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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP FORM 10-K (Annual Report) Filed 02/28/17 for the Period Ending 12/31/16 Address Telephone CIK Symbol SIC Code Industry Sector Fiscal Year 555 WEST 18TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10011 2123147300 0000891103 IAC 5990 - Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Internet Services Technology 12/31 http://www.edgar-online.com © Copyright 2017, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use. Table of ContentsAs filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2017UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016 Commission File No. 000-20570IAC/INTERACTIVECORP(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)Delaware(State or other jurisdictionof incorporation or organization) 59-2712887(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)555 West 18th Street, New York, New York (Address of Registrant's principal executive offices) 10011 (Zip Code)(212) 314-7300(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of each class Name of exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC(Nasdaq Global Select Market)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:NoneIndicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No oIndicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No xIndicate 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 x No oIndicate 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 postedpursuant 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 x No oIndicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant'sknowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. xIndicate 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 "largeaccelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smallerreporting company) Smaller reporting company oIndicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No xAs of January 27, 2017, the following shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were outstanding:Common Stock 71,947,127Class B Common Stock 5,789,499Total 77,736,626The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 2016 was $4,111,134,940 . For the purpose of the foregoing calculationonly, all directors and executive officers of the Registrant are assumed to be affiliates of the Registrant.Documents Incorporated By Reference:Portions of the Registrant's proxy statement for its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III herein.TABLE OF CONTENTS PageNumberPART IItem 1.Business2Item 1A.Risk Factors12Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments25Item 2.Properties26Item 3.Legal Proceedings26Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures27PART IIItem 5.Market For Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities28Item 6.Selected Financial Data30Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations31Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk58Item 8.Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data59Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure123Item 9A.Controls and Procedures123Item 9B.Other Information125PART IIIItem 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance125Item 11.Executive Compensation125Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters125Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence125Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services125PART IVItem 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules1261Table of ContentsPART IItem 1. BusinessOVERVIEWWho We AreIAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands, such as HomeAdvisor, Vimeo, Dictionary.com, The Daily Beast,Investopedia, and Match Group's online dating portfolio, which includes Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish and OkCupid.For information regarding the results of operations of IAC’s segments, as well as their respective contributions to IAC’s consolidated results of operations,see “Item 7-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements andSupplementary Data.”All references to “IAC,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.Our HistoryIAC, initially a hybrid media/electronic retailing company, was incorporated in 1986 in Delaware under the name Silver King Broadcasting Company, Inc.After several name changes (first to HSN, Inc., then to USA Networks, Inc., USA Interactive and InterActiveCorp, and finally, to IAC/InterActiveCorp) and thecompletion of a number of significant corporate transactions over the years, the Company transformed itself into a leading media and Internet company.From 1997 through 2002, the Company acquired a controlling interest in Ticketmaster Group, Hotel Reservations Network (later renamed Hotels.com) andExpedia, as well as acquired Match.com and other smaller e-commerce companies. In 2002, the Company contributed its entertainment assets to Vivendi UniversalEntertainment LLLP, a joint venture, and sold its interests in that venture to NBC Universal in 2005.In 2003, the Company continued to grow its portfolio of e-commerce companies by acquiring all of the shares of Expedia, Hotels.com and Ticketmaster thatit did not previously own, together with a number of other e-commerce companies (including LendingTree and Hotwire).In 2005, IAC acquired Ask Jeeves, Inc. and completed the separation of its travel and travel‑related businesses and investments into an independent publiccompany called Expedia, Inc. In 2008, IAC separated into five independent, publicly traded companies: IAC, HSN, Inc., Interval Leisure Group, Inc., Ticketmaster(now Live Nation, Inc.) and Tree.com, Inc.In 2009, we sold the European operations of Match.com to Meetic, a leading European online dating company based in France, in exchange for a 27%interest in Meetic and a €5 million note. In 2010, we exchanged the stock of a wholly-owned subsidiary that held our Evite, Gifts.com and IAC AdvertisingSolutions businesses and approximately $218 million in cash for substantially all of Liberty Media Corporation’s equity stake in IAC.In 2011, we increased our ownership stake in Meetic to 81%. In 2012, we acquired About.com.In 2014, we acquired the remaining publicly traded shares of Meetic, ValueClick’s “owned and operated” website businesses, including Investopedia andPriceRunner, and The Princeton Review.In 2015, we acquired Plentyoffish Media Inc., a leading provider of subscription-based and ad-supported online personals servicing North America, Europe,Latin America and Australia, for $575 million in cash, and completed the initial public offering of Match Group, Inc.In 2016, we acquired VHX, a platform for premium over-the-top (OTT) subscription video channels, as well a controlling interest in MyHammer HoldingAG, the leading home services marketplace in Germany, and sold PriceRunner, ASKfm and ShoeBuy.EQUITY OWNERSHIP AND VOTEIAC has outstanding shares of common stock, with one vote per share, and shares of Class B common stock, with ten votes per share and which areconvertible into common stock on a share for share basis. As of January 27, 2017, Mr. Diller, his spouse, Diane von Furstenberg, and his stepson, Alexander vonFurstenberg, collectively beneficially owned 5,789,499 shares of IAC Class B common stock and 136,711 shares of IAC common stock, all of which were held intrusts for the benefit of Mr. Diller and certain members of his family, and 1,711 shares of IAC common stock held by a private foundation. As of that date, theshares of IAC Class B common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Diller and certain members of his family collectively represented 100% of IAC’s outstandingClass B common stock and, together with the shares of IAC common stock also beneficially owned by these individuals, represented approximately 44.7% of thetotal outstanding voting power of IAC. Mr. Diller also holds 550,000 vested options and 750,000 unvested options to purchase IAC common stock.2Table of ContentsIn addition, pursuant to an amended and restated governance agreement between IAC and Mr. Diller, for so long as Mr. Diller serves as IAC’s Chairman andSenior Executive and he beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) at least 5,000,000 shares of IAC Class Bcommon stock and/or common stock in which he has a pecuniary interest (including IAC securities beneficially owned by him directly and indirectly through trustsfor the benefit of him and certain members of his family), he generally has the right to consent to limited matters in the event that IAC’s ratio of total debt toEBITDA (as defined in the governance agreement) equals or exceeds four to one over a continuous twelve-month period.As a result of IAC securities beneficially owned by Mr. Diller and certain members of his family, Mr. Diller and these family members are, collectively,currently in a position to influence, subject to our organizational documents and Delaware law, the composition of IAC’s Board of Directors and the outcome ofcorporate actions requiring shareholder approval, such as mergers, business combinations and dispositions of assets, among other corporate transactions.3Table of ContentsDESCRIPTION OF IAC BUSINESSESMatch GroupOverviewOur Match Group segment includes the dating and non-dating businesses of Match Group, Inc. (“Match Group”), which completed its initial public offeringon November 24, 2015. As of December 31, 2016, IAC’s ownership interest and voting interest in Match Group were 82.5% and 97.9%, respectively.ServicesDating. Through Match Group, we operate a dating business that consists of a portfolio with over 45 brands, available in 42 languages, and offered in over 190countries, including the following key brands: Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Twoo, OurTime, BlackPeopleMeet and LoveScout24. Weoperate a North America dating business, which includes Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, our various affinity brands and other dating businesses operatingwithin the United States and Canada, and an International dating business, which includes Meetic, Pairs, Twoo, the international operations of Tinder andPlentyOfFish and all other dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada.Through the brands within our dating business, we are a leading provider of membership-based and ad-supported dating products servicing North America,Western Europe and many other regions around the world. We provide these services through websites and applications that we own and operate.All of our dating products enable users to establish a profile and review other people’s profiles without charge. Each product also offers additional features,some of which are free, and some of which require payment depending on the particular product. In general, access to premium features requires a paidmembership, which is typically offered in packages (primarily ranging from one month to six months), depending on the product and circumstance. Prices differmeaningfully within a given brand by the duration of membership purchased, by the bundle of paid features that a user chooses to access, and by whether or not acustomer is taking advantage of any special offers. In addition to paid memberships, many of our dating products offer users the ability to promote themselves for agiven period of time, or to review certain profiles without any signaling to other members, and these features are offered on a pay‑per‑use basis. The precise mix ofpaid and premium features is established over time on a brand‑by‑brand basis and is constantly subject to iteration and evolution.Non-Dating. In addition to our dating business, we also operate a non‑dating business through Match Group’s ownership of The Princeton Review, whichprovides a variety of educational test preparation, academic tutoring and college counseling services. The Princeton Review includes Tutor.com (acquired in 2012)and The Princeton Review (acquired in 2014). In January 2017, Match Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell The Princeton Review to ST Unitas, aglobal education technology company. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2017.RevenueThe substantial majority of the Match Group segment’s revenue is attributable to the dating business. Dating business revenue is substantially derived directlyfrom users in the form of recurring membership fees for subscription-based online personals and related services. Revenue is also earned from online advertising,the purchase of à la carte features and offline events. Non-dating revenue consists primarily of fees received directly from students for in-person and online testpreparation classes, access to online test preparation materials and individual tutoring services.MarketingWe attract the majority of users of our dating products through word‑of‑mouth and other free channels. In addition, many of our brands rely on paid customeracquisition for a significant percentage of their users. Our online marketing activities generally consist of purchasing banner and other display advertising, searchengine marketing, e-mail campaigns and business development or partnership deals. Our offline marketing activities generally consist of television advertising andrelated public relations efforts, as well as events.CompetitionThe dating industry is competitive and has no single, dominant brand globally. We compete with a number of other companies that provide similar dating andmatchmaking products. In addition to other online dating brands, we compete indirectly with offline dating services, such as in‑person matchmakers, and socialmedia platforms. Arguably, our biggest competition in the case of our dating business comes from the traditional ways that people meet each other, and the choicessome people make to not utilize dating products or services.4Table of ContentsWe believe that our ability to compete successfully in the case of our dating business will depend primarily upon the following factors:•our ability to increase consumer acceptance of dating products;•the continued strength of Match Group’s brands;•the breadth and depth of Match Group’s active communities of users relative to those of its competitors;•our ability to evolve our dating products in response to competitors’ offerings, user requirements, social trends and the technological landscape;•our ability to efficiently acquire new users for our dating products;•our ability to continue to optimize our monetization strategies; and•the design and functionality of our dating products.HomeAdvisorOverviewHomeAdvisor is a leading global home services digital marketplace that helps connect consumers with home professionals in North America, as well as inFrance, the Netherlands and Italy under various brands. In November 2016, HomeAdvisor acquired a controlling interest in MyHammer Holding AG, the leadinghome services marketplace in Germany.As of December 31, 2016, HomeAdvisor’s domestic network of home services professionals consisted of approximately 143,000 paying professionals in theUnited States providing services in more than 500 categories ranging from simple home repairs to larger home remodeling projects. HomeAdvisor generatedapproximately 13.2 million domestic service requests from homeowners during the year ended December 31, 2016. HomeAdvisor also operates Felix, a pay-per-call advertising service, CraftJack, a lead generation service, and mHelpDesk, a provider of cloud based field service software for small to mid-size businesses.Consumer ServicesMatching Services. When a consumer submits a request through the HomeAdvisor marketplace, we generally match that consumer with up to four homeservices professionals from our network based on the type of services desired and the consumer’s location. Consumers can then review profiles of home servicesprofessionals with whom they have been matched and select the professional whom they believe best meets their specific needs. In addition to (or in lieu of)submitting a request through our marketplace, consumers can also search, select and contact home service professionals directly through our online directory. In allcases, the consumer is under no obligation to work with home service professionals referred by or found through HomeAdvisor.On-Demand Services. HomeAdvisor also provides two on-demand services that complement its matching services: Instant Booking and Instant Connect(patent-pending). Through Instant Booking, consumers can schedule appointments for select home tasks on-demand with a pre-screened home servicesprofessional instantly across our platforms (website or mobile application), and through Instant Connect, consumers can connect with a home services professionalinstantly via phone.Other Services. In addition to matching and on-demand services, consumers can access our free, online True Cost Guide, which provides project costinformation for more than 400 project types on a local basis, as well as an online library of home services‑related resources, which primarily includes articles abouthome improvement, repair and maintenance, tools to assist consumers with the research, planning and management of their projects and general advice for workingwith home services professionals.Consumers can also access HomeAdvisor services and tools on iOS and Android devices (including the Apple Watch ® ) and through HomeAdvisor's mobileapplication, as well as access its Instant Connect service through Amazon's Echo product.Subscription