10-Q


As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2015


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015
Or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from__________to__________                            
Commission File No. 0-20570
 
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
59-2712887
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011
 (Address of registrant's principal executive offices)
 (212) 314-7300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
 (Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý
As of October 23, 2015, the following shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding:
Common Stock
77,196,951

Class B Common Stock
5,789,499

Total outstanding Common Stock
82,986,450

The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of October 23, 2015 was $5,269,037,616. For the purpose of the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the registrant are assumed to be affiliates of the registrant.



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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Consolidated Financial Statements
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
766,448

 
$
990,405

Marketable securities
53,937

 
160,648

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $16,202 and $12,437, respectively
246,978

 
236,086

Other current assets
178,883

 
166,742

Total current assets
1,246,246

 
1,553,881

 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $305,226 and $279,534, respectively
299,078

 
302,459

Goodwill
1,769,141

 
1,754,926

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $122,653 and $98,937 respectively
459,921

 
491,936

Long-term investments
138,825

 
114,983

Other non-current assets
114,107

 
56,693

TOTAL ASSETS
$
4,027,318

 
$
4,274,878

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Accounts payable, trade
$
68,448

 
$
81,163

Deferred revenue
237,947

 
194,988

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
347,062

 
397,803

Total current liabilities
653,457

 
673,954

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
1,000,000

 
1,080,000

Income taxes payable
23,641

 
32,635

Deferred income taxes
417,326

 
409,529

Other long-term liabilities
62,476

 
45,191

 
 
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
25,227

 
40,427

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies

 

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
 
 
Common stock $.001 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 253,957,313 and 252,170,058 shares, respectively and outstanding 77,188,046 and 78,356,057 shares, respectively
254

 
252

Class B convertible common stock $.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued 16,157,499 shares and outstanding 5,789,499 shares
16

 
16

Additional paid-in capital
11,459,267

 
11,415,617

Retained earnings
391,492

 
325,118

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(144,488
)
 
(87,700
)
Treasury stock 187,137,267 and 184,182,001 shares, respectively
(9,861,350
)
 
(9,661,350
)
Total IAC shareholders' equity
1,845,191

 
1,991,953

Noncontrolling interests

 
1,189

Total shareholders' equity
1,845,191

 
1,993,142

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
4,027,318

 
$
4,274,878


The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenue
$
838,561

 
$
782,231

 
$
2,382,205

 
$
2,278,793

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
205,261

 
224,695

 
580,090

 
644,659

Selling and marketing expense
337,226

 
278,321

 
1,014,289

 
849,410

General and administrative expense
134,122

 
106,987

 
378,265

 
311,973

Product development expense
46,859

 
40,691

 
138,546

 
118,352

Depreciation
15,625

 
14,133

 
46,693

 
44,208

Amortization of intangibles
12,338

 
16,451

 
39,304

 
41,836

Total operating costs and expenses
751,431

 
681,278

 
2,197,187

 
2,010,438

Operating income
87,130

 
100,953

 
185,018

 
268,355

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
398

 
(612
)
 
(78
)
 
(9,397
)
Interest expense
(15,992
)
 
(14,009
)
 
(45,270
)
 
(42,119
)
Other income (expense), net
34,000

 
4,113

 
39,826

 
(58,810
)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
105,536

 
90,445

 
179,496

 
158,029

Income tax (provision) benefit
(40,510
)
 
59,816

 
(34,722
)
 
8,542

Earnings from continuing operations
65,026

 
150,261

 
144,774

 
166,571

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
17

 
175,730

 
(11
)
 
174,048

Net earnings
65,043

 
325,991

 
144,763

 
340,619

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
568

 
821

 
6,558

 
4,082

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders
$
65,611

 
$
326,812

 
$
151,321

 
$
344,701

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.79

 
$
1.81

 
$
1.82

 
$
2.05

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.74

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.71

 
$
1.93

Basic earnings per share
$
0.79

 
$
3.91

 
$
1.82

 
$
4.15

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.74

 
$
3.68

 
$
1.71

 
$
3.91

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
$
0.34

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.82

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense by function:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
$
307

 
$
453

 
$
846

 
$
904

Selling and marketing expense
2,442

 
775

 
7,284

 
1,628

General and administrative expense
21,683

 
14,094

 
56,320

 
35,753

Product development expense
2,577

 
2,010

 
7,419

 
5,212

Total stock-based compensation expense
$
27,009

 
$
17,332

 
$
71,869

 
$
43,497

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Net earnings
$
65,043

 
$
325,991

 
$
144,763

 
$
340,619

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
(10,603
)
 
(36,759
)
 
(58,604
)
 
(31,569
)
Change in unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities (net of tax benefits of $277 and $95 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and net of tax benefits of $245 and $1,683 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively)
(3,617
)
 
(389
)
 
632

 
(2,639
)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(14,220
)
 
(37,148
)
 
(57,972
)
 
(34,208
)
Comprehensive income
50,823

 
288,843

 
86,791

 
306,411

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
595

 
1,107

 
7,742

 
4,568

Comprehensive income attributable to IAC shareholders
$
51,418

 
$
289,950

 
$
94,533

 
$
310,979

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
IAC Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B
Convertible
Common
Stock $.001
Par Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
Stock $.001
Par Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
 
 
Total IAC
Shareholders'
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
 Retained Earnings
 
 
Treasury
Stock
 
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
 
$
 
Shares
 
$
 
Shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2014
$
40,427

 
 
$
252

 
252,170

 
$
16

 
16,157

 
$
11,415,617

 
$
325,118

 
$
(87,700
)
 
$
(9,661,350
)
 
$
1,991,953

 
$
1,189

 
$
1,993,142

Net (loss) earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2015
(6,558
)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
151,321

 

 

 
151,321

 

 
151,321

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(1,184
)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(56,788
)
 

 
(56,788
)
 

 
(56,788
)
Stock-based compensation expense
5,066

 
 

 

 

 

 
62,611

 

 

 

 
62,611

 

 
62,611

Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net of withholding taxes

 
 
2

 
1,787

 

 

 
(39,512
)
 

 

 

 
(39,510
)
 

 
(39,510
)
Income tax benefit related to stock-based awards

 
 

 

 

 

 
37,298

 

 

 

 
37,298

 

 
37,298

Dividends

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
(84,947
)
 

 

 
(84,947
)
 

 
(84,947
)
Purchase of treasury stock

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(200,000
)
 
(200,000
)
 

 
(200,000
)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests
(29,899
)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair value
15,903

 
 

 

 

 

 
(15,903
)
 

 

 

 
(15,903
)
 

 
(15,903
)
Transfer from noncontrolling interests to redeemable noncontrolling interests
1,189

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,189
)
 
(1,189
)
Other
283

 
 

 

 

 

 
(844
)
 

 

 

 
(844
)
 

 
(844
)
Balance as of September 30, 2015
$
25,227

 
 
$
254

 
253,957

 
$
16

 
16,157

 
$
11,459,267

 
$
391,492

 
$
(144,488
)
 
$
(9,861,350
)
 
$
1,845,191

 
$

 
$
1,845,191

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
144,763

 
$
340,619

Less: (loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
(11
)
 
174,048

Earnings from continuing operations
144,774

 
166,571

Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
71,869

 
43,497

Depreciation
46,693

 
44,208

Amortization of intangibles
39,304

 
41,836

Impairment of long-term investments
1,304

 
64,281

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards
(49,147
)
 
(41,320
)
Deferred income taxes
(7,851
)
 
88,739

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
78

 
9,397

Acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments
(17,906
)
 
(13,781
)
Gain on real estate transaction
(33,586
)
 

Other adjustments, net
13,852

 
10,080

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(25,822
)
 
(12,779
)
Other assets
(13,746
)
 
(8,735
)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
(17,453
)
 
(24,183
)
Income taxes payable
(13,748
)
 
(114,584
)
Deferred revenue
45,674

 
41,667

Other changes in assets and liabilities, net
(182
)
 
(233
)
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations
184,107

 
294,661

Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(43,286
)
 
(244,196
)
Capital expenditures
(44,558
)
 
(39,033
)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities
192,928

 
998

Purchases of marketable debt securities
(93,134
)
 
(110,886
)
Purchases of long-term investments
(25,073
)
 
(17,703
)
Other, net
4,456

 
11,924

Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations
(8,667
)
 
(398,896
)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock
(200,000
)
 

Dividends
(84,947
)
 
(68,505
)
Principal payment on long-term debt
(80,000
)
 

Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes
(40,197
)
 
(4,823
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards
49,147

 
41,320

Purchase of noncontrolling interests
(29,899
)
 
(30,328
)
Funds returned from escrow for Meetic tender offer

 
12,354

Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments
(5,712
)
 
(7,659
)
Other, net
512

 
(1,397
)
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations
(391,096
)
 
(59,038
)
Total cash used in continuing operations
(215,656
)
 
(163,273
)
Total cash used in discontinued operations
(190
)
 
(171
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(8,111
)
 
(5,288
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(223,957
)
 
(168,732
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
990,405

 
1,100,444

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
766,448

 
$
931,712


The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1—THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
IAC is a leading media and Internet company. The Company is organized into four segments: The Match Group, which consists of dating, education and fitness businesses with brands such as Match, OkCupid, Tinder, The Princeton Review and DailyBurn; Search & Applications, which includes brands such as About.com, Ask.com, Dictionary.com and Investopedia; Media, which consists of businesses such as Vimeo, Electus, The Daily Beast and CollegeHumor; and eCommerce, which includes HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy. IAC's brands and products are among the most recognized in the world reaching users in over 200 countries.
All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Match Group, Inc. Initial Public Offering and Acquisition of PlentyOfFish
On November 9, 2015, Match Group, Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to the proposed initial public offering ("IPO") of less than 20% of its common stock. The IPO is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2015.
On October 28, 2015, Match Group, Inc. completed its previously announced purchase of Plentyoffish Media Inc., or PlentyOfFish, for $575 million in cash.
Basis of Presentation
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
Basis of Consolidation and Accounting for Investments
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, all entities that are wholly-owned by the Company and all entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Investments in the common stock or in-substance common stock of entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of the investee, but does not have a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method and are included in "Long-term investments" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and judgments including those related to: the fair values of marketable securities and other investments; the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets; the useful

