Grindr Inc. Files 8-K: Board Changes and Executive Compensation Updates
Ticker: GRND · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 1, 2025 · CIK: 1820144
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Grindr INC. (GRND) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 7 |
| Reading Time | 8 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $175,000, $150,000, $500,000, $700,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-of-directors, executive-compensation, corporate-governance
TL;DR
Grindr's board is changing, and exec pay is getting updated. Keep an eye on this.
AI Summary
On September 30, 2025, Grindr Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The filing includes the election of new directors and updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Specific details regarding the individuals appointed and the terms of their compensation are outlined within the report.
Why It Matters
Changes in a company's board of directors and executive compensation can signal shifts in strategy, governance, or financial outlook, impacting investor confidence and stock performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in board composition and executive compensation can indicate internal shifts that may affect future performance or strategy.
Key Numbers
- 001-39714 — Commission File Number (Identifies the company's filing with the SEC.)
- 20250930 — Report Date (The date as of which the report is filed.)
- 20251001 — Filing Date (The date the report was officially submitted to the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Grindr Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Tiga Acquisition Corp. (company) — Former company name
- 001-39714 (company) — Commission file number
- DE (company) — State of incorporation
- 1231 (company) — Fiscal year end
- 750 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD., SUITE RE 1400 (company) — Business address
- WEST HOLLYWOOD (company) — City
- CA (company) — State
- 90069 (company) — Zip code
- 3107766680 (company) — Business phone
FAQ
What specific changes were made to Grindr Inc.'s board of directors?
The filing indicates the election of new directors, but the specific names and details of their appointments are not provided in this excerpt.
What are the key updates regarding the compensatory arrangements of certain officers?
The filing states that there are updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, but the specific details of these arrangements are not included in this summary.
When was Grindr Inc. formerly known as Tiga Acquisition Corp.?
The date of the name change from Tiga Acquisition Corp. to Grindr Inc. was August 4, 2020.
What is Grindr Inc.'s fiscal year end?
Grindr Inc.'s fiscal year ends on December 31st.
In which state is Grindr Inc. incorporated?
Grindr Inc. is incorporated in Delaware (DE).
Filing Stats: 2,023 words · 8 min read · ~7 pages · Grade level 10.6 · Accepted 2025-10-01 16:20:49
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share GRND New York S
- $175,000 — is entitled to an annual base salary of $175,000 and an annual target bonus equal to 100
- $150,000 — ll also receive a relocation payment of $150,000. Pursuant to the terms to the Agreement
- $500,000 — y vested RSUs with a value ranging from $500,000 to $700,000 (such amount within that ra
- $700,000 — s with a value ranging from $500,000 to $700,000 (such amount within that range as deter
- $5 billion — s average market capitalization exceeds $5 billion on or after April 1, 2026 (the "First M
- $7.5 billion — 026 (the "First Market Cap Threshold"), $7.5 billion on or after July 1, 2027 (the "Second M
- $10 billion — (the "Second Market Cap Threshold"), or $10 billion on or after July 1, 2027 (the "Third Ma
- $300,000 — a number of fully vested RSUs equal to $300,000 (for the First Market Cap Threshold, if
- $600,000 — April 1, 2026 but before July 1, 2026), $600,000 (for the First Market Cap Threshold, if
- $7,500,000 — shold is met on or after July 1, 2026), $7,500,000 (for the Second Market Cap Threshold, i
- $11,000,000 — d is met on or after July 1, 2027), and $11,000,000 (for the Third Market Cap Threshold, if
Filing Documents
- ef20056526_8k.htm (8-K) — 45KB
- ef20056526_ex10-1.htm (EX-10.1) — 66KB
- ef20056526_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 6KB
- image00001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
- 0001140361-25-036995.txt ( ) — 269KB
- tinv-20250930.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- tinv-20250930_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- tinv-20250930_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
- ef20056526_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 30, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Grindr Inc. (the "Company") appointed John F. North to serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("Chief Financial Officer"), effective October 1, 2025 (the "Start Date"). As previously disclosed on July 31, 2025, Vanna Krantz will transition out of the role of Chief Financial Officer effective as of the Start Date, but she will continue to be employed as a senior advisor to the Company until March 31, 2026. Mr. North, 48, previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GORV), a nationwide retailer of recreational vehicles, from September 2022 to September 2024. From October 2020 to September 2022, Mr. North served as Chief Financial Officer at Copart, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRT), a leading provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. Prior to that, Mr. North served as the Chief Financial Officer of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a global leader in car and truck rental and on-demand car sharing, from March 2019 to August 2020. Prior to joining Avis Budget Group, Inc., Mr. North served for 17 years in a variety of leadership roles with Lithia and Driveway, Inc. (NYSE: LAD), a global auto retailer, including as Chief Financial Officer from January 2017 to March 2019, and before that, as Chief Accounting Officer from January 2016 to December 2016. Mr. North has served as a member of the Board of Directors of XPEL Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL), a manufacturer of protective films for automotive and marine applications, since August 2023, including as Chair of the Compensation Committee and member of the Audit Committee. Mr. North earned his B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University in 1998. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA Charterholder. On September 30, 2025, Grindr LLC, a whol
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 1, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. North as Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished under "Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure" and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing with the SEC made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 10.1 Letter Agreement by and between Grindr LLC and John F. North, dated September 30, 2025 99.1 Press release dated October 1, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in inline XBRL (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: October 1, 2025 GRINDR INC. By: /s/ George Arison George Arison Chief Executive Officer