Services for Home Services ProfessionalsHome services professionals who are new to HomeAdvisor must sign up for an annual membership package. Our basic annual membership package includesmembership in our network of home services professionals, as well as a listing in our online directory and matches through the marketplace. As of December 31,2016, approximately 93% of the approximately 143,000 domestic paying home services professionals within our network had purchased a membership package.We also offer subscription products that include custom website and mobile development and hosting services, as well as integration with mHelpDesk.5Table of ContentsRevenueThe HomeAdvisor segment’s revenue is primarily derived from fees paid by home services professionals for consumer matches (regardless of whether theprofessional ultimately provides the requested service), subscription fees and fees for website hosting services. Fees for matches vary based upon the servicerequested, type of match and where the service is provided.MarketingWe market our services to consumers primarily through television advertising, as well as through search engine marketing and affiliate agreements with thirdparties. Pursuant to these agreements, third parties agree to advertise and promote our services and those of our home services professionals on their websites andwe agree to pay them a fixed fee when visitors from their websites submit a valid service request through our website (on a cost-per-acquisition basis) or clickthrough to our website (on a cost-per-click basis). We also market our services to consumers through e-mails, digital display advertisements, partnerships withother contextually related websites and, to a lesser extent, through direct mail and radio advertising. We market our subscription packages to home servicesprofessionals primarily through our sales force, as well as through search engine marketing, digital media advertising and direct relationships with tradeassociations.CompetitionWe compete with home services-related lead generation services, as well as Internet search engines and directories and with other forms of local advertising,including radio, direct marketing campaigns, yellow pages, newspapers and other offline directories. We also compete with local and national retailers of homeimprovement products that offer or promote installation services. We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the followingfactors:•the size, quality (as determined, in part, by reference to our pre-screening efforts and customer ratings and reviews), diversity and stability of our networkof home services professionals and the quality of the services they provide;•our continued ability to deliver service requests that convert into revenue for our network of home services professionals in a cost-effective manner;•whether our subscription products resonate with (and provide value to) our home services professionals;•the functionality of our websites and mobile applications and the attractiveness of their features and our services generally to consumers and homeservices professionals, as well as our ability to introduce new products and services that resonate with consumers and home services professionals; and•our ability to build and maintain awareness of (and loyalty to) the HomeAdvisor brand.VideoOverviewOur Video segment consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus, CollegeHumor, Notional, IAC Films and Daily Burn.VimeoServices. Vimeo operates a global video sharing platform for creators and their audiences. Through Vimeo, we offer video creators simple, professional gradetools to share, manage, distribute and monetize content online, and provide viewers with a clutter-free environment to watch content across a variety of Internet-enabled devices, including mobile devices and connected television platforms. We offer these basic services free of charge.We also offer premium services through subscription products, which provide paying subscribers with various levels of premium features, including:additional video storage space, advanced video privacy controls, extensive video player customization options, team collaboration, review and workflow tools, e-mail lead generation, premium support and the ability to sell videos and OTT video channels (through VHX, a platform for premium OTT subscription videochannels that we acquired in 2016), directly to consumers. As of December 31, 2016, Vimeo had approximately 768,000 paid subscribers and reached over 240million unique users worldwide.We also provide on-demand services through which video creators can sell videos they create to consumers. As of December 31, 2016, our on-demandservices featured over 60,000 titles in a variety of genres from more than 15,000 creators and sold titles to more than 2.8 million consumers. Titles are added to ourVideo On Demand marketplace by video creators through direct uploads to www.vimeo.com and through negotiated agreements with content owners, producersand distributors to acquire titles.6Table of ContentsWe also provide tools through which video owners and distributors can offer branded, over-the-top (OTT) video channels directly to consumers. Videoowners and distributors can offer their content on a subscription or à la carte basis through applications for all major mobile and set top box platforms.Marketing. We market Vimeo’s services primarily through online marketing efforts, including search engine marketing, social media, e-mail campaigns,display advertising and affiliate marketing, as well as through offline advertising and upgrade channels on the Vimeo platform (website and mobile application).Revenue. Vimeo revenue is derived primarily from subscription fees and, to a lesser extent, from video sales and OTT service fees.Competition. Vimeo competes with a variety of online video providers, including those that serve video creators and consumers through advertising-supported, subscription or transactional fee models. We believe that Vimeo differentiates itself from its competitors by offering a customizable, high definitionvideo player, proprietary uploading and encoding infrastructure and a clutter-free viewing experience (advertisements are not placed in video streams onwww.vimeo.com ). We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily on:•the quality of our technology platform and the viewing and production experiences we provide consumers and video creators and distributors acrossInternet-connected devices (desktop, mobile and television);•whether our subscription and OTT offerings resonate with video creators and distributors;•our ability to attract high-quality content, both for free and fee-based viewing;•the accessibility of our videos on search engines and social media platforms;•the recognition and strength of the Vimeo brand relative to those of our competitors; and•our ability to drive new subscribers and viewers to our platform through various forms of direct advertising.ElectusServices. Through Electus, we provide production and producer services for both unscripted and scripted television, feature film and digital content, primarilyfor initial sale and distribution in the United States. Our content is distributed on a wide range of platforms, including broadcast television, premium and basiccable television, subscription-based and ad-supported video-on-demand services and through theatrical releases and other outlets. We sell and distribute Electusprogramming and other content, together with programming and other content developed by third parties, outside of the United States through ElectusInternational. We also work with various brands to integrate their products into, as well as sponsor, Electus content through our Content Marketing team.In addition, we operate Electus Digital, which consists of the following websites and properties: CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com;YouTube channels WatchLOUD, Nuevon and Hungry; and Big Breakfast (a production company). The various brands and businesses within Electus Digitalspecialize in creating content for digital, television and feature film platforms across a variety of genres, as well as provide branded and third party creativeproduction services. Through Electus, we also operate Notional.Revenue. Electus revenue is derived primarily from media production and distribution and display advertising.Marketing. We do not engage in any formal marketing efforts in the case of our production and executive producer services, instead relying on referrals andthe quality of our services and projects. For content distribution, we rely on our sales force, referrals and the quality of our services and projects, and forinternational distribution only, attendance at industry trade shows. In addition, the platforms to which we license our content for distribution market our contentthrough their own independent marketing efforts. Electus Digital attracts users and audience primarily through social media, search engine marketing and affiliateagreements.Competition. We compete with entertainment studios, production companies, distribution companies, creative agencies and content websites. We believe thatour ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the following factors:•the quality and diversity of our content and the third parties to whom we license our content, as well as the quality of the services provided by licensees ofour content;•our continued ability to create new content that resonates with licensees and viewers; and•our ability to sell integration and sponsorship opportunities for our content.Daily BurnServices. Daily Burn is a health and fitness property that provides streaming fitness and workout videos across a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android,Roku and other Internet-enabled television platforms.7Table of ContentsRevenue. Daily Burn’s revenue consists primarily of subscription fees.Marketing. We market our streaming fitness and workout videos primarily through television advertising, advertising on ad-supported video-on-demandservices and content platforms and search engine marketing.Competition. The fitness and workout market is highly competitive and barriers to entry, particularly in the case of online platforms, are minimal. Wecompete primarily with other streaming fitness and workout platforms and, to a lesser extent, fitness and workout DVDs.8Table of ContentsApplications OverviewOur Applications segment consists of:•Consumer, which includes our direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications, Apalon, which houses our mobile applications, and SlimWare;and•Partnerships, which includes our business-to-business partnership operations.ConsumerThrough our Consumer business, we develop, market and distribute a variety of applications, including desktop applications that are tailored to a number ofspecific online uses and through which users can access search services. The majority of our applications are browser extensions, which consist of a browser tabpage and related technology that together enable users to run search queries directly from their web browsers. Many of our browser extensions are coupled withother applications that we have developed that provide users with access to various forms of content and software capabilities. These applications include:FromDoctoPDF , through which users can convert documents from one format into various others and share them across multiple platforms; MapsGalaxy ,through which users can access accurate street maps, local traffic conditions and aerial and satellite street views; and WeatherBlink , through which users canaccess local weather conditions and satellite radar maps directly from their web browsers. Other applications target users with a special or passionate interest inselect vertical categories (such as recipes, entertainment and religion, among others) or provide users with particular reference information or access to specificcapabilities (such as internet speed and package tracking, among others). We distribute our utility applications directly to consumers free of charge.Apalon is an award-winning mobile development company with one of the largest and most popular portfolios of mobile applications worldwide. SlimWareis a provider of community-powered software and services that clean, repair, update and optimize personal computers.PartnershipsThrough our Partnerships business, we work closely with partners in the software, media and other industries to design and develop customizedbrowser‑based search applications to be bundled and distributed with these partners’ products and services.RevenueSubstantially all of the Applications segment's revenue consists of advertising revenue generated principally through the display of paid listings in response tosearch queries. Paid listings are advertisements displayed on search results pages that generally contain a link to advertiser websites. Paid listings are generallydisplayed based on keywords selected by advertisers. The substantial majority of the paid listings displayed by our Applications businesses are supplied to us byGoogle Inc. ("Google") in the manner provided by and pursuant to a services agreement with Google, which expires on March 31, 2020. The Company may chooseto terminate this agreement effective March 31, 2019.Pursuant to this agreement, those of our Applications businesses that provide search services transmit search queries to Google, which in turn transmits a setof relevant and responsive paid listings back to these businesses for display in search results. This ad-serving process occurs independently of, but concurrentlywith, the generation of algorithmic search results for the same search queries. Google paid listings are displayed separately from algorithmic search results and areidentified as sponsored listings on search results pages. Paid listings are priced on a price per click basis and when a user submits a search query through one of ourApplications businesses and then clicks on a Google paid listing displayed in response to the query, Google bills the advertiser that purchased the paid listingdirectly and shares a portion of the fee charged to the advertiser with us. We recognize paid listing revenue from Google when it delivers the user's click. In caseswhere the user’s click is generated due to the efforts of a third party distributor, we recognize the amount due from Google as revenue and record a revenue shareor other payment obligation to the third party distributor as traffic acquisition costs. See “Item 1A-Risk Factors-We depend upon arrangements with Google andany adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.”To a significantly lesser extent, the Applications segment's revenue also consists of fees related to subscription downloadable applications, fees related to paidmobile downloadable applications and display advertisements.CompetitionWe compete with a wide variety of parties in connection with our efforts to develop, market and distribute applications and related technology directly andthrough third parties. Competitors of our Applications businesses include Google, Yahoo!,9Table of ContentsBing and other third party browser extension, convenience search and applications providers and other search technology and convenience service providers.Moreover, some of the current and potential competitors of our Applications businesses have longer operating histories, greater brand recognition, largercustomer bases and/or significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. As a result, they have the ability to devote comparativelygreater resources to the development and promotion of their products and services, which could result in greater market acceptance of their products and servicesrelative to those offered by us.We believe that the ability of our Applications businesses to compete successfully will depend primarily upon our continued ability to:•create browser extensions and other applications that resonate with consumers (which requires that we continue to bundle attractive features, content andservices, some of which may be owned by third parties, with quality search services);•maintain industry-leading monetization solutions for our applications;•differentiate our browser extensions and other applications from those of our competitors (primarily through providing customized browser tab pages andaccess to multiple search and other services through our browser extensions);•secure cost-effective distribution arrangements with third parties; and•market and distribute our browser extensions and other applications directly to consumers in a cost-effective manner.PublishingOverviewOur Publishing segment consists of:•our Premium Brands business, which includes About.com, Dictionary.com, Investopedia and The Daily Beast; and•our Ask & Other business, which primarily includes Ask.com and CityGrid.Our Publishing businesses publish digital content and/or provide search services to users. Those of our Publishing businesses that publish digital content (ourPremium Brands) generate such content through various sources, including, for example, through a network of “experts” in the case of About.com and internaleditorial staff in the case of The Daily Beast, and/or acquire such content (or the rights to publish such content) from third parties. Those of our Publishingbusinesses that provide search services generally generate and display