Match Group appoints Darrell Cavens to board, will seek to declassify board
Match Group said its Board will appoint e-commerce executive Darrell Cavens as a director in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting, and that it will seek stockholder approval to declassify the Board. The filing also shows a public dispute with Anson Funds, which has nominated three director candidates, and the Board recommends stockholders vote against them.
Key points
- Board adopted a resolution on April 6, 2025 appointing Darrell Cavens as a director; he is a former co-founder and CEO of Zulily
- If approved, declassification would move directors elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting and later to one-year terms
- Anson Funds nominated Kelley Morrell, Fumbi Chima and Laura Lee; the Company says Anson Funds owns less than 0.5% of common stock and sold about 30% of its previously reported holdings last month
The filing
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