Grindr (GRND) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 2, 2026, with voting on key proposals including director elections, auditor ratification, equity plan amendments, executive compensation, and say-on-pay frequency.

• The company emphasizes its mission to serve the global LGBTQ community and highlights significant user growth and product innovation.

• Forward-looking statements address risks such as user retention, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, competition, and macroeconomic factors.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on electing eight directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, amending the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan to add 11.6 million shares, approving executive compensation, and determining the frequency of future say-on-pay votes.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals and a ONE YEAR frequency for say-on-pay.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board will expand to eight members, with six nominees deemed independent under NYSE standards.

• The board includes diverse backgrounds and expertise, with a lead independent director structure and four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Privacy and Trust.

• The board held 16 meetings in 2025, and all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Corporate governance guidelines and a code of business conduct and ethics are in place.