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

lives and recoverability of definite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment; the carrying value of accounts receivable, including the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves; the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration; the liabilities for uncertain tax positions; the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets; and the fair value of and forfeiture rates for stock-based awards, among others. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience, its forecasts and budgets and other factors that the Company considers relevant.
Certain Risks and Concentrations
A substantial portion of the Company's revenue is derived from online advertising, the market for which is highly competitive and rapidly changing. Significant changes in this industry or changes in advertising spending behavior or in customer buying behavior could adversely affect our operating results. Most of the Company's online advertising revenue is attributable to a services agreement with Google Inc. ("Google"). On October 26, 2015, the Company and Google entered into a services agreement that is effective as of April 1, 2016, following the expiration of the current services agreement, and expires on March 31, 2020. The Company may choose to terminate the agreement effective March 31, 2019. These services agreements require that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines, which could require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, revenue earned from Google is $332.0 million and $979.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, revenue earned from Google is $351.4 million and $1.1 billion, respectively. This revenue is earned by the businesses comprising the Search & Applications segment. Accounts receivable related to revenue earned from Google totaled $112.2 million and $118.7 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common standard for all industries. In July 2015, the FASB decided to defer the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted beginning on the original effective date of December 15, 2016. Upon adoption, ASU No. 2014-09 may either be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance and has not yet determined whether the adoption of the new standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or the method and timing of adoption.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2—INCOME TAXES
At the end of each interim period, the Company makes its best estimate of the annual expected effective income tax rate and applies that rate to its ordinary year-to-date earnings or loss. The income tax provision or benefit related to significant, unusual, or extraordinary items, if applicable, that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effects are individually computed and recognized in the interim period in which they occur. In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws or rates, tax status, judgment on the realizability of a beginning-of-the-year deferred tax asset in future years or the liabilities for uncertain tax positions is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.
The computation of the annual expected effective income tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected pre-tax income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (and/or loss) earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of the realization of deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision or benefit for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired, additional information is obtained or our tax environment changes. To the extent that the expected annual effective income tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on prior quarters is included in income tax provision in the quarter in which the change occurs.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $40.5 million and $34.7 million, respectively, which represents effective income tax rates of 38% and 19%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2015 is higher than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to state taxes, partially offset by foreign income taxed at lower rates. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is lower than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the realization of certain deferred tax assets, a reduction in tax reserves and related interest due to the expiration of statutes of limitations and the non-taxable gain on contingent consideration fair value adjustments in the current year period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations of $59.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, despite pre-tax income of $90.4 million and $158.0 million, respectively. The income tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 is due principally to a reduction in tax reserves and related interest due to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for 2001 through 2009 of $88.2 million.
The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. Included in the income tax provision for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, is a less than $0.1 million expense and a $0.2 million benefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has accrued $2.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has accrued $2.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively, for penalties.
The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service is currently auditing the Company’s federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2012. Various other jurisdictions are open to examination for various tax years beginning with 2009. Income taxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for uncertain tax positions and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.
At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, are $24.8 million and $33.2 million, respectively. If unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2015 are subsequently recognized, $22.8 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax provision for continuing operations. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $7.7 million within twelve months of September 30, 2015 primarily due to expiration of statutes of limitations and settlements.
NOTE 3—MARKETABLE SECURITIES
At September 30, 2015, current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
Corporate debt securities
$
53,600

 
$
7

 
$
(129
)
 
$
53,478

Equity security
98

 
361

 

 
459

Total marketable securities
$
53,698

 
$
368

 
$
(129
)
 
$
53,937


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At December 31, 2014, current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
Corporate debt securities
$
159,418

 
$
34

 
$
(255
)
 
$
159,197

Equity security
98

 
1,353

 

 
1,451

Total marketable securities
$
159,516

 
$
1,387

 
$
(255
)
 
$
160,648

The unrealized gains and losses in the tables above are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The gross unrealized losses on the marketable debt securities relate primarily to changes in interest rates. The Company does not consider the gross unrealized losses to be other-than-temporary because the Company does not intend to sell the marketable debt securities that generated the gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2015, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized costs bases, which may be maturity.
The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as current available-for-sale at September 30, 2015 are as follows:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
Due in one year or less
$
4,374

 
$
4,370

Due after one year through five years
49,226

 
49,108

Total
$
53,600

 
$
53,478

The following table presents the proceeds from maturities and sales of current and non-current available-for-sale marketable securities and the related gross realized gains:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities
$
178,315

 
$
1,114

 
$
192,928

 
$
4,576

Gross realized gains
17

 
1,063

 
22

 
3,362

There were no gross realized losses from the maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. However, during the second quarter of 2015, the Company recognized $0.3 million in losses that were deemed to be other-than-temporary related to various corporate debt securities that were expected to be sold by the Company, in part, to fund its cash needs related to Match Group, Inc.'s acquisition of PlentyOfFish for $575 million.
Gross realized gains from the maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities and gross unrealized losses that were deemed to be other-than-temporary are included in "Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of securities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

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NOTE 4—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company categorizes its financial instruments measured at fair value into a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
Level 1: Observable inputs obtained from independent sources, such as quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Other inputs, which are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. The fair values of the Company's Level 2 financial assets are primarily obtained from observable market prices for identical underlying securities that may not be actively traded. Certain of these securities may have different market prices from multiple market data sources, in which case an average market price is used.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and require the Company to develop its own assumptions, based on the best information available in the circumstances, about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. See below for a discussion of fair value measurements made using Level 3 inputs.
The following tables present the Company's financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
September 30, 2015
 
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$
375,094

 
$

 
$

 
$
375,094

Time deposits

 
45,005

 

 
45,005

Commercial paper

 
8,999

 

 
8,999

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities

 
53,478

 

 
53,478

   Equity security
459

 

 

 
459

Long-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auction rate security

 

 
5,010

 
5,010

Marketable equity security
9,594

 

 

 
9,594

Total
$
385,147

 
$
107,482

 
$
5,010

 
$
497,639

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration arrangements
$

 
$

 
$
(31,470
)
 
$
(31,470
)


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December 31, 2014
 
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$
174,720

 
$

 
$

 
$
174,720

Time deposits

 
42,914

 

 
42,914

Commercial paper

 
388,801

 

 
388,801

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities

 
159,197

 

 
159,197

Equity security
1,451

 

 

 
1,451

Long-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auction rate security

 

 
6,070

 
6,070

Marketable equity security
7,410

 

 

 
7,410

Total
$
183,581

 
$
590,912

 
$
6,070

 
$
780,563

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration arrangements
$

 
$

 
$
(30,140
)
 
$
(30,140
)
The following tables present the changes in the Company's financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangements
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangements
 
(In thousands)
Balance at July 1
$
6,630

 
$
(31,858
)
 
$
9,250

 
$
(41,397
)
Total net gains (losses):
 
 


 
 
 
 
Included in earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value adjustments

 
960

 

 
14,281

Included in other comprehensive (loss) income
(1,620
)
 
(579
)
 
(670
)
 
1,918

Settlements

 
7

 

 
29

Balance at September 30
$
5,010

 
$
(31,470
)
 
$
8,580

 
$
(25,169
)


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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangements
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangements
 
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1
$
6,070

 
$
(30,140
)
 
$
8,920

 
$
(45,828
)
Total net gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value adjustments

 
17,906

 

 
13,781

Foreign currency exchange gains

 
626

 

 

Included in other comprehensive (loss) income
(1,060
)
 
1,538

 
(340
)
 
2,054

Fair value at date of acquisition

 
(27,112
)
 

 
(2,835
)
Settlements

 
5,712

 

 
7,659

Balance at September 30
$
5,010

 
$
(31,470
)
 
$
8,580

 
$
(25,169
)
Auction rate security
The Company's auction rate security is valued by discounting the estimated future cash flow streams of the security over the life of the security. Credit spreads and other risk factors are also considered in establishing fair value. The cost basis of the auction rate security is $10.0 million, with gross unrealized losses of $5.0 million and $3.9 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The unrealized losses are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. At September 30, 2015, the auction rate security is rated BBB- and matures in 2035. The Company does not consider the auction rate security to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2015, due to its credit rating and because the Company does not intend to sell this security, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell this security, before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity.
Contingent Consideration Arrangements
As of September 30, 2015, there are nine contingent consideration arrangements related to business acquisitions. Eight of the contingent consideration arrangements have limits as to the maximum amount that can be paid; the maximum contingent payments related to these arrangements is $242.8 million and the fair value of these arrangements at September 30, 2015 is $31.0 million. The fair value of the one contingent consideration arrangement without a limit on the maximum amount is $0.5 million at September 30, 2015. The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operating metrics such as monthly active users. The Company determines the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements by using a probability-weighted analysis to determine the amount of the gross liability, and, if the arrangement is long-term in nature, applying a discount rate that captures the risks associated with the obligation. The number of scenarios in the probability-weighted analyses can vary; generally, more scenarios are prepared for longer duration and more complex arrangements. The fair values of the contingent consideration arrangements at September 30, 2015 reflect discount rates ranging from 12-25%.
The fair values of the contingent consideration arrangements are sensitive to changes in the forecasts of earnings and/or the relevant operating metrics and changes in discount rates. The Company remeasures the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements each reporting period, and changes are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The contingent consideration arrangement liability at September 30, 2015 includes a current portion of $0.7 million and non-current portion of $30.8 million, which are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities,” respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

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Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
The Company's non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, as well as equity and cost method investments, are adjusted to fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. Such fair value measurements are based predominantly on Level 3 inputs.
Cost method investments
At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying values of the Company's investments accounted for under the cost method totaled $113.7 million and $90.9 million, respectively, and are included in "Long-term investments" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company evaluates each cost method investment for impairment on a quarterly basis and recognizes an impairment loss if a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. If the Company has not identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of a cost method investment, then the fair value of such cost method investment is not estimated, as it is impracticable to do so.
In the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded $64.2 million of other-than-temporary impairment charges for certain cost method investments as a result of our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of the investees. This charge is included in "Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Equity method investments
In the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a $4.2 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on an equity method investment following the sale of a majority of the investee's assets. This charge is included in "Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Long-term marketable equity security
The cost basis of the Company's long-term marketable equity security at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is $8.7 million, with a gross unrealized gain of $0.9 million and a gross unrealized loss of $1.2 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The gross unrealized gain at September 30, 2015 and gross unrealized loss at December 31, 2014 are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Financial instruments measured at fair value only for disclosure purposes
The following table presents the carrying value and the fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value only for disclosure purposes:
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
Long-term debt
$
(1,000,000
)
 
$
(990,050
)
 
$
(1,080,000
)
 
$
(1,099,813
)
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using market prices or indices for similar liabilities and takes into consideration other factors such as credit quality and maturity, which are Level 3 inputs.