of a set of algorithmic search results, or hyperlinks to websites deemed relevant to searchqueries entered by users. In addition to these algorithmic search results, paid listings are also generally displayed in response to search queries. The paid listingsdisplayed by our Publishing businesses are supplied to us by Google in the manner provided by and pursuant to our services agreement with Google, which isdescribed above.Premium BrandsOur Premium Brands business primarily consists of the following destination websites:•About.com, which provides detailed information and content written by independent, freelance subject matter experts;•Dictionary.com, which primarily provides online and mobile dictionary, thesaurus and reference services;•Investopedia, a resource for investment and personal finance education and information; and•The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture and entertainment that curates and publishes existing and original online content fromits own roster of contributors in the United States.During 2016, About.com evolved from a general content website to a collection of vertical brands by transitioning content from the various network channelson its general content website to stand-alone vertical domains, each with its own unique branding and user experience. To date, content from four network channels(specifically, Health, Money, Tech, and Home) has been transitioned to four verticals (Verywell.com, TheBalance.com, Lifewire.com and TheSpruce.com,respectively ). We currently intend to launch additional verticals in 2017.10Table of ContentsAsk & OtherOur Ask & Other business consists primarily of:•Ask.com, which provides general search services, as well as question and answer services that provide direct answers to natural-language questions; and•CityGrid, an advertising network that integrates local content and advertising for distribution to affiliated and third party publishers across web andmobile platforms.RevenueThe Publishing segment's revenue consists principally of advertising revenue, which is generated primarily through the display of paid listings in response tosearch queries, display advertisements (sold directly and through programmatic ad sales) and fees related to paid mobile downloadable applications. Thesubstantial majority of the paid listings that our Publishing businesses display are supplied to us by Google in the manner provided by and pursuant to our servicesagreement with Google, which is described above.CompetitionWe compete with a wide variety of parties in connection with our efforts to attract and retain users and advertisers to our Publishing businesses.In terms of publishing digital content, our competitors include destination websites that primarily acquire traffic through paid and algorithmic search results inrelevant vertical categories and social channels. In terms of providing search services, generally our competitors include Google, Yahoo!, Bing and otherdestination search websites and search‑centric portals (some of which provide a broad range of content and services and/or link to various desktop applications).Moreover, some of the current and potential competitors of our Publishing businesses have longer operating histories, greater brand recognition, largercustomer bases and/or significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. As a result, they have the ability to devote comparativelygreater resources to the development and promotion of their products and services, which could result in greater market acceptance of their products and servicesrelative to those offered by us.We believe that the ability of our Publishing businesses to compete successfully will depend primarily upon:•the quality of the content and features on our various Publishing platforms (websites and mobile applications), and the attractiveness of the servicesprovided by these platforms generally, relative to those of our competitors;•our ability to successfully generate and acquire content (or the rights thereto) in a cost-effective manner;•the relevance and authority of the content, search results and answers featured on our various Publishing platforms; and•our ability to successfully market the content and search services offered by our Publishing businesses in a cost-effective manner.OtherOur Other segment consisted of ShoeBuy, an Internet retailer of footwear and related apparel and accessories, and PriceRunner, a shopping comparisonwebsite. PriceRunner was sold in March 2016 and ShoeBuy was sold in December 2016.EmployeesAs of December 31, 2016, IAC and its subsidiaries employed approximately 5,800 full-time employees and approximately 3,300 part-time employees.Substantially all of our part-time employees are employed by Match Group's non-dating businesses and perform academic tutoring, test preparation and collegecounseling services. IAC believes that it generally has good employee relationships.Additional InformationCompany Website and Public Filings. The Company maintains a website at www.iac.com . Neither the information on the Company’s website, nor theinformation on the website of any IAC business, is incorporated by reference into this annual report, or into any other filings with, or into any other informationfurnished or submitted to, the SEC.11Table of ContentsThe Company makes available, free of charge through its website, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reportson Form 8-K (including related amendments) as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been electronically filed with (or furnished to) the SEC.Code of Ethics. The Company’s code of ethics applies to all employees (including IAC’s principal executive officers, principal financial officer andprincipal accounting officer) and directors and is posted on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.iac.com/Investors under the "Code ofEthics" tab. This code of ethics complies with Item 406 of SEC Regulation S-K and the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Any changes to the code of ethicsthat affect the provisions required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K, and any waivers of such provisions of the code of ethics for IAC’s executive officers, seniorfinancial officers or directors, will also be disclosed on IAC’s website.Item 1A. Risk FactorsCautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis annual report on Form 10-K contains “forward‑looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The useof words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans” and “believes,” among others, generally identify forward‑looking statements. Theseforward‑looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: IAC’s future financial performance, IAC’s business prospects and strategy, anticipatedtrends and prospects in the industries in which IAC’s businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward‑looking statements are based on IACmanagement's expectations and assumptions about future events as of the date of this annual report, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changesin 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, the riskfactors set forth below. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect IAC’s business, financial condition and results of operations mayarise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward‑looking statements discussed in this annual 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 thisannual report. IAC does not undertake to update these forward‑looking statements.Risk FactorsMr. Diller and certain members of his family collectively have sole voting and/or investment power over a significant percentage of the voting power of ourstock. As a result, Mr. Diller and these family members are able to exercise significant influence over the composition of our Board of Directors, matterssubject to stockholder approval and our operations.As of January 27, 2017, Mr. Diller, his spouse, Diane von Furstenberg, and his stepson, Alexander von Furstenberg, collectively beneficially owned5,789,499 shares of IAC Class B common stock and 136,711 shares of IAC common stock, all of which were held in trusts for the benefit of Mr. Diller and certainmembers of his family, and 1,711 shares of IAC common stock held by a private foundation. As of that date, the shares of IAC Class B common stock beneficiallyowned by Mr. Diller and certain members of his family collectively represented 100% of IAC’s outstanding Class B common stock and, together with the shares ofIAC common stock also beneficially owned by these individuals, represented approximately 44.7% of the total outstanding voting power of IAC. Mr. Diller alsoholds 550,000 vested options and 750,000 unvested options to purchase IAC common stock.In addition, pursuant to an amended and restated governance agreement between IAC and Mr. Diller, for so long as Mr. Diller serves as IAC’s Chairman andSenior Executive and he beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) at least 5,000,000 shares of IAC Class Bcommon stock and/or common stock in which he has a pecuniary interest (including IAC securities beneficially owned by him directly and indirectly through trustsfor the benefit of him and certain members of his family), he generally has the right to consent to limited matters in the event that IAC’s ratio of total debt toEBITDA (as defined in the governance agreement) equals or exceeds four to one over a continuous twelve-month period.As a result of IAC securities beneficially owned by Mr. Diller and certain members of his family, Mr. Diller and these family members are, collectively,currently in a position to influence, subject to our organizational documents and Delaware law, the composition of IAC’s Board of Directors and the outcome ofcorporate actions requiring shareholder approval, such as mergers, business combinations and dispositions of assets, among other corporate transactions. Inaddition, this concentration of investment and voting power could discourage others from initiating a potential merger, takeover or other change of controltransaction that may otherwise be beneficial to IAC, which could adversely affect the market price of IAC securities.12Table of ContentsWe depend on our key personnel.Our future success will depend upon our continued ability to identify, hire, develop, motivate and retain highly skilled individuals, with the continuedcontributions of our senior management being especially critical to our success. Competition for well-qualified employees across IAC and its various businesses isintense and our continued ability to compete effectively depends, in part, upon our ability to attract new employees. While we have established programs to attractnew employees and provide incentives to retain existing employees, particularly our senior management, we cannot assure you that we will be able to attract newemployees or retain the services of our senior management or any other key employees in the future. Effective succession planning is also important to our futuresuccess. If we fail to ensure the effective transfer of senior management knowledge and smooth transitions involving senior management across our variousbusinesses, our ability to execute short and long term strategic, financial and operating goals, as well as our business, financial condition and results of operationsgenerally, could be adversely affected.We depend upon arrangements with Google and any adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results ofoperations.A substantial portion of our consolidated revenue is attributable to a services agreement with Google. Pursuant to this agreement, we display and syndicatepaid listings provided by Google in response to search queries generated by users of our Publishing and Applications properties. In exchange for making our searchtraffic available to Google, we receive a share of the revenue generated by the paid listings supplied to us, as well as certain other search‑related services. Ourcurrent agreement with Google expires on March 31, 2020. The Company may choose to terminate this agreement effective March 31, 2019.The amount of revenue we receive from Google depends upon a number of factors outside of our control, including the amount Google charges foradvertisements, the efficiency of Google’s system in attracting advertisers and serving up paid listings in response to search queries and parameters established byGoogle regarding the number and placement of paid listings displayed in response to search queries. In addition, Google makes judgments about the relativeattractiveness (to advertisers) of clicks on paid listings from searches performed on our Publishing and Applications properties and these judgments factor into theamount of revenue we receive. Google also makes judgments about the relative attractiveness (to users) of paid listings from searches and these judgments factorinto the amount of advertisements we can purchase. Changes to the amount Google charges to advertisers, Google’s paid listings network efficiency, its judgmentabout the relative attractiveness to advertisers of clicks on paid listings from our Publishing and Applications properties or the parameters applicable to the displayof paid listings could result in a decrease in the amount of revenue we receive and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results ofoperations. Such changes could come about for a number of reasons, including general market conditions, competition or policy and operating decisions made byGoogle.Our services agreement with Google also requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google for the use of its brands and services,including with respect to which products and applications may access Google's services, and the manner in which Google’s paid listings are displayed withinsearch results across various platforms and products. Our services agreement also requires that we establish guidelines to govern certain activities of third parties towhom we syndicate paid listings, including the manner in which these parties drive search traffic to their websites and display paid listings. Google may generallyunilaterally update its own policies and guidelines without advance notice, which could in turn require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certainof, our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition andresults of operations. Noncompliance with Google’s guidelines by us or the third parties to whom we are permitted to syndicate paid listings or through which wesecure distribution arrangements for our applications could, if not cured, result in Google’s suspension of some or all of its services to our websites or the websitesof our third party partners or the termination of the services agreement by Google.The termination of the services agreement by Google, the curtailment of IAC’s rights under the agreement (whether pursuant to the terms thereof orotherwise) or the failure of Google to perform its obligations under the agreement would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results ofoperations. If any of these events were to occur, we may not be able to find another suitable alternate paid listings provider (or if an alternate provider were found,the economic and other terms of the agreement and the quality of paid listings may be inferior relative to our arrangements with, and the paid listings supplied by,Google) or otherwise replace the lost revenues.13Table of ContentsGeneral economic events or trends, particularly those that reduce advertising spending and/or adversely impact consumer confidence, could harm ourbusiness, financial condition and results of operations.A substantial portion of our consolidated revenue (primarily revenue from our Applications and Publishing segments) is attributable to online advertising.Accordingly, we are particularly sensitive to events and trends that could result in decreased advertising expenditures. Advertising expenditures have historicallybeen cyclical in nature, reflecting overall economic conditions and budgeting and buying patterns, as well as levels of consumer confidence and discretionaryspending.Similarly, some of our businesses (primarily HomeAdvisor) are particularly sensitive to events and trends that adversely impact consumer confidence andspending behavior. For example, in the event of a general economic downturn or sudden disruption in business conditions, consumer confidence, spending levelsand credit availability could be adversely affected. The occurrence of any of these events or trends could result in consumers delaying or foregoing home servicesprojects, which could result in a decrease in fees paid by home service professionals for consumer matches, which could adversely affect our business, financialcondition and results of operations. We could also experience turnover in our network of home services professionals given that a significant number of our homeservices professionals are sole proprietorships and small businesses, and as such, are particularly sensitive to events and trends that adversely impact consumerconfidence and spending behavior. While these home services professionals are required to agree that they will operate in accordance with our terms andconditions, we do not enter into long‑term agreements with them. Any turnover, if significant or recurring over a prolonged period, could result in a decrease intraffic to our