Match Stock Gains After Letter From Activist Investor
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH) shares are trading higher after activist-investment fund Starboard Value sent a letter outlining initiatives for growth, profitability, and capital allocation. Starboard, holding a 6.6% stake, suggested focusing on Tinder, Hinge, and other apps, and advocated for aggressive share buybacks. Match Group shares are up 8.65% on heavy volume.
July 16, 2024 | 3:33 pm
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Match Group shares are trading higher after Starboard Value, holding a 6.6% stake, sent a letter suggesting growth initiatives and aggressive share buybacks. The stock is up 8.65% on heavy volume.
The letter from Starboard Value, a significant shareholder, outlines actionable steps for enhancing shareholder value, including focusing on key revenue drivers and share buybacks. This has led to a positive market reaction, with shares trading higher on heavy volume.
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