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NOTE 5—LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of:
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
(In thousands)
4.875% Senior Notes due November 30, 2018 (the "2013 Senior Notes"); interest payable each May 30 and November 30, which commenced May 30, 2014
$
500,000

 
$
500,000

4.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 (the "2012 Senior Notes"); interest payable each June 15 and December 15, which commenced June 15, 2013
500,000

 
500,000

5% New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035 (the "Liberty Bonds"); interest payable each March 1 and September 1, which commenced March 1, 2006

 
80,000

Total long-term debt
$
1,000,000

 
$
1,080,000

The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes were issued on November 15, 2013 and December 21, 2012, respectively. On December 21, 2012, IAC entered into a $300 million revolving credit facility (the "IAC credit facility"). On October 7, 2015, the IAC credit facility agreement was amended and restated, and now expires October 7, 2020. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there are no outstanding borrowings under the IAC credit facility. The annual fee to maintain the IAC credit facility is 35 basis points. Also, on October 7, 2015, Match Group, Inc. entered into a $500 million revolving credit facility, which expires on October 7, 2020 (the "Match credit facility"). The annual fee to maintain the Match credit facility is 35 basis points.
On October 16, 2015, Match Group, Inc. commenced a private exchange offer to eligible holders to exchange any and all of the 2012 Senior Notes for up to $500 million aggregate principal amount of new 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "Match Notes") to be issued by Match Group, Inc. ("Match Exchange Offer"). The Company expects to exchange $443.5 million of the 2012 Senior Notes for $443.5 million of the Match Notes pursuant to the Match Exchange Offer. Based on the results of the Match Exchange Offer, IAC does not expect to accept any 2013 Senior Notes for payment in the cash tender offer, which commenced on October 16, 2015.
The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by certain IAC domestic subsidiaries, which are designated as guarantor subsidiaries. The guarantor subsidiaries are the same for the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and the IAC credit facility; any borrowings under the IAC credit facility would also be secured by the stock of certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries. See Note 11 for guarantor and non-guarantor financial information. The Match credit facility is guaranteed by the same entities that guarantee the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and the IAC credit facility, and also secured by the stock of certain Match Group, Inc. domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The Company expects that, promptly following the closing of the Match Exchange Offer, Match Group, Inc. will be designated an unrestricted subsidiary of IAC for purposes of the indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and the IAC credit facility. Upon such designation, neither Match Group, Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries will guarantee any debt of the Company.
The indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness in the event we are not in compliance with the maximum leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0. In addition, the terms of the IAC credit facility require that we maintain a leverage ratio of not more than 3.25 to 1.0 and restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness. The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants at September 30, 2015. The terms of the Match credit facility require Match Group, Inc. to maintain a leverage ratio of not more than 5.0 to 1.0 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.5 to 1.0, and restrict Match Group, Inc.'s ability to incur additional indebtedness.

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NOTE 6—ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The following tables present the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Unrealized Gains On Available-For-Sale Securities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
(In thousands)
Balance as of July 1
$
(133,895
)
 
$
3,600

 
$
(130,295
)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit of $0.1 million related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
(8,420
)
 
(3,501
)
 
(11,921
)
Amounts reclassified to earnings
(2,191
)
 
(81
)
(a) 
(2,272
)
Net current period other comprehensive loss
(10,611
)
 
(3,582
)
 
(14,193
)
Balance as of September 30
$
(144,506
)
 
$
18

 
$
(144,488
)
_________________________________________

(a) Amount is net of a tax provision of $0.1 million.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Unrealized Gains On Available-For-Sale Securities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
(In thousands)
Balance as of July 1
$
(15,282
)
 
$
5,376

 
$
(9,906
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax provision of $0.2 million related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
(36,428
)
 
231

 
(36,197
)
Amounts reclassified to earnings related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $0.4 million

 
(665
)
 
(665
)
Net current period other comprehensive loss
(36,428
)
 
(434
)
 
(36,862
)
Balance as of September 30
$
(51,710
)
 
$
4,942

 
$
(46,768
)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Unrealized (Losses) Gains On Available-For-Sale Securities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1
$
(86,848
)
 
$
(852
)
 
$
(87,700
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax benefit of $0.3 million related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
(55,467
)
 
788

 
(54,679
)
Amounts reclassified to earnings
(2,191
)
 
82

(b) 
(2,109
)
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income
(57,658
)
 
870

 
(56,788
)
Balance as of September 30
$
(144,506
)
 
$
18

 
$
(144,488
)
_________________________________________

(b) Amount is net of a tax benefit of $0.1 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Unrealized Gains On Available-For-Sale Securities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1
$
(20,352
)
 
$
7,306

 
$
(13,046
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax benefit of $0.5 million related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
(31,358
)
 
(439
)
 
(31,797
)
Amounts reclassified to earnings related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $1.2 million

 
(1,925
)
 
(1,925
)
Net current period other comprehensive loss
(31,358
)
 
(2,364
)
 
(33,722
)
Balance as of September 30
$
(51,710
)
 
$
4,942

 
$
(46,768
)

NOTE 7—EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$
65,026

 
$
65,026

 
$
150,261

 
$
150,261

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
568

 
568

 
821

 
821

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders
65,594

 
65,594

 
151,082

 
151,082

Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to IAC shareholders
17

 
17

 
175,730

 
175,730

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders
$
65,611

 
$
65,611

 
$
326,812

 
$
326,812

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
82,910

 
82,910

 
83,591

 
83,591

Dilutive securities including stock options and RSUs(a)(b)

 
5,990

 

 
5,199

Denominator for earnings per share—weighted average shares(a)(b)
82,910

 
88,900

 
83,591

 
88,790

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.79

 
$
0.74

 
$
1.81

 
$
1.70

Discontinued operations

 

 
2.10

 
1.98

Earnings per share
$
0.79

 
$
0.74

 
$
3.91

 
$
3.68



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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$
144,774

 
$
144,774

 
$
166,571

 
$
166,571

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
6,558

 
6,558

 
4,082

 
4,082

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders
151,332

 
151,332

 
170,653

 
170,653

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to IAC shareholders
(11
)
 
(11
)
 
174,048

 
174,048

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders
$
151,321

 
$
151,321

 
$
344,701

 
$
344,701

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
82,924

 
82,924

 
83,088

 
83,088

Dilutive securities including stock options and RSUs(a)(b)

 
5,323

 

 
5,167

Denominator for earnings per share—weighted average shares(a)(b)
82,924

 
88,247

 
83,088

 
88,255

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations
$
1.82

 
$
1.71

 
$
2.05

 
$
1.93

Discontinued operations

 

 
2.10

 
1.98

Earnings per share
$
1.82

 
$
1.71

 
$
4.15

 
$
3.91

_________________________________________

(a) If the effect is dilutive, weighted average common shares outstanding include the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, 1.0 million and 1.3 million potentially dilutive securities, respectively, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, 0.3 million shares related to potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

(b) Performance-based stock units ("PSUs") are included in the denominator for earnings per share if (i) the applicable performance condition(s) has been met and (ii) the inclusion of the PSUs is dilutive for the respective reporting periods. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, 0.2 million PSUs that were probable of vesting were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the performance conditions had not been met. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, less than 0.1 million PSUs related to potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

NOTE 8—SEGMENT INFORMATION
The overall concept that IAC employs in determining its operating segments is to present the financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker views the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of services or products offered or the target market. Operating segments are combined for reporting purposes if they meet certain aggregation criteria, which principally relate to the similarity of their economic characteristics or, in the case of the eCommerce reportable segment, do not meet the quantitative thresholds that require presentation as separate operating segments.

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(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search & Applications
$
377,142

 
$
394,659

 
$
1,111,406

 
$
1,188,410

The Match Group
274,231

 
230,198

 
768,132

 
655,699

Media
57,278

 
49,895

 
137,100

 
122,906

eCommerce
130,031

 
107,825

 
366,027

 
312,616

Inter-segment eliminations
(121
)
 
(346
)
 
(460
)
 
(838
)
Total
$
838,561

 
$
782,231

 
$
2,382,205

 
$
2,278,793

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Operating Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search & Applications
$
65,391

 
$
80,384

 
$
198,283

 
$
228,492

The Match Group
71,912

 
66,393

 
148,665

 
167,394

Media
(8,252
)
 
(8,723
)
 
(37,379
)
 
(27,083
)
eCommerce
4,243

 
(1,585
)
 
(3,615
)
 
(3,138
)
Corporate
(46,164
)
 
(35,516
)
 
(120,936
)
 
(97,310
)
Total
$
87,130

 
$
100,953

 
$
185,018

 
$
268,355

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search & Applications
$
74,391

 
$
93,127

 
$
226,202

 
$
266,456

The Match Group
84,339

 
61,371

 
175,017

 
178,169

Media
(7,746
)
 
(7,702
)
 
(37,781
)
 
(24,477
)
eCommerce
7,713

 
3,865

 
7,257

 
11,192

Corporate
(17,555
)
 
(16,073
)
 
(45,717
)
 
(47,225
)
Total
$
141,142

 
$
134,588

 
$
324,978

 
$
384,115

Revenue by geography is based on where the customer is located. Geographic information about revenue and long-lived assets is presented below:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
619,297

 
$
544,486

 
$
1,755,534

 
$
1,560,751

All other countries
219,264

 
237,745

 
626,671

 
718,042

 Total
$
838,561

 
$
782,231

 
$
2,382,205

 
$
2,278,793


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(Unaudited)

 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In thousands)
Long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and intangible assets):
 
 
 
 United States
$
278,970

 
$
281,879

 All other countries
20,108

 
20,580

Total
$
299,078

 
$
302,459

The Company's primary financial measure is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as operating income excluding: (1) stock-based compensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements. The Company believes this measure is useful for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Moreover, our management uses this measure internally to evaluate the performance of our business as a whole and our individual business segments. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature, and we believe that by excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA corresponds more closely to the cash operating income generated from our business, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses.
The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) for the Company's reportable segments:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
 

Adjusted
EBITDA
 
Stock-Based
Compensation
Expense
 
Depreciation
 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustments
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 
(In thousands)
Search & Applications
$
74,391

 
$

 
$
(3,777
)
 
$
(6,736
)
 
$
1,513

 
$
65,391

The Match Group
84,339

 
(1,147
)
 
(6,173
)
 
(4,352
)
 
(755
)
 
71,912

Media
(7,746
)
 
(50
)
 
(280
)
 
(378
)
 
202

 
(8,252
)
eCommerce
7,713

 
(410
)
 
(2,188
)
 
(872
)
 

 
4,243

Corporate
(17,555
)
 
(25,402
)
 
(3,207
)
 

 

 
(46,164
)
Total
$
141,142

 
$
(27,009
)
 
$
(15,625
)
 
$
(12,338
)
 
$
960

 
$
87,130

 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 

Adjusted
EBITDA
 
Stock-Based
Compensation
Expense
 
Depreciation
 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustments
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 
(In thousands)
Search & Applications
$
93,127

 
$

 
$
(3,596
)
 
$
(9,147
)
 
$

 
$
80,384

The Match Group
61,371

 
(145
)
 
(5,794
)
 
(3,320
)
 
14,281

 
66,393

Media
(7,702
)
 
(161
)
 
(225
)
 
(635
)
 

 
(8,723
)
eCommerce
3,865

 
(138
)
 
(1,963
)
 
(3,349
)
 

 
(1,585
)
Corporate
(16,073
)
 
(16,888
)
 
(2,555
)
 

 

 
(35,516
)
Total
$
134,588

 
$
(17,332
)
 
$
(14,133
)
 
$
(16,451
)
 
$
14,281

 
$
100,953


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 

Adjusted
EBITDA
 
Stock-Based
Compensation
Expense
 
Depreciation
 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustments
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 
(In thousands)
Search & Applications
$
226,202

 
$

 
$
(11,078
)
 
$
(20,631
)
 
$
3,790

 
$
198,283

The Match Group
175,017

 
(3,816
)
 
(19,885
)
 
(14,130
)
 
