner with client partners Tinder/Match Group, Crown Royal/Diageo, Allegheny Health Network, and more.
  • "A simple equation powers results at Stagwell: creative + connected = effective," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell.
  • To date, Stagwell agencies have collectively earned over 130 Effie Awards.

Match Group Announces Repurchase of Exchangeable Senior Notes

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it has repurchased approximately $414 million aggregate principal amount of 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2022 (the "2022 Exchangeable Notes") for approximately $1.5 billion, including accrued and unpaid interest on the 2022 Exchangeable Notes repurchased, pursuant to privately negotiated agreements with a limited number of current holders of such 2022 Exchangeable Notes (the "Exchangeable Notes Repurchase").

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it has repurchased approximately $414 million aggregate principal amount of 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2022 (the "2022 Exchangeable Notes") for approximately $1.5 billion, including accrued and unpaid interest on the 2022 Exchangeable Notes repurchased, pursuant to privately negotiated agreements with a limited number of current holders of such 2022 Exchangeable Notes (the "Exchangeable Notes Repurchase").
  • The 2022 Exchangeable Notes were issued by Match Group FinanceCo, Inc. ("FinanceCo"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Match Group.
  • Match Group funded the Exchangeable Notes Repurchase using (i) the net proceeds from its concurrent registered direct offering of 5,534,098 shares of its common stock at a price of $158.83 per share, (ii) the net proceeds from its and FinanceCo's concurrent termination of certain note hedges and warrant transactions and (iii) a portion of the net proceeds from the private unregistered offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% senior notes due 2031 by Match Group Holdings II, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Match Group.
  • Following the Exchangeable Notes Repurchase approximately $104million aggregate principal amount of 2022 Exchangeable Notes remain outstanding.

A Shot at Love: Match Releases Vaccination Data on the U.S. Single Population

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

These findings come on the heels of a widely predicted "Hot Vax Summer" that failed to materialize. All singles-- men and women, young and old, straight, gay and lesbian, report low rates of intimacy or having sex and averaged only one makeout partner in the last 12 months. In fact, only 8% of singles had a one-night-stand during the pandemic, and 85% of singles report that sex is less important to them now than it was pre-pandemic.

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  • These findings come on the heels of a widely predicted "Hot Vax Summer" that failed to materialize.
  • Vaxx stats: Singles are leading the charge in vaccination rates, with 73% of singles being vaccinated, compared to 64% of the U.S. population.
  • Founded in 1995, Match is the #1 destination for single adults looking for love.
  • Match is an operating business of Match Group (Nasdaq: MTCH) and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Match Group Announces Pricing of Registered Direct Offering

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it has agreed to sell shares of its common stock (the "Shares") in a registered direct offering (the "Registered Direct Offering"). The price per share and the number of shares of common stock to be issued will be determined based upon a volume-weighted average price per share of common stock during a five (5) day averaging period commencing September 24, 2021. The Registered Direct Offering is expected to close on October 4, 2021.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it has agreed to sell shares of its common stock (the "Shares") in a registered direct offering (the "Registered Direct Offering").
  • The Registered Direct Offering is expected to close on October 4, 2021.
  • Match Group intends to use the proceeds of the Registered Direct Offering, together with the net proceeds of its concurrent termination of certain note hedges and warrant transactions and a portion of the net proceeds of the concurrent notes offering by its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Match Group Holdings II, LLC, to repurchase 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2022 pursuant to privately negotiated agreements with a limited number of current holders of such exchangeable notes.
  • J.P. Morgan Securities LLC will act as the exclusive placement agent for the Registered Direct Offering.

Match Group Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Match Group(NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Match Group Holdings II, LLC (the "Issuer")has agreed to sell $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Notes Offering").

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Match Group(NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Match Group Holdings II, LLC (the "Issuer")has agreed to sell $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Notes Offering").
  • The Issuer intends to distribute a portion of the net proceeds of the Notes Offering to Match Group for its use, together with the net proceeds of Match Group's concurrent registered direct offering and the net proceeds of Match Group's concurrent termination of certain note hedges and warrant transactions, to repurchase 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2022 pursuant to privately negotiated agreements with a limited number of current holders of such exchangeable notes.
  • The Issuer intends to use any remaining net proceeds of the Notes Offering for general corporate purposes.
  • Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections.

Match Group Announces Registered Direct Offering

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it intends to commence an offering of shares of its common stock (the "Shares") in a registered direct offering (the "Registered Direct Offering").

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it intends to commence an offering of shares of its common stock (the "Shares") in a registered direct offering (the "Registered Direct Offering").
  • Match Group intends to use the proceeds of the Registered Direct Offering, together with the net proceeds of its concurrent termination of certain note hedges and warrant transactions and a portion of the net proceeds of the concurrent notes offering by its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Match Group Holdings II, LLC, to repurchase 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2022 pursuant to privately negotiated agreements with a limited number of current holders of such exchangeable notes.
  • J.P. Morgan Securities LLC will act as the exclusive placement agent for the Registered Direct Offering.
  • Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections.

Match Group Announces Senior Notes Offering

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Match Group Holdings II, LLC (the "Issuer"), intends to commence an offering of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Notes Offering"). The interest rate and other terms of the Notes will be determined at the time of sale.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Match Group Holdings II, LLC (the "Issuer"), intends to commence an offering of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Notes Offering").
  • The Issuer intends to distribute a portion of the net proceeds of the Notes Offering to Match Group for its use, together with the net proceeds of Match Group's concurrent registered direct offering and the net proceeds of Match Group's concurrent termination of certain note hedges and warrant transactions, to repurchase 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2022 pursuant to privately negotiated agreements with a limited number of current holders of such exchangeable notes.
  • The Issuer intends to use any remaining net proceeds of the Notes Offering for general corporate purposes.
  • Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections.

Match Group Names Renate Nyborg Chief Executive Officer of Tinder

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Friday, September 10, 2021

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced that Renate Nyborg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at the company's leading brand, Tinder.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced that Renate Nyborg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at the company's leading brand, Tinder.
  • Nyborg previously spent more than four years at Apple, where she led its App Store subscription business across Europe.
  • Her first day as CEO is September 27th and she will report to Match Group Chief Executive Officer, Shar Dubey.
  • Swipe, Tinder, and the flame logo are registered trademarks of Match Group, LLC.

Match Group to Present at Citi's 2021 Global Technology Virtual Conference

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that Gary Swidler, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Citi's 2021 Global Technology Virtual Conference on Monday, September 13 at 1:50 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that Gary Swidler, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Citi's 2021 Global Technology Virtual Conference on Monday, September 13 at 1:50 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
  • A live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available at https://ir.mtch.com/news-and-events/events .
  • Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), 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, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, Pairs, PlentyOfFish, OurTime, Azar, Hakuna Live, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others.

META ETF Crosses $50 Million in Assets Under Management

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments , an ETF sponsor focused on offering innovative thematic funds, is pleased to announce that META the Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF has surpassed $50 million in assets under management.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments , an ETF sponsor focused on offering innovative thematic funds, is pleased to announce that META the Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF has surpassed $50 million in assets under management.
  • "We believe the Metaverse is a multi-trillion dollar transformation that will reach and impact every part of the global economy.
  • The Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF ("META ETF") is designed to offer investors exposure to the metaverse by providing investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Ball Metaverse Index ("BALLMETA Index").
  • The Index is managed by Ball Metaverse Research Partners, an indexing and research firm led by Matthew Ball, a seasoned investor, advisor, and researcher of the metaverse.