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Spark Networks Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Hires to Complete Business Transformation and Drive Category-Defining Innovation

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Spark Networks SE (“Spark” or the “Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced Adam Medros as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective February 19, 2024.

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  • Spark Networks SE (“Spark” or the “Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced Adam Medros as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective February 19, 2024.
  • “As Spark completes a successful restructuring and continues to progress in our business transformation, there is incredible potential before us and we are taking the opportunity to revitalize our leading portfolio of social dating apps,” said Medros.
  • “Having taken Spark through its financial restructuring, now is the time to bring on new leaders to shepherd the Company into the future.
  • “We are grateful for Colleen’s leadership during this critical point in Spark’s evolution and are excited to now support Adam and his team as they chart a sustainable path forward for Spark and its brands.”

Chethan Visweswar Joins the Movius Executive Team

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Movius, the leading global provider of cloud-based, secure, and purpose-driven communications software, today announced Chethan Visweswar has joined the company’s executive team as Chief Product Officer.

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  • Movius, the leading global provider of cloud-based, secure, and purpose-driven communications software, today announced Chethan Visweswar has joined the company’s executive team as Chief Product Officer.
  • In this new role, Visweswar will oversee key elements of the company’s product innovation team while increasing both process efficiencies and profitability.
  • “Chethan’s depth of knowledge in the SaaS space, combined with his advanced leadership skills, are the perfect ingredients to help propel Movius into, and beyond, our next phase of rapid growth,” said Ananth Siva, CEO at Movius.
  • Visweswar brings with him nearly 30 years of software and technology experience, building large-scale enterprises and consumer applications.

Spark Networks Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, May 15, 2023

BERLIN, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) (the "Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • BERLIN, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) (the "Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Chelsea Grayson, CEO of Spark Networks, said: "Our two highest priorities remain returning to revenue growth and improving profitability.
  • To start 2023, in the first quarter, our seasonally weakest quarter, our Adjusted EBITDA margin grew from 2% to 6% year-over-year, which signals what we intend to be the start of a year of efficiency for Spark."
  • To access the live call, dial 1-888-349-0106 (US and Canada) or +1 412-902-0131 (International) and ask to join the Spark Networks' call.

Spark Networks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

BERLIN, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) ("the Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • BERLIN, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) ("the Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Chelsea Grayson, CEO of Spark Networks, said, "I am pleased to announce that I have accepted the board's request to serve as Spark's permanent CEO.
  • On a constant currency basis,(1) revenue would have been $43.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • To access the live call, dial 1-888-349-0106 (US and Canada) or +1 412-902-0131 (International) and ask to join the Spark Networks' call.

Spark Networks Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results with Continued Subscriber Growth for Zoosk and Focus on Profitability

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

BERLIN, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships,today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September30, 2022.

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  • BERLIN, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships,today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September30, 2022.
  • Eric Eichmann, CEO of Spark Networks, commented, "We saw initial subscriber growth of 5.1% year over year and average subscriber growth of 3.4% for our largest brand Zoosk in the third quarter.
  • We are excited to see our hard work paying off with a second consecutive quarter of Zoosk subscriber growth since we acquired it three years ago."
  • Zoosk Initial Subscriber Growth: Zoosk initial subscriber registration grew 5.1% year over year.

Spark Networks to Report 2022 Third Quarter Financial Results on November 8, 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

BERLIN, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will release its financial results for its 2022 third quarter ended September 30, 2022, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after the market close.

Key Points: 
  • BERLIN, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will release its financial results for its 2022 third quarter ended September 30, 2022, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after the market close.
  • Management will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors on November 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the company's financial results.
  • To access the live call, dial 1-888-349-0106 (US) or +1 412-902-0131 (International) and ask to join the SPARK call.
  • Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations.

Spark Networks Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results, Continued Subscriber Growth for Zoosk

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

BERLIN, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships,today reported financial results for its 2022 second quarter ended June30, 2022.

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  • BERLIN, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships,today reported financial results for its 2022 second quarter ended June30, 2022.
  • On a constant currency basis (1), revenue would have been $50.3million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss(2) was $1.7 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $8.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.
  • Zoosk Delivered Improving Growth Metrics: Zoosk new subscribers grew 17% year over year and 7% sequentially in the second quarter.

Spark Networks to Report 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 9, 2022

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

BERLIN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will release its financial results for its 2022 second quarter ended June 30, 2022, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, before the market opens.

Key Points: 
  • BERLIN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will release its financial results for its 2022 second quarter ended June 30, 2022, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, before the market opens.
  • Management will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors on August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the company's financial results.
  • To access the live call, dial 1- 800-225-9448 (US) or +1 203-518-9708 (International) and ask to join the SPARK call.
  • Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations.

Chapter Hires Ilya Karger and Daniel Mori to Key Executive Positions

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Prior to Chapter, Mori held marketing leadership positions with Ethos Life and Zoosk.

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  • Prior to Chapter, Mori held marketing leadership positions with Ethos Life and Zoosk.
  • Ilya and Daniel are humble, mission-driven leaders in their respective fields, with strong track records of success in scaling exceptional companies.
  • There is a huge opportunity in the market for Chapter, and I am excited to join the team, said Ilya Karger.
  • Alongside Karger, Chapter has hired Daniel Mori who is responsible for growing the marketing team and engaging key customers across the country.

Improvements in User Experience Ignite Significant Growth in Female Engagement on Zoosk

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Plaputta added, "We have focused on several engagement-driving product initiatives, specifically overhauling the look of Zoosk's profiles, and enhancing our search and matching algorithms.

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  • Plaputta added, "We have focused on several engagement-driving product initiatives, specifically overhauling the look of Zoosk's profiles, and enhancing our search and matching algorithms.
  • These improvements have led to a healthier and more productive platform that is attracting more female users and providing more overall bookings and an enhanced and more engaged experience for everyone."
  • Spark Networks SE(NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations.
  • Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be considered to be forward-looking statements.