11,479

 
148,665

Media
(37,781
)
 
(344
)
 
(712
)
 
(1,179
)
 
2,637

 
(37,379
)
eCommerce
7,257

 
(1,250
)
 
(6,258
)
 
(3,364
)
 

 
(3,615
)
Corporate
(45,717
)
 
(66,459
)
 
(8,760
)
 

 

 
(120,936
)
Total
$
324,978

 
$
(71,869
)
 
$
(46,693
)
 
$
(39,304
)
 
$
17,906

 
$
185,018

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 

Adjusted
EBITDA
 
Stock-Based
Compensation
Expense
 
Depreciation
 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustments
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 
(In thousands)
Search & Applications
$
266,456

 
$

 
$
(13,143
)
 
$
(24,821
)
 
$

 
$
228,492

The Match Group
178,169

 
(332
)
 
(17,183
)
 
(6,841
)
 
13,581

 
167,394

Media
(24,477
)
 
(486
)
 
(731
)
 
(1,589
)
 
200

 
(27,083
)
eCommerce
11,192

 
(138
)
 
(5,607
)
 
(8,585
)
 

 
(3,138
)
Corporate
(47,225
)
 
(42,541
)
 
(7,544
)
 

 

 
(97,310
)
Total
$
384,115

 
$
(43,497
)
 
$
(44,208
)
 
$
(41,836
)
 
$
13,781

 
$
268,355

NOTE 9—CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
Other income (expense), net consists of:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Gain on real estate transaction
$
33,586

 
$

 
$
33,586

 
$

Impairment of long-term investments
(804
)
 

 
(1,304
)
 
(64,281
)
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses)
308

 
2,210

 
4,838

 
(612
)
Other
910

 
1,903

 
2,706

 
6,083

Total
$
34,000

 
$
4,113

 
$
39,826

 
$
(58,810
)

NOTE 10—CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. The Company establishes reserves for specific legal matters when it determines that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that resolving claims against us,

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(Unaudited)

including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. The Company also evaluates other contingent matters, including income and non-income tax contingencies, to assess the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and estimated extent of potential loss. It is possible that an unfavorable outcome of one or more of these lawsuits or other contingencies could have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company. See Note 2 for additional information related to income tax contingencies.
NOTE 11—GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by certain domestic subsidiaries that are 100% owned by the Company. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 for: IAC, on a stand-alone basis; the combined guarantor subsidiaries of IAC; the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries of IAC; and IAC on a consolidated basis.
Balance sheet at September 30, 2015:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Total Eliminations
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
360,009

 
$

 
$
406,439

 
$

 
$
766,448

Marketable securities
53,477

 

 
460

 

 
53,937

Accounts receivable, net
9

 
147,175

 
99,794

 

 
246,978

Other current assets
7,261

 
93,121

 
82,236

 
(3,735
)
 
178,883

Intercompany receivables

 
1,557,881

 
779,941

 
(2,337,822
)
 

Property and equipment, net
4,574

 
228,159

 
66,345

 

 
299,078

Goodwill

 
1,247,038

 
522,103

 

 
1,769,141

Intangible assets, net

 
307,079

 
152,842

 

 
459,921

Investment in subsidiaries
5,033,588

 
957,866

 

 
(5,991,454
)
 

Other non-current assets
92,132

 
28,897

 
139,963

 
(8,060
)
 
252,932

Total assets
$
5,551,050

 
$
4,567,216

 
$
2,250,123

 
$
(8,341,071
)
 
$
4,027,318

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable, trade
$
2,865

 
$
34,991

 
$
30,592

 
$

 
$
68,448

Other current liabilities
54,163

 
326,379

 
204,453

 
14

 
585,009

Long-term debt
1,000,000

 

 

 

 
1,000,000

Income taxes payable
858

 
4,531

 
18,252

 

 
23,641

Intercompany liabilities
2,337,822

 

 

 
(2,337,822
)
 

Other long-term liabilities
310,151

 
105,074

 
76,386

 
(11,809
)
 
479,802

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 
25,227

 

 
25,227

IAC shareholders' equity
1,845,191

 
4,096,241

 
1,895,213

 
(5,991,454
)
 
1,845,191

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
5,551,050

 
$
4,567,216

 
$
2,250,123

 
$
(8,341,071
)
 
$
4,027,318


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(Unaudited)

Balance sheet at December 31, 2014:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Total Eliminations
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
766,076

 
$
1,021

 
$
223,308

 
$

 
$
990,405

Marketable securities
159,197

 

 
1,451

 

 
160,648

Accounts receivable, net
13

 
155,262

 
80,811

 

 
236,086

Other current assets
23,923

 
91,105

 
57,487

 
(5,773
)
 
166,742

Intercompany receivables

 
1,688,403

 
970,810

 
(2,659,213
)
 

Property and equipment, net
4,950

 
232,819

 
64,690

 

 
302,459

Goodwill

 
1,249,807

 
505,119

 

 
1,754,926

Intangible assets, net

 
325,771

 
166,165

 

 
491,936

Investment in subsidiaries
5,035,304

 
930,443

 

 
(5,965,747
)
 

Other non-current assets
44,610

 
20,682

 
109,372

 
(2,988
)
 
171,676

Total assets
$
6,034,073

 
$
4,695,313

 
$
2,179,213

 
$
(8,633,721
)
 
$
4,274,878

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable, trade
$
3,059

 
$
55,320

 
$
22,784

 
$

 
$
81,163

Other current liabilities
73,491

 
328,920

 
191,197

 
(817
)
 
592,791

Long-term debt
1,000,000

 
80,000

 

 

 
1,080,000

Income taxes payable
2,240

 
4,771

 
25,624

 

 
32,635

Intercompany liabilities
2,659,213

 

 

 
(2,659,213
)
 

Other long-term liabilities
304,117

 
104,219

 
54,328

 
(7,944
)
 
454,720

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 
40,427

 

 
40,427

IAC shareholders' equity
1,991,953

 
4,122,083

 
1,843,664

 
(5,965,747
)
 
1,991,953

Noncontrolling interests

 

 
1,189

 

 
1,189

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
6,034,073

 
$
4,695,313

 
$
2,179,213

 
$
(8,633,721
)
 
$
4,274,878


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(Unaudited)

Statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2015:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Total Eliminations
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Revenue
$

 
$
606,269

 
$
235,352

 
$
(3,060
)
 
$
838,561

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
307

 
117,292

 
87,922

 
(260
)
 
205,261

Selling and marketing expense
1,250

 
276,036

 
62,741

 
(2,801
)
 
337,226

General and administrative expense
37,186

 
70,225

 
26,710

 
1

 
134,122

Product development expense
2,408

 
31,945

 
12,506

 

 
46,859

Depreciation
613

 
10,799

 
4,213

 

 
15,625

Amortization of intangibles

 
6,246

 
6,092

 

 
12,338

Total operating costs and expenses
41,764

 
512,543

 
200,184

 
(3,060
)
 
751,431

Operating (loss) income
(41,764
)
 
93,726

 
35,168

 

 
87,130

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
96,076

 
19,940

 
541

 
(116,159
)
 
398

Interest expense
(12,995
)
 
(2,963
)
 
(34
)
 

 
(15,992
)
Other income, net
24,678

 
2,911

 
6,411

 

 
34,000

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
65,995

 
113,614

 
42,086

 
(116,159
)
 
105,536

Income tax provision
(401
)
 
(35,131
)
 
(4,978
)
 

 
(40,510
)
Earnings from continuing operations
65,594

 
78,483

 
37,108

 
(116,159
)
 
65,026

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
17

 

 
(1
)
 
1

 
17

Net earnings
65,611

 
78,483

 
37,107

 
(116,158
)
 
65,043

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
568

 

 
568

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders
$
65,611

 
$
78,483

 
$
37,675

 
$
(116,158
)
 
$
65,611

Comprehensive income attributable to IAC shareholders
$
51,418

 
$
80,157

 
$
26,935

 
$
(107,092
)
 
$
51,418



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(Unaudited)

Statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Total Eliminations
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Revenue
$

 
$
570,101

 
$
215,132

 
$
(3,002
)
 
$
782,231

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
387

 
128,968

 
96,028

 
(688
)
 
224,695

Selling and marketing expense
723

 
220,780

 
59,091

 
(2,273
)
 
278,321

General and administrative expense
28,046

 
56,955

 
21,976

 
10

 
106,987

Product development expense
1,935

 
28,131

 
10,676

 
(51
)
 
40,691

Depreciation
402

 
9,434

 
4,297

 

 
14,133

Amortization of intangibles

 
10,784

 
5,667

 

 
16,451

Total operating costs and expenses
31,493

 
455,052

 
197,735

 
(3,002
)
 
681,278

Operating (loss) income
(31,493
)
 
115,049

 
17,397

 

 
100,953

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
89,209

 
17,246

 
95

 
(107,162
)
 
(612
)
Interest expense
(12,948
)
 
(1,050
)
 
(11
)
 

 
(14,009
)
Other (expense) income, net
(8,311
)
 
8,771

 
3,653

 

 
4,113

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
36,457

 
140,016

 
21,134

 
(107,162
)
 
90,445

Income tax benefit (provision)
114,625

 
(46,133
)
 
(8,676
)
 

 
59,816

Earnings from continuing operations
151,082

 
93,883

 
12,458

 
(107,162
)
 
150,261

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
175,730

 

 
5

 
(5
)
 
175,730

Net earnings
326,812

 
93,883

 
12,463

 
(107,167
)
 
325,991

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
821

 

 
821

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders
$
326,812

 
$
93,883

 
$
13,284

 
$
(107,167
)
 
$
326,812

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders
$
289,950

 
$
90,988

 
$
(23,904
)
 
$
(67,084
)
 
$
289,950


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(Unaudited)

Statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Total Eliminations
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Revenue
$

 
$
1,787,137

 
$
604,172

 
$
(9,104
)
 
$
2,382,205

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
846

 
354,416

 
225,478

 
(650
)
 
580,090

Selling and marketing expense
3,315

 
829,308

 
190,086

 
(8,420
)
 
1,014,289

General and administrative expense
95,192

 
202,314

 
80,793

 
(34
)
 
378,265

Product development expense
6,915

 
94,075

 
37,556

 

 
138,546

Depreciation
1,440

 
33,489

 
11,764

 

 
46,693

Amortization of intangibles

 
18,742

 
20,562

 

 
39,304

Total operating costs and expenses
107,708

 
1,532,344

 
566,239

 
(9,104
)
 
2,197,187

Operating (loss) income
(107,708
)
 
254,793

 
37,933

 

 
185,018

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
220,971

 
36,312

 
494

 
(257,855
)
 
(78
)
Interest expense
(38,977
)
 
(6,220
)
 
(73
)
 

 
(45,270
)
Other income (expense), net
7,571

 
32,767

 
(512
)
 

 
39,826

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
81,857

 
317,652

 
37,842

 
(257,855
)
 
179,496

Income tax benefit (provision)
69,475

 
(107,397
)
 
3,200

 