properties and increased costs, all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.In the recent past, adverse economic conditions have caused, and if such conditions were to recur in the future they could cause, decreases and/or delays inadvertising expenditures and discretionary spending by consumers, which would reduce our revenues and adversely affect our business, financial condition andresults of operations.Our success depends, in part, upon the continued growth and acceptance of online advertising, particularly paid listings, as an effective alternative totraditional, offline advertising and the continued commercial use of the Internet.We continue to compete with traditional advertising media, including television, radio and print, in addition to a multitude of websites with high levels oftraffic and online advertising networks, for a share of available advertising expenditures and expect to face continued competition as more emerging media andtraditional offline media companies continue to enter the online advertising market. We believe that the continued growth and acceptance of online advertisinggenerally will depend, to a large extent, on its perceived effectiveness and the acceptance of related advertising models (particularly in the case of mobileadvertising), the continued growth in commercial use of the Internet (particularly abroad), the extent to which web browsers, software programs and/or otherapplications that limit or prevent advertising from being displayed become commonplace and the extent to which the industry is able to effectively manage clickfraud. Any lack of growth in the market for online advertising, particularly for paid listings, or any decrease in the effectiveness and value of online advertising(whether due to changes in laws, changes in industry practices, the emergence of technologies that can block the display of advertisements across platforms orother developments) would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.The distribution and use of our products and services depends, in part, on third parties.We distribute our products and services through a variety of third party publishers and distribution channels. For example, as our users and customersincreasingly access our products and services through mobile applications, we (primarily in the case of Match Group’s dating business and Apalon, one of thebusinesses within our Applications segment) increasingly depend upon the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store to distribute our mobile applications. BothApple and Google have broad discretion to change their respective terms and conditions applicable to the distribution of our mobile applications, and to interprettheir respective terms and conditions in ways that may limit, eliminate or otherwise interfere with our ability to distribute our mobile applications through theirstores. We cannot assure you that Apple or Google will not limit or eliminate or otherwise interfere with the distribution of our mobile applications. If either orboth of them did so, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.The use of certain of our products and services also depends, in part, on third parties. For example, users of Match Group's Tinder dating product currentlyregister for (and log in to) Tinder exclusively through their Facebook profiles. While Match Group is currently in the process of developing an alternateauthentication method that would allow users to register for (and log into) Tinder using their mobile phone number, no assurances can be provided that users willuse this method versus registering for (and logging into) Tinder through their Facebook profiles. Facebook has broad discretion to change its terms and conditionsapplicable to the use of its platform and to interpret its terms and conditions in ways that could limit, eliminate or14Table of Contentsotherwise interfere with our ability to use Facebook as an authentication method and if Facebook did so and no alternate authentication method is available (or thealternate method Match Group ultimately develops is not adopted by users), Match Group’s (and in turn, our) business, financial condition and results of operationscould be adversely affected.Lastly, certain of the businesses within our Applications and Publishing segments have entered into (and expect to continue to enter into) agreements todistribute search boxes, browser extensions and other applications to users through third parties. Most of these agreements are either non‑exclusive and short‑termin nature or, in the case of long‑term or exclusive agreements, are terminable by either party in certain specified circumstances. In addition, a few of theseagreements collectively represent a significant percentage of the revenue generated by our Partnerships business. The inability of these businesses to enter into new(or renew existing) agreements to distribute search boxes, browser extensions and other applications through third parties for any reason would result in decreasesin traffic to our various properties, queries and advertising revenue, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results ofoperations.Our success depends, in part, on our continued ability to introduce new and enhanced content, products and services in response to evolving trends andtechnologies and that otherwise resonate with our users and customers.We may not be able to convert traffic into repeat users and customers unless we continue to introduce new and enhanced content, products and services inresponse to evolving trends and technologies and provide quality products and services that otherwise resonate with our users and customers.The development of new content, products and services, as well as the identification of new business opportunities in this dynamic environment, requiresignificant time and resources. We may not be able to adapt quickly enough to these changes, appropriately time the introduction of new content, products andservices or identify new business opportunities in a timely manner. Also, these changes could require us to modify related infrastructures and our failure to do socould render our existing websites, applications, services and proprietary technologies obsolete. Our failure to respond to any of these changes appropriately andefficiently could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.In addition, third parties could continue to develop technologies and policies that may interfere with the ability of users to access or utilize our products andservices generally, otherwise make users less likely to use our products and services or interfere with the advertising efforts of our various businesses. For example,third parties have developed technologies that can block the display of online advertisements across platforms (particularly and increasingly in the case withmobile platforms) and that provide users with the ability to opt out of advertising products. In addition, third parties continue to introduce technologies (includingnew and enhanced web browsers and operating systems) that may limit or prevent certain types of applications from being installed and/or have features andpolicies that significantly lessen the likelihood that users will install our applications or that previously installed applications will remain in active use. Our failureto successfully modify our websites and products in a cost-effective manner in response to the introduction and adoption of new technologies, or our failure to findalternative sources of revenue to support websites and products that currently generate revenue through advertising, could adversely affect our business, financialcondition and results of operations.Lastly, while the continued introduction of new content, products and services is critical to our success, by definition, new content, products and serviceshave limited operating histories, which could make it difficult for us to evaluate our current business and future prospects. For example, through Match Group, weseek to tailor each of our dating products to meet the preferences of specific communities of users. Building a given dating product is generally an iterative processthat occurs over a meaningful period of time and involves considerable resources and expenditures. Although certain of our newer dating products haveexperienced significant growth over relatively short periods of time, the historical growth rates of these dating products are not necessarily an indicator of futuregrowth rates for our newer dating products generally. We have encountered, and may continue to encounter, risks and difficulties as we build new content, brandsand products. The failure to successfully address these risks and difficulties could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Marketing efforts designed to drive traffic to our various websites may not be successful or cost-effective.Traffic building and conversion initiatives involve considerable expenditures for online and offline advertising and marketing. We have made, and expect tocontinue to make, significant expenditures for search engine marketing (primarily in the form of the purchase of keywords, which we purchase primarily throughGoogle and, to a lesser extent, Microsoft and Yahoo!), online display advertising and traditional offline advertising (including television) in connection with theseinitiatives, which may not be successful or cost-effective. Historically, we have had to increase advertising and marketing expenditures over time in order to attractand retain users and customers and sustain our growth.15Table of ContentsIn the case of paid advertising generally, our ability to market our brands on any given property or channel is subject to the policies of the relevant third partyseller, publisher of advertising (including through search engines and social networks and platforms) or marketing affiliate. As a result, any such third party couldlimit our ability to purchase certain types of advertising or advertise some of our products and services, which could affect our ability to compete effectively and,in turn, adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that we will not be limited or prohibited from usingcertain current or prospective marketing channels in the case of any of our businesses in the future. If this were to happen in the case of a significant marketingchannel and/or for a significant period of time, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, if we fail tocomply with the policies of third party sellers, publishers of advertising or marketing affiliates, our advertisements could be removed without notice and/or ouraccounts could be suspended or terminated, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.In the case of our search engine marketing and optimization efforts, our failure to respond successfully to rapid and frequent changes in the pricing andoperating dynamics of search engines, as well as changing policies and guidelines applicable to keyword advertising (which may be unilaterally updated byGoogle, Microsoft and Yahoo! without advance notice), could adversely affect both the placement of paid listings that appear in response to keywords wepurchase, the pricing of online advertising we purchase generally and how our websites rank within search results, any or all of which would increase our costs andadversely impact the effectiveness of our advertising efforts overall.Certain of our businesses engage in efforts similar to search engine optimization involving Facebook and other social media platforms (for example,developing content designed to appear higher in a given Facebook News Feed and generate "likes") that involve challenges and risks similar to those faced inconnection with our broader search engine marketing and optimization efforts. Also, search engines continue to expand their offerings into other, non-searchrelated categories, and in certain instances display their own integrated or related product and service offerings in a more prominent manner than those of thirdparties within their search results. Continued expansion and competition from search engines could result in a substantial decrease in traffic to our variousproperties, as well as increased costs if we were to replace free traffic with paid traffic, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and resultsof operations.Separately, evolving consumer behavior can affect the availability of cost-effective marketing opportunities. For example, as traditional television viewershipdeclines and consumers spend more time on mobile devices rather than desktop computers, the reach of many of traditional online and offline advertising channelsis contracting. To continue to reach potential users and customers, we must continue to identify and devote more of our overall marketing expenditures to neweradvertising channels, such as mobile and online video platforms, as well as targeted campaigns in which we communicate directly with potential, former andcurrent users via new virtual means. Generally, the opportunities in (and sophistication of) newer advertising channels are undeveloped and unproven relative toopportunities in traditional online and offline channels and if we are unable to continue to appropriately manage and fine‑tune our marketing efforts in response tothese and other trends in the advertising industry, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.Lastly, we also enter into various arrangements with third parties in an effort to drive traffic to our various websites and mobile applications, whicharrangements are generally more cost-effective than traditional marketing efforts. If we are unable to renew existing (and enter into new) arrangements of thisnature, sales and marketing costs as a percentage of revenue would increase over the long-term.Any failure to attract and acquire new (and retain existing) traffic, users and customers in a cost-effective manner could adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations.Communicating with our users via e-mail is critical to our success, and any erosion in our ability to communicate in this fashion that is not sufficientlyreplaced by other means could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations .Primarily in the case of Match Group’s dating business, one of our primary means of communicating with users and customers and keeping them engagedwith our products and services is via e-mail. As consumer habits evolve in the era of smart phones and messaging/social networking apps, usage of e-mail,particularly among younger users and customers, has declined. In addition, deliverability and other restrictions imposed by third party e-mail providers and/orapplicable law could limit or prevent our ability to send e-mails to our users and customers. A continued and significant erosion in our ability to communicatesuccessfully with our users and customers via e-mail could have an adverse impact on user and customer experience, levels of user engagement and, in the case ofMatch Group’s dating businesses, the rate at which non‑paying users become paid members. While we continually work to find new means of communicating andconnecting with our users and customers (for example, through push notifications), we cannot assure you that such alternative means of communication will16Table of Contentsbe as effective as e-mail has been historically. Any failure to develop or take advantage of new means of communication could have an adverse effect on ourbusiness, financial condition and results of operations.Our success depends, in part, on our ability to build, maintain and/or enhance our various brands.Through our various businesses, we own and operate a number of widely known consumer brands with strong brand appeal within their respective industries,as well as a number of emerging brands that we are in the process of building. We believe that our success depends, in part, upon our continued ability to maintainand enhance our established brands, as well as build awareness of (and loyalty to) our emerging brands. Our brands and brand-building efforts could be negativelyimpacted by a number of factors, including product and service quality concerns, consumer complaints, actions brought by consumers, governmental or regulatoryauthorities and related media coverage and data protection and security breaches. Moreover, the failure to market our products and services successfully (or in acost-effective manner), the inability to develop and introduce products and services that resonate with consumers and/or the inability to adapt quickly enough(and/or in a cost effective manner) to evolving changes in the Internet and related technologies, applications and devices, could adversely impact our variousbrands and brand-building efforts, and in turn, our business, financial condition and results of operations.Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect our results of operations.We operate in various international markets, primarily in various jurisdictions within the European Union, and as result are exposed to foreign exchange riskfor both the Euro and British Pound ("GBP"). During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, approximately 26% of our total revenues wereinternational revenues. We translate international revenues into U.S. dollar-denominated operating results and during periods of a strengthening U.S. dollar, ourinternational revenues will be reduced when translated into U.S. dollars. In addition, as foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate, the translation of ourinternational revenues into U.S. dollar-denominated operating results affects the period-over-period comparability of such results.Our primary exposure to foreign currency exchange risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency otherthan the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro. Since the average Euro versus the U.S. dollar exchange rate in 2016 was essentially flat compared to 2015, the translationof our international results into U.S. dollars did not significantly reduce our revenue nor did it have a significant effect on the period-over-period comparability ofour U.S dollar-denominated operating results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 versus December 31, 2015. To the extent that the U.S. dollar continuesto strengthen relative to the Euro, the translation of our international revenues into U.S. dollars will reduce our U.S. dollar-denominated operating results and willaffect their period-over-period comparability.Fluctuating foreign exchange rates can also result in foreign currency exchange gains and losses. While foreign currency exchange gains and losseshistorically have not been material to the Company, the significant decline in the GBP due to the Brexit vote on June 23, 2016 generated significant foreigncurrency exchange gains during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. See "Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—ForeignCurrency Exchange Risk."Historically, we have not hedged any foreign currency exposures. The continued growth and expansion of our international operations into new countriesincreases our exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Significant foreign exchange rate fluctuations, in the case of one currency or collectively with othercurrencies, could adversely affect our future results of operations.As the distribution of our dating products through app stores increases, in order to maintain our profit margins, we may need to offset increasing app store feesby decreasing traditional marketing expenditures, increasing user volume or monetization per user or by engaging in other efforts to increase revenue ordecrease costs generally, or our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected .As users of our dating products continue to shift to mobile solutions, we increasingly rely upon the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store to distributeour mobile applications. For example, while our mobile dating applications are generally free to download from these stores, we offer our users the opportunity topurchase paid memberships and certain à la carte features through these applications. We determine the prices at which these memberships and features are soldand, in exchange for facilitating the purchase of these memberships and features through these applications to users who download our applications from thesestores, we pay Apple and Google, as applicable, a share (generally 30%) of the revenue we receive from these transactions. As the distribution of our datingproducts through app stores increases, we may need to offset these increased app store fees by decreasing traditional marketing expenditures as a percentage ofrevenue, increasing user volume or monetization per user, or by engaging in other efforts to increase revenue or decrease costs generally, or our business, financialcondition and results of operations could be adversely affected.17Table of ContentsOur success depends, in part, on our ability to develop and monetize mobile versions of our products and services.Our success depends, in part, on our ability to develop and monetize mobile versions of our products and services. While many of our users continue toaccess our products and services through personal computers, users of (and usage volumes on) mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, continue toincrease relative to those of personal computers. While we have developed mobile versions of certain of our products and services (and have developed certainproducts and services exclusively for mobile devices) and intend to continue to do so in the future, we may not be able to monetize these applications as effectivelyas we monetize our non-mobile products and services.In addition, the success of our mobile applications is dependent on their interoperability with various mobile operating systems, technologies, networks andstandards that we do not control and any changes in any of these things that compromise the quality or functionality of our products and services could adverselyimpact usage of our products and services on mobile devices and, in turn, our ability to attract advertisers. Our failure or inability to successfully respond to thegeneral shift of users and customers to mobile devices could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Each of our dating products monetizes users at different rates. If a meaningful migration of our user base from our higher monetizing dating products to ourlower monetizing dating products were to occur, it could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Through Match Group, we own, operate and manage a large and diverse portfolio of dating products. Each dating product has its own mix of free and paidfeatures designed to optimize the user experience for, and revenue generation from, that product’s community of users. In general, the mix of features for thevarious dating products within our more established brands leads to higher monetization rates per user than the mix of features for the various dating productswithin our newer brands. If a significant portion of our user base were to migrate to our less profitable brands, our business, financial condition and results ofoperations could be adversely affected.Our success depends, in part, on the integrity and quality of our systems and infrastructures and those of third parties. System interruptions and the lack ofintegration and redundancy in our and third party information systems may affect our business.To succeed, our systems and infrastructures must perform well on a consistent basis. From time to time, we may experience occasional system interruptionsthat make some or all of our systems or data unavailable or that prevent us from providing products and services; any such interruption could arise for any numberof reasons. Furthermore, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, acts of God and other similar events or disruptionsmay damage or interrupt computer, data, broadband or other communications systems at any time. Any event of this nature could cause system interruptions,delays and loss of critical data, and could prevent us from providing services to users and customers. While we have backup systems in place for certain aspects ofour operations, our systems are not fully redundant and disaster recovery planning is not sufficient for all eventualities. In addition, we may not have adequateinsurance coverage to compensate for losses from a major interruption. Any such interruptions or outages, regardless of the cause, could negatively impact theexperiences of our users and customers with our products and services, tarnish our brands’ reputation and decrease demand for our products and services, any or allof which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.We also continually work to expand and enhance the efficiency and scalability of our technology and network systems to improve the experiences of ourusers and customers, accommodate substantial increases in the volume of traffic to our properties, ensure acceptable page load times and keep up with changes intechnology and user and customer preferences. Any failure to do so in a timely and cost-effective manner could adversely affect the experiences of our users andcustomers with our products and services and thereby negatively impact demand for our products and services, and could increase our costs, any of which couldadversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.We also rely on third party computer systems, data center service providers, cloud-based web hosting services, broadband and other communications systemsand service providers in connection with the provision of our products and services generally, as well as to facilitate and process certain transactions with our usersand customers. We have no control over any of these third parties or their operations.Any interruptions, outages or delays in our systems or those of our third party providers, changes in service levels provided by these systems or deteriorationin the performance of these systems, could impair our ability to provide our products and services and/or process certain transactions with users and customers. Ifany of these events were to occur, it could damage18Table of Contentsour reputation and result in the loss of current and potential users and customers, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition andresults of operations and otherwise be costly to remedy.We may not be able to protect our systems, infrastructures and technologies from cyberattacks. In addition, we may be adversely impacted by cyberattacksexperienced by third parties. Any disruption of our systems, infrastructures and technologies, or compromise of our user data or other information, due tocyberattacks could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.We are regularly under attack by perpetrators of malicious technology-related events, such as cyberattacks, computer hacking, computer viruses, worms, botattacks or other destructive or disruptive software, distributed denial of service attacks, attempts to misappropriate customer information (including credit cardinformation) or other malicious activities. Events of this nature could compromise the integrity of our systems, infrastructures and technologies, as well as theproducts and services offered by our various businesses, which could in turn adversely affect our users and customers. The incidence of events of this nature (orany combination thereof) is on the rise worldwide.While we continuously develop and maintain systems to detect and prevent events of this nature from impacting our various businesses (and their respectivesystems, infrastructures, technologies, products, services, users and customers), and have invested (and continue to invest) heavily in these efforts and relatedtraining, these efforts are costly and require ongoing monitoring and updating as technologies change and efforts to overcome preventative security measuresbecome more sophisticated. Despite our efforts, we cannot assure you that we will not experience significant events of this nature in the future and if such an eventdoes occur, that it will not have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.Any cyberattack or security breach we experience could damage our systems, infrastructures and technologies and/or those of our users and customers,prevent us from providing our products and services, compromise the integrity of our products and services, damage our reputation, erode our brands and/or becostly to remedy, as well as subject us to investigations by regulatory authorities and/or litigation that could result in liability to third parties. Even if we do notexperience such events, the impact of any such events experienced by third parties with whom we do business (or upon whom we otherwise rely in connection withour day to day operations) could have a similar effect. Moreover, even cyberattacks and security breaches that do not impact us directly may result in a loss ofconsumer confidence generally, which could make consumers and users less likely to use our products and services.In addition, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses resulting from any of these events.If the security of personal and confidential user information, including credit card information, that we maintain and store is breached or otherwise accessedby unauthorized persons, it may be costly to mitigate the impact of such an event, our reputation could be harmed and our business, financial condition andresults of operations could be adversely affected.We receive, process, store and transmit a significant amount of personal user and other confidential information, including credit card information, andenable our users to share their personal information with each other. In some cases, we retain third party vendors to store this information. We continuouslydevelop and maintain systems to protect the security, integrity and confidentiality of this information, but cannot guarantee that inadvertent or unauthorized use ordisclosure will not occur or that third parties will not gain unauthorized access to this information despite our efforts. If any such event were to occur, we may notbe able to remedy the event, and we may have to expend significant capital and resources to mitigate the impact of such an event, and to develop and implementprotections to prevent future events of this nature from occurring. If a breach of our security (or the security of our vendors and partners) occurs, the perception ofthe effectiveness of our security measures and our reputation may be harmed, we could lose current and potential users and the recognition of our various brandsand their competitive positions could be diminished, any or all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.We are subject to a number of risks related to credit card payments, including data security breaches and fraud that we or third parties experience oradditional regulation, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Our various businesses accept payment from our users and customers primarily through credit card transactions and certain online payment service providers.The ability of these businesses to access credit card information on a real time‑basis without having to proactively reach out to the consumer each time theyprocess a payment for products and services (including auto‑renewal payments or payments for the purchase of a premium feature on or with any of our productsor services) is critical to our success.19Table of ContentsWhen we experience (or a third party experiences) a data security breach involving credit card information, affected cardholders will often cancel their creditcards. In the case of a breach experienced by a third party, the more sizable the third party’s customer base and the greater the number of credit card accountsimpacted, the more likely it is that our users and customers would be impacted by such a breach. To the extent our users and customers are ever affected by such abreach experienced by us or a third party, affected individuals would need to be contacted to obtain new credit card information and process any pendingtransactions. It is likely that we would not be able to reach all affected individuals, and even if we could, new credit card information for some individuals may notbe obtained and some pending transactions may not be processed, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Even if our users and customers are not directly impacted by a given data security breach, they may lose confidence in the ability of service providers toprotect their personal information generally, which could cause them to stop using their credit cards online and choose alternative payment methods that are not asconvenient for us or restrict our ability to process payments without significant user and customer effort.Additionally, if we fail to adequately prevent fraudulent credit card transactions, we may face litigation, fines, governmental enforcement action, civilliability, diminished public perception of our security measures, significantly higher credit card‑related costs and substantial remediation costs, any of which couldadversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Finally, the passage or adoption of any legislation or regulation affecting the ability of service providers to periodically charge users and customers forrecurring membership payments may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.The processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal data could give rise to liabilities as a result of governmental regulation, conflicting legal requirementsor differing views of personal privacy rights and compliance with laws designed to prevent unauthorized access of personal data could be costly.We receive, transmit and store a large volume of personal information and other user data (including personal credit card data, as well as private content(such as videos and correspondence)) in connection with the processing of search queries, the provision of online products and services, transactions with users andcustomers and advertising on our websites. The sharing, storage, use, disclosure and protection of this information are determined by the respective privacy anddata security policies of our various businesses. These policies are, in turn, subject to federal, state and foreign laws and regulations, as well as evolving industrystandards and practices, regarding privacy generally and the sharing, storage, use disclosure and protection of personal information and user data. These laws,regulations, standards and practices are changing, inconsistent and conflicting and subject to differing interpretations, and new laws, regulations, standards