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major brands during this period. For the nine months ended September 30. 2015. aggregate new users across Match North America. our affinity brands, Meetic, OkCupid and Plenty0Fish were up more than 30% from the comparable period in 2014, with each of these brands contributing period-over-period growth.
n 2011. we acquired OkCupid which had a large and loyal user base in the United States, and in 2014. we acquired the remaining outstanding shares of Meetic that we did not already own in order to expand our operations in Europe. While we currently offer our products in over 190 countries. we have been
ying, acquiring, integrating and scaling businesses. Since January 2009. we have ci ressfully completed a total of 25 Dating acquisitions (including PlentyOfFish). enabling us to strengthen our business in existing markets and expand our product offerings globally. For example. in 2011. we acquired OkCupid wh
(*Cupid. and Twoo were higher than they were in the comparable period a year earlier. For purposes of this paragraph, references to "Mettle include Meetic and all of our other brands and businesses in Europe. Younger users. Over the last few years, while user growth in all age cohorts has continued, w
excluding the effects of foreign exchange), ARPPU was approximately 5% higher at Match North America, 4% higher at our affinity brands, 7% higher at Meetic, 5% higher at OkCupid and 10% higher (comparing the quarter ended June 30. 2015 to the quarter ended March 31. 2013) at PlentyOfFish. Additionally,
brands, 7% higher at Meetic, 5% higher at OkCupid and 10% higher (comparing the quarter ended June 30. 2015 to the quarter ended March 31. 2013) at PlentyOfFish. Additionally, the decline in ARPPU has coincided with the decline in the cost of acquiring new users discussed above. Although brand mix shift is r
s distinguishing features is the ability to both search profiles and receive algorithmic matches, and the ability to attend live events, promoted by Meetic, with other members. Also, similar to Match, because the ability to communicate between members is generally a component of paid membership, Meetic'
rding to data obtained from Research Now, Match is the category leader in North America and the United Kingdom, based on unaided awareness. Meet's Meetic was founded in 2001 and enjoys market leadership by number of users in France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. Similar to Match, among its disting
derserved by the dating category: for the quarter ended September 30. 2015. approximately 86% of Tinder MAUs were under 35 years old. PlentyOfFish PlentyOfFish was launched in 2003 and acquired by us on October 28. 2015. Similar to Match, among its distinguishing features is the ability to both search profi
180 (8,402) Net cash used In Investing activities (132810) (69,030) Cash flows from financing activities: Funds returned from escrow related to Meetic tender offer 12,354 Purchase of noncontrolling interests (30.328) (557) Transfers (to) from IACTInterActWeCorp (30.767) 75.945 Proceeds from
expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2015. On October 28, 2015, Match Group, Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of PlentyOfFish for $575 million in cash. The purchase price was funded through a combination of $75.0 million of cash on hand and a $500.0 million cash contributio
that those users pay us over time. Continue to expand our portfolio: In the past, we have successfully completed acquisitions such as OkCupid, Meetic, Twoo and Plenty01Fish, as well as launched OurTime and 'finder. Each acquisition or new product launch has resulted in increased adoption levels ei
in the exchange offer to IAC for cancellation. On October 28, 2015, we completed the previously announced acquisition of Plentyoffish Media Inc., or PlentyOfFish, for aggregate consideration of $575.0 million. Implications of being an eme►ging growth company As a company with less than $1.0 billion in reven
economics than we would be able to achieve with a single brand approach. We operate over 45 brands, Including Match, OkCuprd, Tinder, PfentyOfFish, Meetic, Twos). OurTime and FriendScout24, and our products are offered in 38 languages in over 190 countries. We increasingly apply a centralized disciplin
gs per share available to common shareholders reflect the recapitalization of our capital stock, the shares issued to 60 IAC in connection with the PlentyOfFish acquisition and 33 3 million shares issued in connection with this offering Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Nine months ended September 30,
the future. Since January 2009 we have invested approximately $1,284.0 million to acquire 25 new brands for our dating portfolio including OkCupid, Meetic. Twoo and PlentyOfFish. As a consequence of the contributions of these businesses and acquisition-related expenses, our combined results of operatio
January 2009 we have invested approximately $1,284.0 million to acquire 25 new brands for our dating portfolio including OkCupid, Meetic. Twoo and PlentyOfFish. As a consequence of the contributions of these businesses and acquisition-related expenses, our combined results of operations may not be comparabl
Group is the world's leading provider of dating products. We operate a portfolio of over 45 brands, including Match, OkCupid, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, Twoo, OurTime and FriendScout24, each designed to increase our users' likelihood of finding a romantic connection. Through our portfolio of trusted
Who wo ar Match Group is the world's leading provider of dating products. We operate a portfolio of over 45 brands, including Match, OkCupid, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, Twoo, OurTime and FriendScout24, each designed to increase our users' likelihood of finding a romantic connection. Through our portfolio of
ount that those users pay us over time. Continue to expand our portfolio: In the past, we have successfully completed acquisitions such as OkCupid, Meetic, Twoo and PlentyOfFish, as well as launched OurTime and Tinder. Each acquisition or new product launch has resulted in increased adoption levels eit
January 2009, we have invested approximately 51.284.0 million to acquire 25 new brands for our dating portfolio, including OkCupid. Meetic. Twoo and PlentyOfFish. Our strategy We are pursuing the following principal strategies to grow our dating business: Focus on product development: We devote substantial
Entities connected to both Meetic and PlentyOfFish
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North America
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Western Europe
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ORGANIZATIONResearch Now
ORGANIZATIONMatch Group, Inc.
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Match
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Match Group
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