 
(34,722
)
Earnings from continuing operations
151,332

 
210,255

 
41,042

 
(257,855
)
 
144,774

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
(11
)
 

 
2

 
(2
)
 
(11
)
Net earnings
151,321

 
210,255

 
41,044

 
(257,857
)
 
144,763

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
6,558

 

 
6,558

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders
$
151,321

 
$
210,255

 
$
47,602

 
$
(257,857
)
 
$
151,321

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders
$
94,533

 
$
207,445

 
$
(10,827
)
 
$
(196,618
)
 
$
94,533


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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

Statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Total Eliminations
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Revenue
$

 
$
1,672,589

 
$
615,536

 
$
(9,332
)
 
$
2,278,793

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
742

 
384,431

 
261,821

 
(2,335
)
 
644,659

Selling and marketing expense
1,534

 
677,273

 
177,013

 
(6,410
)
 
849,410

General and administrative expense
77,101

 
151,089

 
83,747

 
36

 
311,973

Product development expense
5,111

 
81,532

 
32,332

 
(623
)
 
118,352

Depreciation
1,043

 
28,219

 
14,946

 

 
44,208

Amortization of intangibles

 
29,444

 
12,392

 

 
41,836

Total operating costs and expenses
85,531

 
1,351,988

 
582,251

 
(9,332
)
 
2,010,438

Operating (loss) income
(85,531
)
 
320,601

 
33,285

 

 
268,355

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
148,604

 
20,593

 
131

 
(178,725
)
 
(9,397
)
Interest expense
(38,918
)
 
(3,144
)
 
(57
)
 

 
(42,119
)
Other income (expense), net
11,077

 
(9,935
)
 
(59,952
)
 

 
(58,810
)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
35,232

 
328,115

 
(26,593
)
 
(178,725
)
 
158,029

Income tax benefit (provision)
135,421

 
(115,862
)
 
(11,017
)
 

 
8,542

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
170,653

 
212,253

 
(37,610
)
 
(178,725
)
 
166,571

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
174,048

 

 
(35
)
 
35

 
174,048

Net earnings (loss)
344,701

 
212,253

 
(37,645
)
 
(178,690
)
 
340,619

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
4,082

 

 
4,082

Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders
$
344,701

 
$
212,253

 
$
(33,563
)
 
$
(178,690
)
 
$
344,701

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders
$
310,979

 
$
209,078

 
$
(69,668
)
 
$
(139,410
)
 
$
310,979



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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

Statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations
$
(145,714
)
 
$
310,471

 
$
19,350

 
$
184,107

Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 
(3,675
)
 
(39,611
)
 
(43,286
)
Capital expenditures
(1,051
)
 
(30,647
)
 
(12,860
)
 
(44,558
)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities
192,928

 

 

 
192,928

Purchases of marketable debt securities
(93,134
)
 

 

 
(93,134
)
Purchases of long-term investments

 

 
(25,073
)
 
(25,073
)
Other, net
4,890

 
(1,097
)
 
663

 
4,456

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuing operations
103,633

 
(35,419
)
 
(76,881
)
 
(8,667
)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock
(200,000
)
 

 

 
(200,000
)
Dividends
(84,947
)
 

 

 
(84,947
)
Principal payment on long-term debt

 
(80,000
)
 

 
(80,000
)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes
(40,197
)
 

 

 
(40,197
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards
49,016

 

 
131

 
49,147

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

 

 
(29,899
)
 
(29,899
)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments

 
(202
)
 
(5,510
)
 
(5,712
)
Intercompany
(87,832
)
 
(195,884
)
 
283,716

 

Other, net
166

 

 
346

 
512

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations
(363,794
)
 
(276,086
)
 
248,784

 
(391,096
)
Total cash (used in) provided by continuing operations
(405,875
)
 
(1,034
)
 
191,253

 
(215,656
)
Total cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations
(192
)
 

 
2

 
(190
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 
13

 
(8,124
)
 
(8,111
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(406,067
)
 
(1,021
)
 
183,131

 
(223,957
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
766,076

 
1,021

 
223,308

 
990,405

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
360,009

 
$

 
$
406,439

 
$
766,448



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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

Statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
 
IAC
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
IAC Consolidated
 
(In thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations
$
(50,458
)
 
$
350,889

 
$
(5,770
)
 
$
294,661

Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 
(191,223
)
 
(52,973
)
 
(244,196
)
Capital expenditures
(2,375
)
 
(25,866
)
 
(10,792
)
 
(39,033
)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities
998

 

 

 
998

Purchases of marketable debt securities
(110,886
)
 

 

 
(110,886
)
Purchases of long-term investments
(3,000
)
 
(7,043
)
 
(7,660
)
 
(17,703
)
Other, net

 
10

 
11,914

 
11,924

Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations
(115,263
)
 
(224,122
)
 
(59,511
)
 
(398,896
)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends
(68,505
)
 

 

 
(68,505
)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes
(4,823
)
 

 

 
(4,823
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards
31,041

 

 
10,279

 
41,320

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

 
(30,000
)
 
(328
)
 
(30,328
)
Funds returned from escrow for Meetic tender offer

 

 
12,354

 
12,354

Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments

 
(286
)
 
(7,373
)
 
(7,659
)
Intercompany
106,215

 
(90,996
)
 
(15,219
)
 

Other, net
(382
)
 
(1,343
)
 
328

 
(1,397
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuing operations
63,546

 
(122,625
)
 
41

 
(59,038
)
Total cash (used in) provided by continuing operations
(102,175
)
 
4,142

 
(65,240
)
 
(163,273
)
Total cash used in discontinued operations
(136
)
 

 
(35
)
 
(171
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 
131

 
(5,419
)
 
(5,288
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(102,311
)
 
4,273

 
(70,694
)
 
(168,732
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
782,022

 

 
318,422

 
1,100,444

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
679,711

 
$
4,273

 
$
247,728

 
$
931,712



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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

GENERAL
Key Terms:
When the following terms appear in this report, they have the meanings indicated below:
Websites - is principally composed of Ask.com, About.com, CityGrid, Dictionary.com, Investopedia, PriceRunner and Ask.fm.
Applications - includes our direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop search and mobile applications operations ("B2C"), including SlimWare and Apalon, and our partnership operations ("B2B").
Dating North America - includes Match, Chemistry, People Media, OkCupid, Tinder and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada.
Dating International - includes Meetic, Tinder's international operations and all dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada.
Non-dating - includes The Princeton Review, Tutor.com and DailyBurn.
Cost of revenue - consists primarily of traffic acquisition costs and includes payments made to partners who distribute our B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites and fees related to distribution and the facilitating of in-app purchase of product features. These payments include amounts based on revenue share and other arrangements. Cost of revenue also includes ShoeBuy's cost of products sold and shipping and handling costs, production costs related to media produced by Electus and other businesses within our Media segment, content acquisition costs, expenses associated with the operation of the Company's data centers, including compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in data center functions, rent, energy and hosting fees.
Selling and marketing expense - consists primarily of advertising expenditures and compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in sales, sales support and customer service functions. Advertising expenditures include online marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute our B2C downloadable applications, and offline marketing, which is primarily television advertising.
General and administrative expense - consists primarily of compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in executive management, finance, legal, tax and human resources, facilities costs and fees for professional services.
Product development expense - consists primarily of compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs that are not capitalized for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing and enhancement of product offerings and related technology.
2013 Senior Notes - IAC's 4.875% Senior Notes due November 30, 2018, with interest payable each May 30 and November 30, which commenced May 30, 2014.
2012 Senior Notes - IAC's 4.75% Senior Notes due December 21, 2022, with interest payable each June 15 and December 15, which commenced June 15, 2013.
Liberty Bonds - 5% New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035, with interest payable each March 1 and September 1, which commenced March 1, 2006. The Liberty Bonds were redeemed on September 1, 2015.
Match Group, Inc. - is the company undertaking the proposed initial public offering which includes IAC's The Match Group segment, excluding DailyBurn.

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Management Overview
IAC is a leading media and Internet company. The Company is organized into four segments: Match Group, which includes dating and education businesses with brands such as Match, OkCupid, Tinder and The Princeton Review; Search & Applications, which includes brands such as About.com, Ask.com, Dictionary.com and Investopedia; Media, which consists of businesses such as Vimeo, Electus, The Daily Beast and CollegeHumor; and eCommerce, which includes HomeAdvisor and ShoeBuy. IAC's brands and products are among the most recognized in the world reaching users in over 200 countries.
For a more detailed description of the Company's operating businesses, see the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
A substantial portion of the Company's revenue is derived from online advertising. Most of the Company's online advertising revenue is attributable to our services agreement with Google Inc. ("Google"). On October 26, 2015, the Company and Google entered into a services agreement that is effective as of April 1, 2016, following the expiration of the current services agreement, and expires on March 31, 2020. The Company may choose to terminate the agreement effective March 31, 2019. These services agreements require that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines, which could require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, revenue earned from Google is $332.0 million and $979.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, revenue earned from Google is $351.4 million and $1.1 billion, respectively. This revenue is earned by the businesses comprising the Search & Applications segment.
Recent Developments
On November 9, 2015, Match Group, Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering ("IPO") of less than 20% of its common stock. The IPO is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2015.
On October 28, 2015, Match Group, Inc. completed its previously announced purchase of Plentyoffish Media Inc., or PlentyOfFish, for $575 million in cash.
On October 26, 2015, the Company amended and extended its services agreement with Google as described above.
On October 16, 2015:
Match Group, Inc. commenced a private exchange offer to eligible holders to exchange any and all of the 2012 Senior Notes for up to $500 million aggregate principal amount of new 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "Match Notes") to be issued by Match Group, Inc. ("Match Exchange Offer").
The Company expects to exchange $443.5 million of the 2012 Senior Notes for $443.5 million of the Match Notes pursuant to the Match Exchange Offer. Based on the results of the Match Exchange Offer, IAC does not expect to accept any 2013 Senior Notes for payment in the cash tender offer, which commenced on October 16, 2015.
Factors Affecting Consolidated Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Company delivered 7% and 5% revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth, respectively; however, operating income declined 14%. The revenue and Adjusted EBITDA increases were driven by strong growth from The Match Group and eCommerce, partially offset by declines at Search & Applications. The operating income decline, despite higher Adjusted EBITDA, was due to an increase of $9.7 million in stock-based compensation and the positive impact in the prior year period of a $14.3 million contingent consideration fair value adjustment.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company delivered 5% revenue growth; however, Adjusted EBITDA and operating income declined 15% and 31%, respectively. The revenue growth was driven primarily by the factors described above. The Adjusted EBITDA decline was driven by lower revenue at Search & Applications, $14.8 million of costs at The Match Group related to the ongoing consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our

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Dating businesses and increased investment at Media and eCommerce. The operating income decline was due to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA and an increase of $28.4 million in stock-based compensation.
Results of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014
Revenue
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications
$
377,142

 
$
(17,517
)
 
(4)%
 
$
394,659

 
$
1,111,406

 
$
(77,004
)
 