andpractices of this nature are adopted from time to time.For example, in 2016, the European Commission: (i) and the United States reached an agreement on a new framework for transfers of personal data, the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, which provides a safe harbor for U.S. companies that transfer data from the EU to the U.S. and (ii) adopted the General Data ProtectionRegulation (the "GDPR"), a comprehensive European Union privacy and data protection reform that will become effective in May 2018 and will supersede theEuropean Union Data Protection Directive (the "EU Directive") currently in place. The GDPR imposes stricter standards regarding the sharing, storage, use,disclosure and protection of end user data and increased penalties for non-compliance relative to the EU Directive. In addition, the potential exit from the EuropeanUnion by the United Kingdom could result in the application of new and conflicting data privacy and protection laws and standards to our operations in the UnitedKingdom and our handling our personal data of users located in the United Kingdom. In addition, there are a number of draft privacy laws and regulations underconsideration in the U.S. (including in various states) and in various foreign jurisdictions in which we do business.While we believe that we comply with applicable privacy policies, laws and regulations, as well as evolving industry standards and practices relating toprivacy and data security in all material respects, there is no assurance that we will not be subject to claims that we have violated applicable laws and regulations,standard and practices, that we will be able to successfully defend against such claims or that we will not be subject to significant fines and penalties in the event ofnon-compliance. Moreover, any failure or perceived failure by us (or the third parties with whom we have contracted to handle such information) to comply withapplicable privacy laws, privacy policies or privacy‑related contractual obligations or any compromise of security that results in unauthorized access to personalinformation could result in governmental enforcement actions, significant fines, litigation, claims of breach of contract and indemnity by third parties and adversepublicity. In the case of such an event, our reputation may be harmed, we could lose current and potential users and the competitive positions of our various brandscould be diminished, any or all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.20Table of ContentsLastly, compliance with the numerous privacy and data protection laws in the various countries in which our businesses operate (particularly the GDPR)could be costly, particularly as these laws become more comprehensive in scope, more commonplace and continue to evolve. If these costs are significant, ourbusiness, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.Our indebtedness may affect our ability to operate our business, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results ofoperations. We and our subsidiaries may incur additional indebtedness, including secured indebtedness.As of December 31, 2016, we had total debt outstanding of approximately $1.6 billion, including $1.2 billion of total debt outstanding at Match Group. As ofthis date, we had borrowing availability of $300 million, and Match Group had borrowing availability of $500 million, under our respective revolving creditfacilities. Neither Match Group nor any of its subsidiaries guarantee any indebtedness of IAC or are subject to any of the covenants related to such indebtedness.Similarly, neither IAC nor any of its subsidiaries (other than Match Group and its subsidiaries) guarantee any indebtedness of Match Group or are subject to any ofthe covenants related to such indebtedness.Our indebtedness and Match Group's indebtedness could have important consequences, such as:•limiting our respective abilities to obtain additional financing to fund working capital needs, acquisitions, capital expenditures or other debt servicerequirements or for other purposes;•limiting our respective abilities to use operating cash flow in other areas of our respective businesses because we must dedicate a substantial portion ofthese funds to service debt;•limiting our respective abilities to compete with other companies who are not as highly leveraged, as we may be less capable of responding to adverseeconomic and industry conditions;•restricting us from making strategic acquisitions, developing properties or exploiting business opportunities;•restricting the way in which we conduct business because of financial and operating covenants in the agreements governing our respective existing andfuture indebtedness;•exposing us to potential events of default (if not cured or waived) under financial and operating covenants contained in our or our respectivesubsidiaries’ debt instruments that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results;•increasing our vulnerability to a downturn in general economic conditions or in pricing of our products and services; and•limiting our respective abilities to react to changing market conditions in the various industries in which we do business.In addition to our respective debt service obligations, our and Match Group’s operations require substantial investments on a continuing basis. Our ability orthe ability of Match Group to make scheduled debt payments, to refinance obligations with respect to our indebtedness and to fund capital and non‑capitalexpenditures necessary to maintain the condition of our respective operating assets and properties, as well as to provide capacity for the growth of our respectivebusinesses, depends on our respective financial and operating performance, which, in turn, is subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business,competitive, legal and other factors.Subject to certain restrictions in the agreements governing our and Match Group’s indebtedness, we and our subsidiaries may incur significant additionalindebtedness, including additional secured indebtedness. Although the terms of agreements governing our and Match Group’s indebtedness contain restrictions onthe incurrence of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and additional indebtedness incurred incompliance with these restrictions could be significant. If new debt is added to our or our subsidiaries’ current debt levels, the risks described above could increase.Also, in the event a default has occurred or our leverage ratio exceeds thresholds specified in the agreements governing our indebtedness, our ability to paydividends or to make distributions and repurchase or redeem our stock would be limited and the agreements governing Match Group's indebtedness contain similarrestrictions. See "Item 7-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Financial Position, Liquidity and CapitalResources-Financial Position."21Table of ContentsWe may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our current and planned indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy ourobligations under our indebtedness that may not be successful.Our ability and the ability of Match Group to satisfy our respective debt obligations will depend upon, among other things:•our future financial and operating performance, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business, regulatory and otherfactors, many of which are beyond our control; and•our future ability and the future ability of Match Group to borrow under our respective revolving credit agreements, the availability of which will dependon, among other things, compliance with the covenants in the then‑existing agreements governing such indebtedness.There can be no assurance that we or Match Group will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that we or Match Group will be able to draw underour respective revolving credit agreements or otherwise, in an amount sufficient to fund our respective liquidity needs. See also "-We may not freely access thecash of Match Group and its subsidiaries" below.If cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to service indebtedness, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets, seekadditional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debtservice obligations. Our ability to restructure or refinance our debt will depend on the condition of the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. Anyrefinancing of our debt could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict our businessoperations. In addition, the terms of existing or future debt agreements may restrict us from adopting some of these alternatives. In the absence of such operatingresults and resources, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations, sell equity, and/or negotiatewith our lenders to restructure the applicable debt, in order to meet our debt service and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositionsfor fair market value or at all. The agreements governing our and Match Group’s indebtedness may restrict, or market or business conditions may limit, our abilityto avail ourselves of some or all of these options. Furthermore, any proceeds that we could realize from any such dispositions may not be adequate to meet our debtservice obligations then due.We may not freely access the cash of Match Group and its subsidiaries.The Company's potential sources of cash include our available cash balances, net cash from the operating activities of our subsidiaries, availability underIAC's revolving credit facility and proceeds from asset sales, including marketable securities. The ability of our operating subsidiaries to pay dividends or to makeother payments or advances to us depends on their individual operating results and any statutory, regulatory or contractual restrictions to which they may be or maybecome subject. Agreements governing Match Group's indebtedness limit the payment of dividends or the making of distributions, loans or advances tostockholders, including IAC. In addition, because Match Group is a separate and distinct legal entity with public shareholders, it has no obligation to provide uswith funds for payment obligations, whether by dividends, distributions, loans or other payments.You may experience dilution with respect to your investment in IAC, and IAC may experience dilution with respect to its investment in Match Group, as aresult of the settlement of equity awards. Our dilutive securities consist of vested and unvested options to purchase shares of our common stock, restricted stock unit awards and vested and unvestedstock options and stock settled stock appreciation rights denominated in the equity of certain of our consolidated subsidiaries, including Tinder and other MatchGroup subsidiaries (“Subsidiary Awards”). For more information regarding Subsidiary Awards, see "Note 13-Stock-Based Compensation" to the consolidatedfinancial statements included in "Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." These dilutive securities are reflected in our share calculations underlying our dilutive earnings per share calculation contained in our financial statements forfiscal years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. See "Note 12-Earnings Per Share” to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8-ConsolidatedFinancial Statements and Supplementary Data." Intra-quarter movements in our stock price, as well as variances between the estimated fair value of oursubsidiaries used to calculate such fully-diluted share calculations (which estimated fair value may change from time-to-time and quarter-to-quarter) and the fairvalue determined in connection with the liquidity events related to Subsidiary Awards, could lead to more or less dilution than reflected in these calculations.22Table of ContentsThe issuance of shares of IAC common stock in settlement of Subsidiary Awards could dilute your ownership interest in IAC. Subsidiary Awards related toMatch Group subsidiaries may be settled in shares of IAC common stock or Match Group common stock, at our option. In the event we elect to settle these MatchGroup Subsidiary Awards in shares of Match Group common stock (rather than in shares of IAC common stock), our ownership stake in Match Group would bediluted. This dilution could impact our ability, among other things, to maintain Match Group as part of our consolidated tax group for U.S. federal income taxpurposes, to effect a tax-free distribution of our Match Group stake to our stockholders or to maintain control of Match Group. As we generally have the right tomaintain our level of ownership in Match Group to the extent Match Group issues additional shares of its capital stock in the future pursuant to an investor rightsagreement, we do not intend to allow any of the foregoing to occur.In addition to the dilution resulting from the issuance of shares of IAC common stock (or Match Group common stock) in settlement of Subsidiary EquityAwards, the holders of the Subsidiary Equity Awards may choose to sell the shares of IAC common stock (or Match Group common stock) they receive insettlement of their Subsidiary Awards into the open market immediately. If sales are significant and concentrated, they could have a temporary impact on thetrading value of our stock (or on Match Group common stock).Variable rate indebtedness will subject us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly.Match Group currently has $350 million of indebtedness outstanding under its term loan. Borrowings under the term loan are, and any borrowings underMatch Group's revolving credit facility will be, at variable rates of interest. Indebtedness that bears interest at variable rates exposes us to interest rate risk. MatchGroup's term loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.25%. As of December 31, 2016, the rate in effect was 4.20%. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, thenthe annual interest and expense payments on the outstanding balance as of December 31, 2016 on the term loan would have increased by $3.5 million. If LIBORwere to decrease by 100 basis points, then the effective interest rate would decrease by 20 basis points to the LIBOR floor of 0.75% and the annual interest expenseand payments in the current year would decrease by $0.7 million. See also "Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk."We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates and even if we do so, we may experience operational and financial risks in connection withacquisitions. In addition, some of the businesses we acquire may incur significant losses from operations or experience impairment of carrying value.We have made numerous acquisitions in the past and we continue to seek to identify potential acquisition candidates that will allow us to apply our expertiseto expand their capabilities, as well as maximize our existing assets. As a result, our future growth may depend, in part, on acquisitions. We may not be able toidentify suitable acquisition candidates or complete acquisitions on satisfactory pricing or other terms and we expect to continue to experience competition inconnection with our acquisition-related efforts.Even if we identify what we believe to be suitable acquisition candidates and negotiate satisfactory terms, we may experience operational and financial risksin connection with acquisitions, and to the extent that we continue to grow through acquisitions, we will need to:•properly value prospective acquisitions, especially those with limited operating histories;•successfully integrate the operations, as well as the accounting, financial controls, management information, technology, human resources and otheradministrative systems, of acquired businesses with our existing operations and systems;•successfully identify and realize potential synergies among acquired and existing businesses;•retain or hire senior management and other key personnel at acquired businesses; and•successfully manage acquisition‑related strain on the management, operations and financial resources of IAC and its businesses and/or acquiredbusinesses.We may not be successful in addressing these challenges or any other problems encountered in connection with historical and future acquisitions. In addition,the anticipated benefits of one or more acquisitions may not be realized and future acquisitions could result in increased operating losses, potentially dilutiveissuances of equity securities and the assumption of contingent liabilities. Also, the value of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired could be impacted byone or more continuing unfavorable events and/or trends, which could result in significant impairment charges. The occurrence of any these events could have anadverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.23Table of ContentsWe operate in various international markets, some in which we have limited experience. As a result, we face additional risks in connection with ourinternational operations. Also, we may not be able to successfully expand into new, or further into our existing, international markets.We currently operate in various jurisdictions abroad and may continue to expand our international presence. In order for our products and services in thesejurisdictions to achieve widespread acceptance, commercial use and acceptance of the Internet (particularly via mobile devices) must continue to grow, whichgrowth may occur at