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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
NOTE 9—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company currently has three active stock and annual incentive plans; two Former Match Group plans were assumed as part of the Separation (the 2015 and 2017 plans) and another plan was approved by shareholders on June 25, 2020. The 2015 and 2017 plans cover stock options to acquire shares of Match Group common stock, RSUs, and stock settled stock appreciation rights denominated in the equity of certain of our subsidiaries, in each case with respect to awards previously granted by Former Match Group prior to the Separation, as well as provide for the future grant of equity awards by the Company. The 2015 and 2017 plans authorize the Company to grant awards to its employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 2020 plan covers options previously granted by Former IAC that converted into Match Group options as a result of the Separation and no additional grants can be made from this plan. At June 30, 2020, there were 33.8 million shares available for the future grant of equity awards under the 2015 and 2017 plans collectively.
The 2015 and 2017 plans 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. Neither plan specifies grant dates or vesting schedules of awards as those determinations have been delegated to the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of Match Group’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”). Each grant agreement reflects the vesting schedule for that particular grant as determined by the Committee. Stock options outstanding generally vest in four equal annual installments over a four-year period. RSUs outstanding generally vest over a three- or four-year period. Market-based awards outstanding generally vest over a two- to four-year period.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations includes expense related to the Company’s stock options and RSUs, performance-based stock options, market-based RSUs and PSUs for which vesting is considered probable, equity instruments denominated in shares of subsidiaries, and instruments previously issued by Former IAC denominated in stock options, RSUs, and market-based awards of IAC held by Match Group employees. The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized is net of 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 June 30, 2020, there is $162.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all outstanding
equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.5 years.
Stock Options
Stock options outstanding at June 30, 2020 and changes during the six-months ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
 SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price		Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (In Years)		Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 (Shares and intrinsic value in thousands)
Former IAC options outstanding at January 1, 2020
4,887  $64.63    
Exercised(380) 51.73    
Forfeited(10) 65.22    
Former IAC options outstanding at June 30, 2020 prior to the Separation adjustment
4,497  $65.72  
Options outstanding as of June 30, 2020 representing Former IAC options converted into Match Group options in conjunction with the Separation(a)
9,707  $21.14  
Assumption of the 2015 and 2017 plans of the Former Match Group
5,744  $16.77  
Outstanding at June 30, 2020 post Separation adjustment and adoption of the 2015 and 2017 plans
15,451  $19.52  5.5$1,306,139  
Options exercisable12,078  $19.51  5.1$1,021,109  
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(a)Immediately prior to the Separation, the vesting of all outstanding, unvested Former IAC stock options was accelerated, and such options outstanding were converted into IAC options and Match Group options pursuant to the Employee Matters Agreement entered into on June 30, 2020 between Match Group and IAC. Each Former IAC option outstanding converted into (i) one IAC stock option; and (ii) 2.1584 Match Group stock options. The exercise price of each Former IAC option was allocated between the newly created options of IAC and Match Group based on the relative value of IAC and Match Group, respectively, to the Former IAC value at the close of business on the day of Separation.
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between Match Group’s closing stock price on June 30, 2020 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options that would have been exercised had all option holders exercised their options on June 30, 2020.
In connection with the Separation, Match Group assumed all outstanding Former Match Group stock options on the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements). Each assumed option was adjusted to reflect the $3.00 per share merger consideration paid to Former Match Group stockholders in connection with the Separation.
The following table summarizes the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2020:
Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
Range of Exercise PricesOutstanding at June 30, 2020Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years		Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price		Exercisable at June 30, 2020Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years		Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
(Shares in thousands)
$0.01 to $10.00
1,317  5.8$8.59  1,075  5.7$8.52  
$10.01 to $20.00
5,964  5.014.70  4,362  4.414.27  
$20.01 to $30.00
7,815  5.824.02  6,438  5.524.05  
$30.01 to $50.00
355  7.641.84  203  7.546.39  
15,451  5.5$19.52  12,078  5.1$19.51  
No options have been granted during the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Restricted Stock Units, Performance-based Stock Units, and Market-based Awards
RSUs, PSUs, and market-based awards are awards in the form of phantom shares or units denominated in a hypothetical equivalent number of shares of Match Group common stock and with the value of each RSU and PSU equal to the fair value of Match Group common stock at the date of grant. For market-based awards, the grant date fair value is estimated using a lattice model that incorporates a Monte Carlo simulation of the valuation of a wholly-owned business. Each RSU, PSU, and market-based award 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 conditions, where certain performance targets set at the time of grant must be achieved before an award vests. The number of market-based awards that ultimately vest is based on a valuation of a wholly-owned business. For RSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of Match Group common stock and expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term. For PSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of Match Group common stock and expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term if the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.
Unvested RSUs, PSUs and market-based awards outstanding at June 30, 2020 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
 RSUsPSUsMarket-based awards
 Number
of shares		Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number
of shares(a)
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value		Number
of shares		Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Price
 (Shares in thousands)
Unvested at January 1, 2020202  $132.37  —  $—  159  $153.43  
Granted8  295.37  —  —  —  —  
Vested(78) 104.62  —  —  (53) 167.32  
Forfeited(3) 222.34  —  —  —  —  
Converted to IAC awards, cancelled at Match Group due to Separation
(129) 158.27  —  —  (106) 146.49  
Assumption of the 2015 and 2017 plans of the Former Match Group
3,464  58.52  396  53.00  871  21.11  
Unvested at June 30, 20203,464  $58.52  396  $53.00  871  $21.11  
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(a)Represents the maximum shares issuable.
In connection with the Separation, Match Group assumed the Former Match Group outstanding RSUs, PSUs, and Market-based awards on the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements). Each assumed RSU, PSU, and Market-based award was adjusted to reflect the same adjustment Former Match Group stockholders received if a fractional stock election was made instead of the $3.00 cash election in conjunction with the Separation.
Equity Instruments Denominated in Shares of Certain Subsidiaries
The Company has granted stock settled stock appreciation rights denominated in the equity of certain non-publicly traded subsidiaries to employees and management of those subsidiaries. These equity awards vest over a period of years or upon the occurrence of certain specified events. The value of the stock settled stock appreciation rights is tied to the value of the common stock of these subsidiaries. Accordingly, these awards only have value to the extent the relevant business appreciates in value above the initial value utilized to determine the exercise price. These awards can have significant value in the event of significant appreciation. The fair value of the common stock of these subsidiaries is generally determined through a third-party valuation pursuant to the terms of the respective subsidiary equity plan. These equity awards are settled on a net basis, with the award holder entitled to receive a payment in shares of Match Group common stock with a total value equal to the intrinsic value of the award at exercise. The number of shares of Match Group common stock ultimately needed to settle these awards may vary significantly from the estimated number below as a result of both movements in our stock price and a determination of fair value of the relevant subsidiary that is different from our estimate. The expense associated with these equity awards is initially measured at fair value at the grant date and is expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term. The number of shares of Match Group common stock that would be required to settle these rights at current estimated fair values, including vested and unvested interests, at June 30, 2020 is 0.3 million shares.