(6)%
 
$
1,188,410

The Match Group
274,231

 
44,033

 
19%
 
230,198

 
768,132

 
112,433

 
17%
 
655,699

Media
57,278

 
7,383

 
15%
 
49,895

 
137,100

 
14,194

 
12%
 
122,906

eCommerce
130,031

 
22,206

 
21%
 
107,825

 
366,027

 
53,411

 
17%
 
312,616

Inter-segment eliminations
(121
)
 
225

 
65%
 
(346
)
 
(460
)
 
378

 
45%
 
(838
)
Total
$
838,561

 
$
56,330

 
7%
 
$
782,231

 
$
2,382,205

 
$
103,412

 
5%
 
$
2,278,793

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
Search & Applications revenue decreased 4% reflecting a decline from Websites, partially offset by an increase from Applications. Websites revenue decreased 10% to $188.1 million due primarily to a decline in revenue at Ask.com and certain legacy businesses, partially offset by strong growth at About.com driven primarily by increased online marketing. Applications revenue increased 2% to $189.0 million due to 20% growth in B2C driven by higher queries from our desktop search applications and the contribution from our mobile applications (via our acquisition of Apalon on November 3, 2014), partially offset by lower revenue in B2B.
The Match Group revenue increased 19%, or 25% excluding the effects of foreign exchange, driven by an 11% increase in Dating revenue and 108% increase in Non-dating revenue. Dating North America revenue and Dating International revenue both increased 11% to $158.6 million and $76.6 million, respectively. The growth in Dating revenue was driven by increased paid subscribers. North America and International paid subscribers increased 7% and 34%, respectively. Excluding foreign exchange effects, total Dating revenue and Dating International revenue would have increased 17% and 29%, respectively. Non-dating revenue benefited from the full quarter contribution from The Princeton Review, which was acquired on August 1, 2014.
Media revenue increased 15% primarily due to strong growth at Vimeo.
eCommerce revenue increased 21% due to significant growth at HomeAdvisor driven by domestic revenue and service requests increasing 46% and 53%, respectively.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
Search & Applications revenue decreased 6% reflecting a decline of 12% from Websites while Applications had a decrease of less than 1% in revenue. Websites and Applications revenue were $542.6 million and $568.7 million, respectively. The decrease in Websites revenue is primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
The Match Group revenue increased 17%, or 23% excluding the effects of foreign exchange, driven by a 7% increase in Dating revenue and 215% increase in Non-dating revenue, due primarily to the factors described above in the three month discussion. Dating North America revenue increased 11% to $458.8 million while Dating International revenue was flat at $209.4 million. Excluding foreign exchange effects, total Dating revenue and Dating International revenue would have increased 13% and 18%, respectively.
Media and eCommerce revenue increased 12% and 17%, respectively, principally due to the factors described above in the three month discussion. Media also benefited from the March 2015 release of While We're Young by IAC Films.

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Cost of revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
$205,261
 
$(19,434)
 
(9)%
 
$224,695
As a percentage of revenue
24%
 
 
 
 
 
29%
Cost of revenue in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to a decrease of $37.8 million from Search & Applications, partially offset by increases of $14.3 million from The Match Group and $5.4 million from Media.
The Search & Applications decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $40.2 million in traffic acquisition costs driven by a decline in revenue at Ask.com and B2B.
The Match Group increase was primarily due to a significant increase in in-app purchase fees given that our native mobile apps were largely introduced in the second quarter of 2014 and the full quarter contribution from the acquisition of The Princeton Review.
The Media increase was primarily due to increases in hosting fees and content costs related to Vimeo's expanded On Demand catalog and production costs at IAC Films.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
$580,090
 
$(64,569)
 
(10)%
 
$644,659
As a percentage of revenue
24%
 
 
 
 
 
28%
Cost of revenue in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to a decrease of $121.9 million from Search & Applications, partially offset by increases of $47.1 million from The Match Group and $12.2 million from Media.
The Search & Applications decrease is primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
The Match Group increase is primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion, as well as higher hosting fees driven by growth in users and product features. The full year contribution from the acquisition of The Princeton Review was an increase of $20.8 million.
The Media increase is primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion, partially offset by decreased production costs at Electus due, in part, to the timing of certain projects.
Selling and marketing expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Selling and marketing expense
$337,226
 
$58,905
 
21%
 
$278,321
As a percentage of revenue
40%
 
 
 
 
 
36%

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Selling and marketing expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $39.6 million from Search & Applications and $14.2 million from eCommerce.
The Search & Applications increase was primarily due to an increase of $38.9 million in online marketing, which was primarily related to a significant increase in new B2C downloadable applications and About.com.
The eCommerce increase was primarily due to increases of $10.9 million in offline and online marketing related to HomeAdvisor and $3.6 million in compensation due, in part, to increased headcount at HomeAdvisor.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Selling and marketing expense
$1,014,289
 
$164,879
 
19%
 
$849,410
As a percentage of revenue
43%
 
 
 
 
 
37%
Selling and marketing expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $79.7 million from Search & Applications, $46.5 million from eCommerce, $23.3 million from The Match Group and $13.5 million from Media.
The increases from Search & Applications and eCommerce are primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
The Match Group increase was primarily due to an increase in online marketing at Dating and DailyBurn, the acquisition of The Princeton Review and an increase in compensation.
The Media increase was primarily due to an increase of $12.2 million in online marketing at Vimeo.
General and administrative expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
General and administrative expense
$134,122
 
$27,135
 
25%
 
$106,987
As a percentage of revenue
16%
 
 
 
 
 
14%
General and administrative expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $16.8 million from The Match Group and $9.1 million from Corporate.
The Match Group increase was primarily due to the favorable impact in the prior year of a $14.3 million acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustment, as well the full quarter contribution from the acquisition of The Princeton Review.
The Corporate increase was primarily due to higher compensation costs driven by an increase in stock-based compensation expense as a result of the modification of certain equity awards in the current year period, and certain transaction related costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
General and administrative expense
$378,265
 
$66,292
 
21%
 
$311,973
As a percentage of revenue
16%
 
 
 
 
 
14%

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General and administrative expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $38.3 million from The Match Group, $18.7 million from Corporate and $10.0 million from eCommerce.
The Match Group increase was primarily due to an increase of $26.5 million from the acquisition of The Princeton Review, an increase of $5.9 million in severance expense and costs in the current year related to our ongoing consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our Dating businesses and a favorable increase of $2.1 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, partially offset by a $3.9 million benefit in the prior year related to the expiration of the statute of limitations for a non-income tax matter.
The Corporate increase was primarily due to an increase in stock-based compensation expense as a result of the modification of certain equity awards in the current year period, a higher number of forfeited awards in the prior year and the issuance of equity awards since the prior year. General and administrative expense was further impacted by certain transaction related costs.
The eCommerce increase was primarily due to increases in employee-related costs and compensation as a result of increased headcount and an increase in bad debt expense at HomeAdvisor.

Product development expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Product development expense
$46,859
 
$6,168
 
15%
 
$40,691
As a percentage of revenue
6%
 
 
 
 
 
5%
Product development expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $3.5 million from The Match Group and $1.5 million from eCommerce.
The Match Group increase is primarily related to an increase in compensation due, in part, to an increase in headcount at our growth stage businesses.
The eCommerce increase is primarily related to an increase in compensation at HomeAdvisor due, in part, to increased headcount.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Product development expense
$138,546
 
$20,194
 
17%
 
$118,352
As a percentage of revenue
6%
 
 
 
 
 
5%
Product development expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $12.5 million from The Match Group, $4.3 million from eCommerce and $1.5 million from Media.
The Match Group increase was due to $4.0 million in severance expense in the current year, primarily incurred in the first half of 2015, related to our ongoing consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our Dating businesses, $3.2 million related to acquisitions and an increase in compensation due, in part, to an increase in headcount at our existing Dating businesses.
The eCommerce increase is primarily due to the factor described above in the three month discussion.
The Media increase is due to an increase in headcount at Vimeo.

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Depreciation
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Depreciation
$15,625
 
$1,492
 
11%
 
$14,133
As a percentage of revenue
2%
 
 
 
 
 
2%
Depreciation in 2015 increased from 2014 primarily due to the full quarter contribution of The Princeton Review and incremental depreciation associated with capital expenditures.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Depreciation
$46,693
 
$2,485
 
6%
 
$44,208
As a percentage of revenue
2%
 
 
 
 
 
2%
Depreciation in 2015 increased from 2014 primarily due to the acquisition of The Princeton Review and incremental depreciation associated with capital expenditures, partially offset by certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated.
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications
$
74,391

 
$
(18,736
)
 
(20)%
 
$
93,127

 
$
226,202

 
$
(40,254
)
 
(15)%
 
$
266,456

The Match Group
84,339

 
22,968

 
37%
 
61,371

 
175,017

 
(3,152
)
 
(2)%
 
178,169

Media
(7,746
)
 
(44
)
 
(1)%
 
(7,702
)
 
(37,781
)
 
(13,304
)
 
(54)%
 
(24,477
)
eCommerce
7,713

 
3,848

 
100%
 
3,865

 
7,257

 
(3,935
)
 
(35)%
 
11,192

Corporate
(17,555
)
 
(1,482
)
 
(9)%
 
(16,073
)
 
(45,717
)
 
1,508

 
3%
 
(47,225
)
Total
$
141,142

 
$
6,554

 
5%
 
$
134,588

 
$
324,978

 
$
(59,137
)
 
(15)%
 
$
384,115

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As a percentage of revenue
17%
 
 
 
 
 
17%
 
14%
 
 
 
 
 
17%
Refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) by reportable segment.
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
Search & Applications Adjusted EBITDA decreased 20% due primarily to lower revenue and an increase in selling and marketing expense, partially offset by a decrease in cost of revenue. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to a significant increase in online marketing spend related to new B2C downloadable applications and About.com. The decrease in cost of revenue was primarily due to a decrease in traffic acquisition costs driven from lower revenue from Ask.com and B2B.
The Match Group Adjusted EBITDA increased 37% due primarily to higher revenue and the impact in the prior year period of the write-off of $9.3 million of deferred revenue in connection with the acquisitions of The Princeton Review and FriendScout24, partially offset by $2.5 million of costs in the current year period related to our ongoing consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our Dating businesses.

