Enters into Information Sharing Agreement with Anson Funds
DALLAS, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced its Board of Directors will add Kelly Campbell, the former president of NBCUniversal's Peacock, as a new director to its Board in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting.
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"Kelly is a deeply experienced leader who will complement the skills and expertise of the Board as we continue to provide oversight of Match Group and support the execution of the transformation underway. Her knowledge of consumer-facing technology businesses and insight into the development of brand equity in a competitive landscape will be an asset to Match Group as we focus on strong execution of our user-focused growth strategy," said Thomas J. McInerney, Chairman of the Board of Match Group.
Added Campbell: "I am excited to have the opportunity to work alongside the talented Match Group team and the rest of the Board to deliver on the growth opportunities ahead of the company and create long-term stockholder value."
With the election of Campbell at the Annual Meeting, over one third of the directors of Match Group will be new to the board over the past year.
As a part of Match Group and Anson Funds' constructive engagement, Match Group and Anson Funds have entered into an information sharing agreement to facilitate ongoing collaboration. Match Group looks forward to continuing to engage with Anson Funds and all its stockholders as it continues to execute on its transformation and prioritize sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
"We are excited to support Spencer and his team as they lead a revolution of the online dating category driven by artificial intelligence," said Sagar Gupta, a Portfolio Manager at Anson Funds. "We look forward to engaging constructively with Match Group towards the pursuit of long-term growth and value creation."
In connection with today's announcement, Anson Funds has agreed to withdraw its director nominations and proposal to declassify the Board.
Among the matters up for a vote at the upcoming Annual Meeting is Match Group's proposal to amend Match Group's certificate of incorporation to declassify the Board. The Board is committed to strong corporate governance practices.
About Kelly Campbell Campbell most recently served as President of Peacock, where she was responsible for growing NBCUniversal's streaming business and leading the platform's go-forward strategy. During her tenure, Peacock achieved record growth, supported by marquee experiences like Peacock's Paris Olympics hub and the first ever exclusive streaming of an NFL playoff game. She previously served as President of Hulu, where she led its subscription and live TV streaming businesses and oversaw its integration into Disney. Campbell also brings a deep understanding of brand, technology, and global marketing from her 12-year tenure at Google.
About Match Group 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®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, 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.
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