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Grindr Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Revenue Growth of 33%, Raises Guidance

Second Quarter 2026 Revenue of $138 Million

Net Income of $18 Million, Net Income Margin of 13%

Adjusted EBITDA of $58 Million, Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 42%

Increases expectation of full-year 2026 Revenue to approximately $540 Million and Adjusted EBITDA to approximately $232 Million

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 6, 2026 – Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your PocketTM, today posted its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, in a Letter to Shareholders. The Letter to Shareholders can be accessed on Grindr’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.grindr.com/.

“Driven by strong user engagement and organic momentum, Grindr delivered an outstanding second quarter. Because our users are responding even better than anticipated to the expanded value and capabilities built into the product experience, we are raising our full-year 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance,” said George Arison, Chairman and CEO. “As we continue terraforming Grindr into an AI-native organization, we are unlocking significant operating leverage – allowing us to accelerate our roadmap, including next-generation products like Edge, and improve the core user experience, all within our exceptionally lean operating model. At the same time, Q2’s landmark Madonna partnership demonstrated Grindr’s exceptional cultural and commercial power. We are executing at high velocity, expanding our best-in-class profitability, and building a larger, more essential platform for gay life.”

Earnings Webcast Information

Grindr will host a live webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2026 financial results. The webcast of the conference call can be accessed as follows:

Event: Grindr Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live Webcast Site: https://investors.grindr.com/

An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our guidance for 2026. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, current expectations or projections concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which we operate. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “anticipates,” “approximately,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about our business and future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. There are no guarantees that any transactions or events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

•our ability to retain existing users and add new users;

•market perception of our brand;

•the impact of the legal environment and complexities with litigation and regulatory compliance related to such environment, including maintaining compliance with privacy, data protection, consumer protection and online safety laws and regulations, as well as laws that may apply to any new products or services we have introduced and may introduce in the future, including in the health and wellness sector;

•our ability to address privacy concerns and protect systems and infrastructure from cyber-attacks and prevent unauthorized data access;

•our ability to detect and suppress illegal activity;

•our ability to identify and consummate strategic transactions including strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or investments in complementary products, services, or technologies, including outside of our core product; and our ability to realize the intended benefit of such transactions;

•our success in retaining or recruiting dir

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Grindr Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Revenue Growth of 38%, Raises Guidance

First Quarter 2026 Revenue of $130 Million

Net Income of $27 Million, Net Income Margin of 21%

Adjusted EBITDA of $58 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 45%

Increasing expectation of full-year 2026 Revenue of at least $535 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of at least $227 Million

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 7, 2026 – Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your PocketTM, today posted its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, in a Letter to Shareholders. The Letter to Shareholders can be accessed on Grindr’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.grindr.com/.

“Grindr’s exceptional first quarter performance sets us up for another year of strong growth, reflected in our raised 2026 outlook,” said George Arison, Grindr CEO. “The team is executing with speed and precision as we invest in durable core growth, prepare for the global launch of Edge, and continue broadening Grindr’s cultural relevance. We are making the core use case better through new features in Right Now, while also expanding Grindr’s role in the lives of our users. That means extending the platform’s ability to deliver new experiences, attract iconic partners, and create new forms of value for our community and our shareholders.”

Earnings Webcast Information

Grindr will host a live webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2026 financial results. The webcast of the conference call can be accessed as follows:

Event: Grindr First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live Webcast Site: https://investors.grindr.com/

An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our guidance for 2026. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, current expectations or projections concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which we operate. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “anticipates,” “approximately,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about our business and future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. There are no guarantees that any transactions or events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

•our ability to retain existing users and add new users;

•market perception of our brand;

•the impact of the legal environment and complexities with litigation and regulatory compliance related to such environment, including maintaining compliance with privacy, data protection, consumer protection and online safety laws and regulations, as well as laws that may apply to any new products or services we have introduced and may introduce in the future, including in the health and wellness sector;

•our ability to address privacy concerns and protect systems and infrastructure from cyber-attacks and prevent unauthorized data access;

•our ability to identify and consummate strategic transactions including strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or investments in complementary products, services, or technologies, including outside of our core product; and our ability to realize the intended benefit of such transactions;

•our success in retaining or recruiting directors, officers, key employees, or other key personnel, and our success in managing any changes in such roles;

•our ability to respond to general economic conditions;

•competition in the dating and social networking products and services industry;

•our ability to adapt to changes in technology and user preferences in a timely and

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Grindr Inc. Delivers 28% Full Year 2025 Revenue Growth

Introduces 2026 Guidance: Revenue Greater than $528 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Greater than $217 Million

Announces $400 Million Increase to Common Stock Repurchase Program; Program Extended to March 2029

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 26, 2026 – Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your PocketTM, today posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, in a Letter to Shareholders. The Letter to Shareholders can be accessed on Grindr’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.grindr.com/.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company’s share repurchase program by up to an additional $400 million of Grindr’s common stock, and extended the program to March 2029. Under the program, the Company may make repurchases, from time to time, through open market purchases, block trades, in privately negotiated transactions, accelerated stock repurchase transactions, or by other means. The increase is on top of the approximately $50 million of repurchase authority remaining under the $500 million originally announced in March 2025.

“Grindr delivered exceptional results in 2025 and delivered fourth quarter results that exceeded the increased outlook for the year we provided in November. We delivered net income of $95 million and our full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $196 million was higher than our annual revenue when we went public just three years ago, demonstrating strong execution and high productivity,” said George Arison, Grindr CEO. “We intend to raise the bar even higher in 2026 as we invest in premium experiences, durable core growth initiatives, and stronger platform foundations, all supported by our rapidly growing AI capabilities. We are building for sustainable, profitable long-term growth, and we’re just getting started.”

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Grindr, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Earnings Webcast Information

Grindr will host a live webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results. The webcast of the conference call can be accessed as follows:

Event: Grindr Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live Webcast Site: https://investors.grindr.com/

An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our guidance for 2026. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, current expectations or projections concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which we operate. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “anticipates,” “approximately,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about our business and future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. There are no guarantees that any transactions or events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

•our ability to retain existing users and add new users;

•market perception of our brand;

•the impact of the legal environment and complexities with litigation and regulatory compliance related to such environment, including maintaining compliance with privacy, data protection, consumer protection and online safety laws and regulations, as well as laws that may apply to any new product