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Media Adjusted EBITDA loss was slightly higher than the prior year due to increased investment in Vimeo, partially offset by increased profits from Electus.
eCommerce Adjusted EBITDA increased 100%, principally due to increased revenue at HomeAdvisor.
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss increased due primarily to certain transaction related costs, as well as higher compensation costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
Search & Applications Adjusted EBITDA decreased 15% due primarily to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
The Match Group Adjusted EBITDA decreased 2%, despite higher revenue, primarily due to $14.8 million of costs in the current year period related to our ongoing consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our Dating businesses and an increase in cost of revenue and selling and marketing expense, partially offset by reduced losses at Non-dating. Adjusted EBITDA was further impacted by a $3.9 million benefit in the prior year related to the expiration of the statute of limitations for a non-income tax matter.
Media Adjusted EBITDA loss was larger than the prior year, due primarily to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
eCommerce Adjusted EBITDA decreased 35%, despite higher revenue, principally due to increased investment in offline and online marketing and higher compensation at HomeAdvisor.
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased due to lower compensation.
Operating income (loss)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications
$
65,391

 
$
(14,993
)
 
(19)%
 
$
80,384

 
$
198,283

 
$
(30,209
)
 
(13)%
 
$
228,492

The Match Group
71,912

 
5,519

 
8%
 
66,393

 
148,665

 
(18,729
)
 
(11)%
 
167,394

Media
(8,252
)
 
471

 
5%
 
(8,723
)
 
(37,379
)
 
(10,296
)
 
(38)%
 
(27,083
)
eCommerce
4,243

 
5,828

 
NM
 
(1,585
)
 
(3,615
)
 
(477
)
 
(15)%
 
(3,138
)
Corporate
(46,164
)
 
(10,648
)
 
(30)%
 
(35,516
)
 
(120,936
)
 
(23,626
)
 
(24)%
 
(97,310
)
Total
$
87,130

 
$
(13,823
)
 
(14)%
 
$
100,953

 
$
185,018

 
$
(83,337
)
 
(31)%
 
$
268,355

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As a percentage of revenue
10%
 
 
 
 
 
13%
 
8%
 
 
 
 
 
12%
________________________
NM = not meaningful
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
Operating income in 2015 decreased from 2014 despite the increase of $6.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA described above due to increases of $9.7 million in stock-based compensation and a decrease in gains of $13.3 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, partially offset by a $4.1 million decrease in amortization of intangibles. The increase in stock-based compensation was primarily due to the modification of certain equity awards in the current year period. The decrease in gains related to acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments was the result of an update of the future forecast of earnings and operating metrics related to certain acquired businesses.

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At September 30, 2015, there was $195.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.7 years.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
Operating income in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to the decrease of $59.1 million in Adjusted EBITDA described above and increases of $28.4 million in stock-based compensation and $2.5 million in depreciation, partially offset by an increase in gains of $4.1 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments and a decrease of $2.5 million in amortization of intangibles. The increase in stock-based compensation and acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments are primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion. Stock-based compensation was further impacted by a higher number of forfeited awards in the prior year and issuance of equity awards since the prior year.
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
$398
 
$1,010
 
NM
 
$(612)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in 2015 increased from 2014 primarily due to reduced losses associated with our equity method investees.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
$(78)
 
$9,319
 
99%
 
$(9,397)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2015 decreased from 2014 principally due to the inclusion in the second quarter of 2014 of a $4.2 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on one of our investments following the sale of a majority of the investee's assets and reduced losses associated with our equity method investees.
Interest expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest expense
$(15,992)
 
$(1,983)
 
(14)%
 
$(14,009)
Interest expense in 2015 increased from 2014 primarily due to the accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the redemption of the Liberty Bonds on September 1, 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest expense
$(45,270)
 
$(3,151)
 
(7)%
 
$(42,119)
Interest expense increased in 2015 from 2014 due the factor described above in the three month discussion.

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Other income (expense), net
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Other income, net
$34,000
 
$29,887
 
727%
 
$4,113
Other income, net in 2015 increased from 2014 principally due to a pre-tax gain of $33.6 million from the sale of a real estate transaction in the current year period, partially offset by a decrease in net foreign currency exchange gains in the current year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Other income (expense), net
$39,826
 
$98,636
 
NM
 
$(58,810)
Other income (expense), net in 2015 increased from 2014 primarily due to a pre-tax gain of $33.6 million from the sale of a real estate transaction in the current year period and the inclusion in the prior year period of $64.2 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments. These charges resulted from our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of the investees.
Income tax (provision) benefit
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Income tax (provision) benefit
$(40,510)
 
NM
 
NM
 
$59,816
Effective income tax rate
38%
 
 
 
 
 
NM
The 2015 effective income tax rate is higher than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to state taxes, partially offset by foreign income taxed at lower rates. The 2014 income tax benefit is due principally to a reduction in tax reserves and related interest due to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for 2001 through 2009 of $88.2 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Income tax benefit (provision)
$(34,722)
 
NM
 
NM
 
$8,542
Effective income tax rate
19%
 
 
 
 
 
NM
The 2015 effective income tax rate is lower than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the realization of certain deferred tax assets, a reduction in tax reserves and related interest due to the expiration of statutes of limitations and the non-taxable gain on contingent consideration fair value adjustments in the current year period. The 2014 income tax benefit is due primarily to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax provision. Included in the income tax provision for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, is a less than $0.1 million expense and a $0.2 million benefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes, for interest on

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unrecognized tax benefits. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has accrued $2.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has accrued $2.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively, for penalties.
The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service is currently auditing the Company’s federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2012. Various other jurisdictions are open to examination for various tax years beginning with 2009. Income taxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for uncertain tax positions and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.
At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, are $24.8 million and $33.2 million, respectively. If unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2015 are subsequently recognized, $22.8 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax provision for continuing operations. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $7.7 million within twelve months of September 30, 2015 primarily due to expiration of statutes of limitations and settlements.
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
$17
 
NM
 
NM
 
$175,730
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to the prior year inclusion of a reduction in tax reserves related to the expiration of the statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
$(11)
 
NM
 
NM
 
$174,048
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to the factor described above in the three month discussion.

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FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Financial Position
 
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
United States (1)
 
$
361,575

 
$
770,050

All other countries (2)
 
404,873

 
220,355

Marketable securities (United States) (3)
 
53,937

 
160,648

Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities
 
$
820,385

 
$
1,151,053

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
2013 Senior Notes due November 30, 2018
 
$
500,000

 
$
500,000

2012 Senior Notes due December 15, 2022
 
500,000

 
500,000

Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035
 

 
80,000

Total long-term debt
 
$
1,000,000

 
$
1,080,000

(1) Domestically, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated money market funds and commercial paper rated A2/P2.
(2) Internationally, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated money market funds and time deposits. If needed for our U.S. operations, most of the cash and cash equivalents held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated; however, under current law, would be subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. We have not provided for any such tax because the Company currently does not anticipate a need to repatriate these funds to finance our U.S. operations and it is the Company's intent to indefinitely reinvest these funds outside of the U.S.
(3) Marketable securities consist of short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers and an equity security. The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in equity securities as part of its investment strategy.
Cash Flow Information
In summary, the Company's cash flows attributable to continuing operations are as follows:
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
184,107

 
$
294,661

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(8,667
)
 
(398,896
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(391,096
)
 
(59,038
)
2015
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations consists of earnings or loss from continuing operations adjusted for non-cash items, including stock-based compensation expense, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, asset impairment charges, excess tax benefits from stock-based awards, deferred income taxes, equity in earnings or losses of unconsolidated affiliates, acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, gain on a real estate transaction and the effect of changes in working capital. Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2015 consists of earnings from continuing operations of $144.8 million and adjustments for non-cash items of $64.6 million, partially offset by a $25.3 million decrease in cash from changes in working capital. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily

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consist of $71.9 million of stock-based compensation, $46.7 million of depreciation and $39.3 million of amortization of intangibles, partially offset by $49.1 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards, $33.6 million of gain on a real estate transaction and $17.9 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments. The decrease from changes in working capital consist primarily of an increase in accounts receivable of $25.8 million, a decrease of $17.5 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities, an increase in other assets of $13.7 million, and a decrease in income taxes payable of $13.7 million, partially offset by an increase in deferred revenue of $45.7 million. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due growth in Match's in-app purchases sold through their mobile products and revenue growth at HomeAdvisor. The decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities is due mainly to a decrease in accrued revenue share and accrued advertising expense at the Search & Applications segment, partially offset by an increase in accrued advertising at The Match Group segment. The decrease at Search & Applications in accrued revenue share is due mainly to lower B2B revenue. The decrease at Search & Applications in accrued advertising is due mainly to lower fees paid to search engines and timing of payments. The increase in accrued advertising at The Match Group segment is due mainly to increased online spending. The increase in other assets is primarily due to an increase in VAT refund receivables and an increase in inventory at Shoebuy, due mainly to seasonality. The decrease in income taxes payable is due to current year income tax payments in excess of current year income tax accruals. The increase in deferred revenue is due mainly to growth in prepaid revenue at The Match Group, Vimeo and HomeAdvisor, an increase at Electus due to the timing of various production deals, and increases related to acquisitions.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2015 includes the purchase of marketable debt securities, net of proceeds from maturities and sales, of $99.8 million, the purchase of investments and acquisitions of $68.4 million and capital expenditures of $44.6 million, primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and services, and computer hardware.
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2015 includes $200.0 million for the repurchase of 3.0 million shares of common stock at an average price of $67.68 per share, $84.9 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, $80.0 million for the early redemption of the Liberty Bonds, $40.2 million in proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, $29.9 million for the purchase of noncontrolling interests and $5.7 million in contingent consideration payments, partially offset by excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $49.1 million.
2014
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 consists of earnings from continuing operations of $166.6 million and adjustments for non-cash items of $246.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in cash from changes in working capital of $118.8 million. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily consist of $88.7 million of deferred income taxes, $64.3 million in impairments related to long-term investments, $44.2 million of depreciation, $43.5 million of stock-based compensation expense and $41.8 million of amortization of intangibles, partially offset by $41.3 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards and $13.8 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration. The deferred income tax provision relates to a net reduction in deferred tax assets related to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001-2009. The decrease in cash from changes in working capital activities primarily consists of a decrease in income taxes payable of $114.6 million, a decrease of $24.2 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities, an increase in accounts receivable of $12.8 million and an increase in other assets of $8.7 million, partially offset an increase in deferred revenue of $41.7 million. The decrease in income taxes payable is primarily due to a net reduction in tax reserves related to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009. The decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities is due to a decrease in accrued revenue share due to lower B2B revenue in the Search & Applications segment and a seasonal decrease in payables to suppliers at Shoebuy. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to revenue growth at HomeAdvisor. The increase in other assets is primarily due to an increase in production costs at certain of our media businesses that are capitalized as the television program, video or film is being produced and a receivable related to amounts collected on our behalf by a third party, partially offset by the receipt of insurance claims related to Hurricane Sandy. The increase in deferred revenue is due to growth in subscription revenue at The Match Group and Vimeo, an increase at Electus due to the timing of cash received related to various production deals and increases related to acquisitions.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 includes acquisitions and investments of $261.9 million, which includes the ValueClick O&O website businesses, The Princeton Review and SlimWare, the net proceeds of purchases, sales and maturities of marketable debt securities of $109.9 million, and capital expenditures of $39.0 million, primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and services.

