TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research Analyst, Obex Capital Research

Aaron Gabin

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research Analyst

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research

Obex Capital Research

“Obex” is Latin for Barriers to Entry. Obex Capital Management’s investment philosophy is driven by an intense focus on which business model’s Barriers to Entry are able to withstand the ever increasing competitive disruption in the TMT and Consumer Sectors.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Match guided down 3Q22 revenues by 10% and EBITDA by 17% and telegraphed continued issues in 4Q, before returning to growth in 2023. </li>
<li>Long list: Tinder mis-execution , Hyperconnect's failure, ongoing reopening issues in Japan, and a tsunami of FX headwinds.  </li>
<li>New CEO Bernard Kim's mobile gaming monetization background informed many of the strategic pivots: exiting investments in virtual currency and metaverse as not realistic.</li>
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Match guided down 3Q22 revenues by 10% and EBITDA by 17% and telegraphed continued issues in 4Q, before returning to growth in 2023. 
Long list: Tinder mis-execution , Hyperconnect's failure, ongoing reopening issues in Japan, and a tsunami of FX headwinds.  
New CEO Bernard Kim's mobile gaming monetization background informed many of the strategic pivots: exiting investments in virtual currency and metaverse as not realistic.


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Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Match Group had a strong first quarter, with total revenue of $799 million, up 20% year over year.</li><li>The Russian invasion of Ukraine harmed European performance by reducing revenue in Russia, Ukraine, and several other neighbouring countries.</li><li>We are also optimistic about their future and give it an ‘Outperform’ rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Match Group had a strong first quarter, with total revenue of $799 million, up 20% year over year.The Russian invasion of Ukraine harmed European performance by reducing revenue in Russia, Ukraine, and several other neighbouring countries.We are also optimistic about their future and give it an ‘Outperform’ rating with a revised target price.

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<li>Match is down 52% over the past 6 months and at $71, Match trades at a 5% FCF yield, ~17x Fwd EBITDA, for ~20% growth / ~35% EBITDA margin</li>
<li>Covid restrictions lifted in Japan (2nd biggest market) should be tailwind for 2H22</li>
<li>New CEO from Zynga brings unique mobile monetization skillset ideally suited for coming Tinder Coins summer launch.</li>
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Match is down 52% over the past 6 months and at $71, Match trades at a 5% FCF yield, ~17x Fwd EBITDA, for ~20% growth / ~35% EBITDA margin
Covid restrictions lifted in Japan (2nd biggest market) should be tailwind for 2H22
New CEO from Zynga brings unique mobile monetization skillset ideally suited for coming Tinder Coins summer launch.


<ul><li>Match Group had a strong financial performance in the year with its portfolio of online dating brands and is the market leader in the space.</li><li>Tinder's active user growth continues to be strong, with the brand setting a new global record for active users in 2021.</li><li>Overall, we believe the Match Group is fairly valued and we give the company an 'Outperform' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Match Group had a strong financial performance in the year with its portfolio of online dating brands and is the market leader in the space.Tinder's active user growth continues to be strong, with the brand setting a new global record for active users in 2021.Overall, we believe the Match Group is fairly valued and we give the company an 'Outperform' rating with a revised target price.

<ul><li>Match Group had a topsy-turvy 2021 on account of strong revenue growth coupled with a series of earnings misses.</li><li>Tinder has been a standout for the company and it generated $434 million in direct revenue in the quarter, a 20% increase year over year, with a payer growth of 19% (1.7 million payer additions to reach a total of 10.4 million).</li><li>At its current valuation, we believe the Match Group is fairly valued and we give the company a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Match Group had a topsy-turvy 2021 on account of strong revenue growth coupled with a series of earnings misses.Tinder has been a standout for the company and it generated $434 million in direct revenue in the quarter, a 20% increase year over year, with a payer growth of 19% (1.7 million payer additions to reach a total of 10.4 million).At its current valuation, we believe the Match Group is fairly valued and we give the company a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

United States

Match Group, Inc. is a dating service provider. The Company offers diverse portfolio of apps and services which enables connections across the spectrum of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and backgrounds. Match Group serves customers worldwide.

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