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Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 includes $68.5 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, $30.3 million for the purchase of noncontrolling interests in Tinder and Meetic, $7.7 million in contingent consideration payments related to the 2013 Twoo acquisition and $4.8 million in proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, partially offset by excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $41.3 million and the return of $12.4 million of funds returned from escrow related to the Meetic tender offer.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are its cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as well as cash flows generated from operations. IAC has a $300 million revolving credit facility that was amended and restated on October 7, 2015, and now expires on October 7, 2020 (the "IAC credit facility"). The obligations under the IAC credit facility are secured by the stock of certain IAC domestic and foreign subsidiaries and unconditionally guaranteed by certain IAC domestic subsidiaries. At September 30, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings under the IAC credit facility. On October 7, 2015, Match Group, Inc. entered into a credit agreement (the "Match Credit Agreement"), which provides for a five-year $500 million revolving credit facility that includes a $40 million sub-limit for letters of credit (the "Match credit facility"). The obligations under the Match credit facility are secured by the stock of certain Match Group, Inc. domestic and foreign subsidiaries and guaranteed by the same entities that guarantee the IAC credit facility. The Match credit facility expires on October 7, 2020. Match Group, Inc. currently expects to enter into an $800 million seven-year term loan facility under the Match Credit Agreement. The Company expects that, promptly following the closing of the Match Exchange Offer, defined below, Match Group, Inc. will be designated an unrestricted subsidiary of IAC for purposes of the indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and the IAC credit facility. Upon such designation, neither Match Group, Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries will guarantee any debt of the Company.
On October 16, 2015, Match Group, Inc. commenced a private exchange offer to eligible holders to exchange any and all of the 2012 Senior Notes for up to $500 million aggregate principal amount of new 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "Match Notes") to be issued by Match Group, Inc. ("Match Exchange Offer"). The Company expects to exchange $443.5 million of the 2012 Senior Notes for $443.5 million of the Match Notes pursuant to the Match Exchange Offer. Based on the results of the Match Exchange Offer, IAC does not expect to accept any 2013 Senior Notes for payment in the cash tender offer, which commenced on October 16, 2015.
The Company anticipates that it will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its operations. The Company expects that 2015 capital expenditures will be higher than 2014 by approximately 30%, driven by our ongoing consolidation and streamlining of technology systems at The Match Group and HomeAdvisor's online scheduling product, called Instant Booking. At September 30, 2015, IAC had 5.6 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period of time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook. On October 26, 2015, IAC declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding payable on December 1, 2015 to stockholders of record on November 15, 2015. Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.
The Company believes its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, together with its expected positive cash flows generated from operations and available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities, will be sufficient to fund its normal operating requirements, including capital expenditures, quarterly cash dividends, and investing and other commitments for the foreseeable future. Our liquidity could be negatively affected by a decrease in demand for our products and services. On October 28, 2015, Match Group, Inc. completed its acquisition of PlentyOfFish for $575 million, which was funded by cash on hand. The Company may make additional acquisitions and investments and, as a result, the Company may need to raise additional capital through future debt or equity financing to provide for greater financial flexibility. Additional financing may not be available at all or on terms favorable to us. The indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness in the event we are not in compliance with the maximum leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0. In addition, the terms of the Company's revolving credit facility require that we maintain a leverage ratio of not more than 3.25 to 1.0 and restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness. As of September 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants. The terms of the Match Group, Inc. $500 million revolving credit facility require Match Group, Inc. to maintain a leverage ratio of not more than 5.00 to 1.00 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.50 to 1.00, and restrict Match Group, Inc.'s ability to incur additional indebtedness.


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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
 
Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations(a)
Less Than
1 Year
 
1–3
Years
 
3–5
Years
 
More Than
5 Years
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Long-term debt(b)
$
48,125

 
$
96,250

 
$
559,688

 
$
559,375

 
$
1,263,438

Operating leases(c)
34,323

 
55,570

 
30,069

 
184,310

 
304,272

Purchase obligations(d)
3,081

 
346

 
8

 

 
3,435

Total contractual cash obligations
$
85,529

 
$
152,166

 
$
589,765

 
$
743,685

 
$
1,571,145

_______________________________________________________________________________
(a) 
The Company has excluded $23.0 million in unrecognized tax benefits and related interest from the table above as we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period in which these liabilities might be paid. For additional information on income taxes, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
(b) 
Represents contractual amounts due including interest.
(c) 
The Company leases land, office space, data center facilities and equipment used in connection with operations under various operating leases, many of which contain escalation clauses. The Company is also committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under a data center lease agreement. These operating expenses are not included in the table above.
(d) 
The purchase obligations primarily include advertising commitments, which commitments are reducible or terminable such that these commitments can never exceed associated revenue by a meaningful amount.



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IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING

IAC reports Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This measure is one of the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should have access to, and we are obligated to provide, the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measure, which we discuss below.

Definition of IAC's Non-GAAP Measure
       Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") is defined as operating income excluding: (1) stock-based compensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements. We believe this measure is useful for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Moreover, our management uses this measure internally to evaluate the performance of our business as a whole and our individual business segments. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature, and we believe that by excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA corresponds more closely to the cash operating income generated from our business, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses.

Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From IAC's Non-GAAP Measure
        Stock-based compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants, including unvested grants assumed in acquisitions, of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based RSUs. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding using the treasury stock method; however, performance-based RSUs are included only to the extent the performance criteria have been met (assuming the end of the reporting period is the end of the contingency period). Upon the exercise of certain stock options and vesting of RSUs and performance-based RSUs, the awards are settled, at the Company's discretion, on a net basis, with the Company remitting the required tax-withholding amount from its current funds.
Depreciation is a non-cash expense relating to our property and equipment and is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated useful lives.
Amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets are non-cash expenses related primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired company, such as content, technology, customer lists, advertiser and supplier relationships, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. Value is also assigned to acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets, which comprise trade names and trademarks, and goodwill that are not subject to amortization. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of an intangible asset or goodwill exceeds its fair value. While it is likely that we will have significant intangible amortization expense as we continue to acquire companies, we believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and the related amortization and impairment charges of intangibles assets or goodwill, if applicable, are not ongoing costs of doing business.
Gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements are accounting adjustments to report contingent consideration liabilities at fair value. These adjustments can be highly variable and are excluded from our assessment of performance because they are considered non-operational in nature and, therefore, are not indicative of current or future performance or ongoing costs of doing business.

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RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements.


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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

At September 30, 2015, there have been no material changes to the Company's instruments or positions that are sensitive to interest rate risk and equity price risk since the disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

The Company conducts business in certain foreign markets, primarily in the European Union. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, international revenue accounted for 26% of consolidated revenue. The Company's primary exposure to foreign currency exchange risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the Euro. As foreign currency exchange rates change, translation of the statements of operations of the Company's international businesses into U.S. dollars affects year-over-year comparability of operating results. The average Euro versus the U.S. Dollar exchange rate was 16% lower in the third quarter of 2015 than 2014. The decrease had a significant impact to the revenue of The Match Group. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, The Match Group revenue, Dating revenue and Dating International revenue would have increased approximately 25%, 17% and 29%, respectively, as compared to the reported increases of 19%, 11% and 11%, respectively, had the foreign currency exchange rates been the same as the third quarter of 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, The Match Group revenue, Dating revenue and Dating International revenue would have increased approximately 23%, 13% and 18%, respectively, as compared to the reported increases of 17%, 7% and less than 1%, respectively, had the foreign currency exchange rates been the same as the first nine months of 2014.

Historically, the Company has not hedged any foreign currency exposures. Our continued international expansion increases our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations and as a result such fluctuations could have a significant impact on our future results of operations.


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Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

The Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting in order to improve its overall effectiveness. In the course of these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), IAC management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined by Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report in providing reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and Forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes to the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A.    Risk Factors

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans" and "believes," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: IAC's future financial performance, IAC's business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends and prospects in the industries in which IAC's businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements are based on IAC management's current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.

Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others: changes in senior management at IAC and/or its businesses, changes in our relationship with, or policies implemented by, Google, adverse changes in economic conditions, either generally or in any of the markets or industries in which IAC's businesses operate, adverse trends in the online advertising industry or the advertising industry generally, our ability to convert visitors to our various websites into users and customers, our ability to offer new or alternative products and services in a cost-effective manner and consumer acceptance of these products and services, changes in industry standards and technology, actual tax liabilities that differ materially from our estimates, operational and financial risks relating to acquisitions, our ability to expand successfully into international markets and regulatory changes. Certain of these and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in IAC's filings with the SEC, including in Part I "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect IAC's business, financial condition and operating results may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only reflect the views of IAC management as of the date of this quarterly report. IAC does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this quarterly report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future operating results. The risks described in this report are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or future operating results.
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2015. As of that date, 5,606,904 shares of common stock remained available for repurchase under the Company's previously announced April 2013 repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares pursuant to this repurchase authorization over an indefinite period in the open market and/or privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook.


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Item 6.    Exhibits
The documents set forth below, numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed herewith, incorporated by reference to the location indicated or furnished herewith.

Exhibit
Number
Description
Location
3.1

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, filed on August 12, 2005.
3.2

Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008.
3.3

Amended and Restated By-Laws of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.
10.1

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 13, 2015, by and among Match.com Inc., Plentyoffish Media Inc., Markus Frind, Markus Family Trust No. 2, and Frind Enterprises Ltd.
Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 17, 2015.
31.1

Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.(1)
 
31.2

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.(1)
 
31.3

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.(1)
 
32.1

Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.(2)
 
32.2

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.(2)
 
32.3

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.(2)
 
101.INS

XBRL Instance
 
101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
 
101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
 
101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
 
101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation
 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) 
Filed herewith.
(2) 
Furnished herewith.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ GREGG WINIARSKI
 
 
 
 
Gregg Winiarski
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (acting Principal Financial Officer)




 
 
 
 
Signature
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
/s/ GREGG WINIARSKI
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (acting Principal Financial Officer)
 
November 9, 2015
Gregg Winiarski
 
 
 

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Exhibit




Exhibit 31.1
Certification
I, Barry Diller, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 of IAC/InterActiveCorp;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:            
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
/s/ BARRY DILLER
 
 
 
Barry Diller
Chairman and Senior Executive



Exhibit




Exhibit 31.2
Certification
I, Joseph Levin, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 of IAC/InterActiveCorp;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:            
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
/s/ JOSEPH LEVIN
 
 
 
Joseph Levin
Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit



Exhibit 31.3
Certification
I, Gregg Winiarski, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 of IAC/InterActiveCorp;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:  
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and  
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
/s/ GREGG WINIARSKI
 
 
 
Gregg Winiarski
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
(acting Principal Financial Officer)



Exhibit




Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Barry Diller, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:
(1)
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2015 of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Report") which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
/s/ BARRY DILLER
 
 
 
Barry Diller
Chairman and Senior Executive



Exhibit




Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Joseph Levin, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:
(1)
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2015 of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Report") which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
/s/ JOSEPH LEVIN
 
 
 
Joseph Levin
Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit




Exhibit 32.3
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Gregg Winiarski, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:
(1)
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2015 of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Report") which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Dated:
November 9, 2015
 
/s/ GREGG WINIARSKI
 
 
 
Gregg Winiarski
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
(acting Principal Financial Officer)