slower rates than those experienced in the United States. Moreover, we must continue to successfully tailor our products and services to theunique customs and cultures of foreign jurisdictions, which can be difficult and costly and the failure to do so could slow our international growth and adverselyimpact our business, financial condition and results of operations.Operating abroad, particularly in jurisdictions where we have limited experience, exposes us to additional risks. These additional risks include, among others:•operational and compliance challenges caused by distance, language and cultural differences;•difficulties in staffing and managing international operations;•differing levels of social and technological acceptance of our products and services or lack of acceptance of them generally;•foreign currency fluctuations;•restrictions on the transfer of funds among countries and back to the United States and costs associated with repatriating funds to the United States;•differing and potentially adverse tax laws;•multiple, conflicting and changing laws, rules and regulations, and difficulties understanding and ensuring compliance with those laws by both ouremployees and our business partners, over whom we exert no control;•competitive environments that favor local businesses;•limitations on the level of intellectual property protection; and•trade sanctions, political unrest, terrorism, war and epidemics or the threat of any of these events.The occurrence of any or all of these events could adversely affect our international operations, which could in turn adversely affect our business, financialcondition and results of operations. Our success in international markets will also depend, in part, on our ability to identify potential acquisition candidates, jointventure or other partners, and to enter into arrangements with these parties on favorable terms and successfully integrate their businesses and operations with ourown.A variety of new laws, or new interpretations of existing laws, could subject us to claims or otherwise harm our business.We are subject to a variety of laws in the U.S. and abroad that are costly to comply with, can result in negative publicity and diversion of management timeand effort, and can subject us to claims or other remedies. Some of these laws, such as income, sales, use, value‑added and other tax laws and consumer protectionlaws, are applicable to businesses generally and others are unique to the various types of businesses in which we are engaged. Many of these laws were adoptedprior to the advent of the Internet and related technologies and, as a result, do not contemplate or address the unique issues of the Internet and related technologies.Laws that do reference the Internet are being interpreted by the courts, but their applicability and scope remain uncertain. In addition, evolving Internet businesspractices may attract increased legal and regulatory attention. For example, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has indicated that it will continue to monitor theuse of online "native" advertising (a form of advertising in which sponsored content is presented in a manner that some may view as similar to traditional editorialcontent) to ensure that it is presented in a manner that is not confusing or deceptive to consumers.Any failure on our part to comply with applicable laws may subject us to additional liabilities, which could adversely affect our business, financial conditionand results of operations. In addition, if the laws to which we are currently subject are amended or interpreted adversely to our interests, or if new adverse laws areadopted, our products and services might need to be modified to comply with such laws, which would increase our costs and could result in decreased demand forour products and services to the extent that we pass on such costs to our customers. Specifically, in the case of tax laws, positions that we have taken or will takeare subject to interpretation by the relevant taxing authorities. While we believe that the positions we have taken to date comply with applicable law, there can beno assurances that the relevant taxing authorities will not take a contrary position, and if so, that such positions will not adversely affect us. Any events of thisnature could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Moreover, laws that regulate the practices of third parties may also adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example,the Open Internet Order adopted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") in May 2016 codified "network neutrality," the principle thatInternet service providers should treat all data traveling24Table of Contentsthrough their networks the same, not discriminating or charging differentially by content, website, platform or application. The Open Internet Order's rules couldbe vacated by the courts in connection with a legal challenge to the FCC's authority to adopt the order, repealed by the FCC or overruled by the U.S. Congress. Ifthis were to occur, broadband Internet access providers could discriminate against Internet traffic of our businesses in favor of others or charge our businesses toprovide their services to users and consumers via their networks, which could increase our costs and would adversely affect our business, financial condition andresults of operations.We may fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or may be accused of infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties.We rely heavily upon our trademarks and related domain names and logos to market our brands and to build and maintain brand loyalty and recognition, aswell as upon trade secrets. We also rely, to a lesser extent, upon patented and patent‑pending proprietary technologies with expiration dates ranging from 2017 to2038.We rely on a combination of laws and contractual restrictions with employees, customers, suppliers, affiliates and others to establish and protect our variousintellectual property rights. For example, we have generally registered and continue to apply to register and renew, or secure by contract where appropriate,trademarks and service marks as they are developed and used, and reserve, register and renew domain names as we deem appropriate. Effective trademarkprotection may not be available or may not be sought in every country in which products and services are made available and contractual disputes may affect theuse of marks governed by private contract. Similarly, not every variation of a domain name may be available or be registered, even if available.We also generally seek to apply for patents or for other similar statutory protections as and if we deem appropriate, based on then current facts andcircumstances, and will continue to do so in the future. No assurances can be given that any patent application we have filed (or will file) will result in a patentbeing issued, or that any existing or future patents will afford adequate protection against competitors and similar technologies. In addition, no assurances can begiven that third parties will not create new products or methods that achieve similar results without infringing upon patents we own.Despite these measures, our intellectual property rights may still not be protected in a meaningful manner, challenges to contractual rights could arise or thirdparties could copy or otherwise obtain and use our intellectual property without authorization. The occurrence of any of these events could result in the erosion ofour brands and limitations on our ability to control marketing on or through the Internet using our various domain names, as well as impede our ability toeffectively compete against competitors with similar technologies, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.From time to time, we have been subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement oftrademarks, copyrights, patents and other intellectual property rights held by third parties. In addition, litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce ourintellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights claimed by others. Any litigation of this nature,regardless of outcome or merit, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management and technical resources, any of which could adversely affect ourbusiness, financial condition and results of operations. Patent litigation tends to be particularly protracted and expensive.Our estimated income taxes could be materially different from income taxes that we ultimately pay.We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and numerous jurisdictions abroad. Significant judgment and estimation is required in determiningour provision for income taxes and related matters. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate taxdeterminations are uncertain or otherwise subject to interpretation. Our determination of our income tax liability is always subject to review by applicable taxauthorities and we are currently subject to audits in a number of jurisdictions. Although we believe our income tax estimates and related determinations arereasonable and appropriate, relevant taxing authorities may disagree. The ultimate outcome of any such audits and reviews could be materially different fromestimates and determinations reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Any adverse outcome of any such audit or review could have anadverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.Item 1B. Unresolved Staff CommentsNot applicable.25Table of ContentsItem 2. PropertiesIAC believes that the facilities for its management and operations are generally adequate for its current and near-term future needs. IAC's facilities, most ofwhich are leased by IAC's businesses in various cities and locations in the United States and various jurisdictions abroad, generally consist of executive andadministrative offices, operations centers, data centers and sales offices.All of IAC's leases are at prevailing market rates. IAC believes that the duration of each lease is adequate. IAC believes that its principal properties, whetherowned or leased, are currently adequate for the purposes for which they are used and are suitably maintained for these purposes. IAC does not anticipate any futureproblems renewing or obtaining suitable leases for any of its principal businesses. IAC's approximately 202,500 square foot corporate headquarters in New York,New York houses offices for IAC corporate and various IAC businesses within the following segments: Match Group, Video, Applications and Publishing.Item 3. Legal ProceedingsIn the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation involving property, personal injury, contract, intellectual propertyand other claims. The amounts that may be recovered in such matters may be subject to insurance coverage.Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission require the description of material pending legal proceedings (other than ordinary, routine litigationincidental to the registrant's business) to which the registrant or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject and advise thatproceedings ordinarily need not be described if they primarily involve claims for damages for amounts (exclusive of interest and costs) not exceeding 10% of thecurrent assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. In the judgment of Company management, none of the pending litigation matters that theCompany and its subsidiaries are defending, including those described below, involves or is likely to involve amounts of that magnitude. The litigation mattersdescribed below involve issues or claims that may be of particular interest to our stockholders, regardless of whether any of these matters may be material to ourfinancial position or operations based upon the standard set forth in the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.Delaware Law Class Action Litigation against IACOn November 21, 2016, following the Company’s announcement in its Definitive Proxy Statement of a proposal to adjust the Company’s capital structure byadopting an amendment and restatement of the Company’s certificate of incorporation (the “New Certificate”) to establish a new class of non-voting capital stock,which would be known as Class C common stock, and potentially declaring and paying a dividend of one share of the Class C common stock for each outstandingshare of IAC common stock and Class B common stock (the “Dividend” and, together with the adoption of the New Certificate, the “Class C Issuance”), a putativeclass action lawsuit was filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery against the Company and its Board of Directors purportedly on behalf of the Company’sstockholders. See Miller et al. v. IAC/InterActiveCorp et al. , C.A. No. 12929-VCL (Del. Ch. Ct.). The lawsuit generally alleged, among other things, that IAC’sdirectors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed Class C Issuance inasmuch as it was allegedly designed to unduly benefit the Company’sChairman and Senior Executive, Barry Diller, in respect of his alleged voting control of the Company and would harm IAC’s public stockholders. Among otherremedies, the lawsuit sought to enjoin the filing of the New Certificate with the Delaware Secretary of State, as well as unspecified money damages.On November 22, 2016 and December 12, 2016, two additional putative class action lawsuits were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery against theCompany and its Board of Directors purportedly on behalf of the Company’s stockholders and asserting substantially similar allegations, claims and remedies as inthe Miller lawsuit. See Halberstam v. Bronfman et al. , C.A. No. 12935-VCL (Del. Ch. Ct.), and California Public Employees’ Retirement System v.IAC/InterActiveCorp et al. , No. 12975-VCL (Del. Ch. Ct.). All three lawsuits have been consolidated as In re IAC/InterActiveCorp Class C ReclassificationLitigation , No. 12975-VCL, and the Court has designated the CalPERS complaint as the operative complaint in the case and established a case schedule. OnJanuary 23, 2017 and February 3, 2017, the defendants filed answers denying the material allegations of the complaint. The case is currently in discovery.While the Class C Issuance was approved at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company has agreed not to effect the Class CIssuance during the pendency of the lawsuit described immediately above, and the Delaware Court of Chancery has been so informed.26Table of ContentsWe believe that this lawsuit, and the material allegations and claims therein, are without merit and intend to continue to defend against them vigorously.Securities Class Action Litigation against Match GroupAs previously disclosed in our 2016 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, on February 26, 2016, a putative nationwide class action was filed in federal court inTexas against Match Group, five of its officers and directors, and twelve underwriters of Match Group's initial public offering in November 2015. See David M.Stein v. Match Group, Inc. et al. , No. 3:16-cv-549 (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas). The complaint alleged that Match Group's registrationstatement and prospectus issued in connection with its initial public offering were materially false and misleading given their failure to state that: (i) Match Group'sNon-dating business would miss its revenue projection for the quarter ended December 31, 2015, and (ii) ARPPU (as defined in "Item 2-Management's Discussionand Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-General-Key Terms") would decline substantially in the quarter ended December 31, 2015. Thecomplaint asserted that these alleged failures to timely disclose material information caused Match Group's stock price to drop after the announcement of itsearnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. The complaint pleaded claims under the Securities Act of 1933 for untrue statements of material fact in, oromissions of material facts from, the registration statement, the prospectus, and related communications in violation of Sections 11 and 12 and, as to theofficer/director defendants only, control-person liability under Section 15 for Match Group’s alleged violations. The complaint sought among other relief classcertification and damages in an unspecified amount.On March 9, 2016, a virtually identical class action complaint was filed in the same court against the same defendants by a different named plaintiff. SeeStephany Kam-Wan Chan v. Match Group, Inc. et al. , No. 3:16-cv-668 (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas). On April 25, 2016, Judge Boyle in theChan case issued an order granting the parties’ joint motion to transfer that case to Judge Lindsay, who is presiding over the earlier-filed Stein case. On April 27,2016, various current or former Match Group shareholders and their respective law firms filed motions seeking appointment as lead plaintiff(s) and lead or liaisoncounsel for the putative class. On April 28, 2016, the Court issued orders: (i) consolidating the Chan case into the Stein case, (ii) approving the parties’ stipulationto extend the defendants’ time to respond to the complaint until after the Court has appointed a lead plaintiff and lead counsel for the putative class and has set aschedule for the plaintiff’s filing of a consolidated complaint and the defendants’ response to that pleading, and (iii) referring the various motions for appointmentof lead plaintiff(s) and lead or liaison counsel for the putative class to a United States Magistrate Judge for determination. In accordance with this order, theconsolidated case is now captioned Mary McCloskey et ano. v. Match Group, Inc. et al. , No. 3:16-CV-549-L. On June 9, 2016, the Magistrate Judge issued anorder appointing two lead plaintiffs, two law firms as co-lead plaintiffs’ counsel, and a third law firm as plaintiffs’ liaison counsel.On July 27, 2016, the parties submitted to the Court a joint status report proposing a schedule for the plaintiffs’ filing of a consolidated amended complaintand the parties’ briefing of the defendants’ contemplated motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint. On August 17, 2016, the Court issued an order approvingthe parties’ proposed schedule. On September 9, 2016, in accordance with the schedule, the plaintiffs filed an amended consolidated complaint. The new pleadingfocuses solely on allegedly misleading statements or omissions concerning the Match Group’s Non-dating business. The defendants filed motions to dismiss theamended consolidated complaint on November 8, 2016. The plaintiffs filed oppositions to the motions on December 23, 2016, and the defendants filed replies tothe oppositions on February 6, 2017. We and Match Group believe that the allegations in these lawsuits, and the material allegations and claims therein, arewithout merit and intend to continue to defend against them vigorously.Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresNot applicable.27Table of ContentsPART IIItem 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity SecuritiesMarket for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder MattersIAC common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Select Market ("NASDAQ") under the ticker symbol "IAC." There is no established public tradingmarket for IAC Class B common stock. The table below sets forth, for the calendar periods indicated, the high and low sales prices per share for IAC commonstock as reported on NASDAQ. As February 27, 2017, the closing price of IAC common stock on NASDAQ was $74.44. High LowYear Ended December 31, 2016 Fourth Quarter$68.75 $60.39Third Quarter64.00 55.41Second Quarter57.14 45.37First Quarter60.56 38.82Year Ended December 31, 2015 Fourth Quarter$73.15 $58.30Third Quarter84.66 63.29Second Quarter82.40 66.63First Quarter70.10 59.11As of January 27, 2017, there were approximately 1,400 holders of record of the Company's common stock and five holders of record (all trusts for thebenefit of Mr. Diller and certain members of his family) of the Company's Class B common stock. Because the substantial majority of the outstanding shares ofIAC common stock are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of shareholders, IAC is not able to estimate the total number of beneficial shareholdersrepresented by these record holders.In 2015, IAC's Board of Directors declared four quarterly cash dividends, all of which were $0.34 per share of common and Class B common stockoutstanding. In February 2016, IAC announced that following the completion of the Match Group initial public offering and related debt transactions, IAC's Boardof Directors had suspended the Company's quarterly cash dividend program. Accordingly, we do not currently expect that comparable cash dividends will continueto be paid in the near future. Any future cash or other dividend declarations are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the Company did not issue or sell any shares of its common stock or other equity securities pursuant tounregistered transactions.Issuer Purchases of Equity SecuritiesThe following table sets forth purchases by the Company of its common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2016:Period(a)TotalNumber of SharesPurchased (b)AveragePrice PaidPer Share (c)TotalNumber ofSharesPurchasedas Part ofPubliclyAnnouncedPlans orPrograms(1) (d)MaximumNumber ofShares thatMay Yet BePurchasedUnder PubliclyAnnouncedPlans orProgramsOctober 2016— $— — 10,322,016November 2016205,158 $67.26 205,158 10,116,858December 2016817,342 $66.31 817,342 9,299,516 Total1,022,500 $66.50 1,022,500 9,299,516 (2)28Table of Contents_____________________________________________________________________________(1)Reflects repurchases made pursuant to the share repurchase authorizations previously announced in April 2013 and May 2016.(2)Represents the total number of shares of common stock that remained available for repurchase as of December 31, 2016 pursuant to the May 2016 sharerepurchase authorization. As of January 30, 2017, the Company had approximately 8.6 million shares remaining in the May 2016 share repurchaseauthorization. IAC may purchase shares pursuant to this authorization over an indefinite period of time in the open market and in privately negotiatedtransactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, shareprice and future outlook.29Table of ContentsItem 6. Selected Financial DataThe following selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 2016 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statementsand accompanying notes included herein. Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (In thousands, except per share data)Statement of Operations Data: (a) Revenue$3,139,882 $3,230,933 $3,109,547 $3,022,987 $2,800,933(Loss) earnings from continuing operations(16,340) 113,357 234,557 281,799 169,847Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(25,129) 6,098 5,643 2,059 (1,530)Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders(41,280) 119,472 414,873 285,784 159,266(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders: Basic$(0.52) $1.44 $2.88 $3.40 $1.95Diluted$(0.52) $1.33 $2.71 $3.27 $1.81 Dividends declared per share$— $1.36 $1.16 $0.96 $0.72 December 31, 2016 2015 (b) 2014 (b) 2013 (b) 2012 (b) (In thousands)Balance Sheet Data: Total assets$4,645,873 $5,188,691 $4,241,421 $4,183,810 $3,774,574Long-term debt, including current portion1,602,484 1,766,954 1,064,536 1,062,446 583,775_________________________________________________________________________(a)We recognized items that affected the comparability of results for the years 2016, 2015 and 2014, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations."(b)Total assets and long-term debt have been adjusted due to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, and ASU No. 2015-15, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentationand Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements . Together, this guidance requires that deferred debt issuance costs related to arecognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the associated debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums,while debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements may still continue to be classified as assets, see "Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to theconsolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."30Table of ContentsItem 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Terms:When the following terms appear in this report, they have the meanings indicated below:Reportable Segments:•Match Group - includes the businesses of Match Group, Inc., which completed its initial public offering ("IPO") on November 24, 2015; and consists ofDating, which includes all Dating businesses globally , and Non-dating , which consists of The Princeton Review.•HomeAdvisor - is a leading global home services digital marketplace that helps connect consumers with home professionals.•Video - consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus, CollegeHumor, Notional, IAC Films and Daily Burn.•Applications - consists of Consumer , which includes our direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications, including Apalon, which houses ourmobile operations, and SlimWare, which houses our downloadable desktop software and services operations; and Partnerships , which includes ourbusiness-to-business partnership operations.•Publishing - consists of Premium Brands, which includes About.com, Dictionary.com, Investopedia and The Daily Beast; and Ask & Other, whichprimarily includes Ask.com, CityGrid and, for periods prior to its sale on June 30, 2016, ASKfm.•Other - consists of ShoeBuy and PriceRunner, for periods prior to their sales on December 30, 2016 and March 18, 2016, respectively.Operating metrics:•Dating North America - consists of the financial results of the Dating businesses for customers located in the United States and Canada.•Dating International - consists of the financial results of the Dating businesses for customers located outside of the United States and Canada.•Direct Revenue - is revenue that is directly received by Match Group from an end user of its products.•Average PMC - is calculated by summing the number of paid members, or paid member count ("PMC"), at the end of each day in the relevantmeasurement period and dividing it by the number of calendar days in that period. PMC as of any given time represents the number of users with a paidmembership at that time.•Average Revenue per Paying User ("ARPPU") - is Direct Revenue from members in the relevant measurement period (whether in the form ofsubscription payments or à la carte payments) divided by the Average PMC in such period divided by the number of calendar days in such period. Thisdefinition has been updated in the fourth quarter of 2016 to exclude non-subscriber Direct Revenue and previously reported ARPPU has been adjusted toconform to this definition.•Service Requests - are fully completed and submitted customer service requests on HomeAdvisor.•Paying Service Professionals ("Paying SPs") - are the number of service professionals that had an active membership and/or paid for leads in the lastmonth of the period.Operating costs and expenses:•Cost of revenue - consists primarily of traffic acquisition costs and includes (i) payments made to partners who distribute our Partnerships customizedbrowser-based applications and who integrate our paid listings into their websites and (ii) fees related to the distribution and the facilitation of in-apppurchase of product features. These payments include amounts based on revenue share and other arrangements. Cost of revenue also includes ShoeBuy's31Table of Contentscost of products sold and shipping and handling costs, production costs related to media produced by Electus and other businesses within our Videosegment, expenses associated with the operation of the Company's data centers, consisting compensation (including stock-based compensation) and otheremployee-related costs, hosting fees, credit card processing fees, content acquisition costs and rent.•Selling and marketing expense - consists primarily of advertising expenditures and compensation (including stock-based compensation) and otheremployee-related costs for personnel engaged in selling and marketing, sales support and customer service functions. Advertising expenditures includeonline marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute our Consumer downloadable desktop applications, offlinemarketing, which is primarily television advertising, and partner-related payments to those who direct traffic to the Match Group brands.•General and administrative expense - consists primarily of compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs forpersonnel engaged in executive management, finance, legal, tax and human resources, acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments(described below), fees for professional services and facilities costs.•Product development expense - consists primarily of compensation (including stock-based compensation) and other employee-related costs, to theextent that they are not capitalized, for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing and enhancement of product offerings and relatedtechnology.•Acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments - relate to the portion of the purchase price (of certain acquisitions) that iscontingent upon the future operating performance of the acquired company. The amounts ultimately paid are generally dependent upon earningsperformance and/or operating metrics as stipulated in the relevant purchase agreements. The fair value of the liability is estimated at the date ofacquisition and adjusted each reporting period until the liability is settled. If the payment date of the liability is longer than one year, the amount isinitially recorded net of a discount, which is amortized as an expense each period. In a period where the acquired company is expected to perform betterthan the previous estimate, the liability will be increased resulting in additional expense; and in a period when the acquired company is expected toperform worse than the previous estimate, the liability will be decreased resulting in income. The year-over-year impact can be significant, for example,if there is income in one period and expense in the other period.Long-term debt:•2012 Senior Notes - IAC's 4.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022, with interest payable each June 15 and December 15, which commenced onJune 15, 2013, a portion of which were exchanged for the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes (described below) on November 16, 2015.•2013 Senior Notes - IAC's 4.875% Senior Notes due November 30, 2018, with interest payable each May 30 and November 30, which commenced onMay 30, 2014.•Match Exchange Offer - Match Group exchanged $445 million of 2015 Match Group Senior Notes for a substantially like amount of 2012 Senior Noteson November 16, 2015.•2015 Match Group Senior Notes - Match Group's 6.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022, with interest payable each June 15 and December 15,which commenced on June 15, 2016, and which were issued in exchange for 2012 Senior Notes on November 16, 2015.•Match Group Term Loan - an $800 million, seven-year term loan entered into by Match Group on November 16, 2015. On March 31, 2016, a $10million principal payment was made. On June 1, 2016, Match Group issued $400 million of 6.375% Senior Notes (described below). The proceeds fromthe offering were used to prepay a portion of the $790 million of indebtedness outstanding under the Match Group Term Loan. On December 8, 2016, a$40 million principal payment was made. In addition, the outstanding balance was repriced at LIBOR plus 3.25%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%. Theoutstanding balance of the Match Group Term Loan as of December 31, 2016 is $350 million.•2016 Match Group Senior Notes - Match Group's 6.375% Senior Notes due June 1, 2024, with interest payable each June 1 and December 1, whichcommenced on December 1, 2016, and which were issued on June 1, 2016.•Liberty Bonds - 5% New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035. The Liberty Bonds were redeemed onSeptember 1, 2015.32Table of ContentsNon-GAAP financial measure:•Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") - is a Non-GAAP financial measure. See "IAC'sPrinciples of Financial Reporting" for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA.MANAGEMENT OVERVIEWIAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands, such as HomeAdvisor, Vimeo, Dictionary.com, The DailyBeast, Investopedia, and Match Group's online dating portfolio, which includes Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish and OkCupid.Sources of RevenueMatch Group's Dating revenue is primarily derived directly from users in the form of recurring membership fees, which typically provide unlimited access toa bundle of features for a specific period of time, and the balances from à la carte features, where users pay a fee for a specific action or event; with additionalrevenue generated from online advertisers who pay to reach our large audiences. Non-dating revenue is primarily earned from fees received directly from studentsfor in-person and online test preparation classes, access to online test preparation materials and individual tutoring services.HomeAdvisor's revenue is derived primarily from fees paid by members of its network of home services professionals for consumer leads and memberships.A significant portion of the revenue from our Applications and Publishing segments is derived from online advertising, most of which is attributable to ourservices agreement with Google Inc. ("Google"). The Company's service agreement became effective on April 1, 2016, following the expiration of the previousservices agreement. The services agreement expires on March 31, 2020; however, the Company may choose to terminate the agreement effective March 31, 2019.The services agreement requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Google may generally unilaterally update its policies andguidelines without advance notice; which could in turn require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of our products, services and/or businesspractices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the years endedDecember 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , revenue earned from Google was $824.4 million , $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion , respectively. For the years endedDecember 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , Google revenue represents 87% and 73%; 94% and 83%; and 97% and 83%, of Applications and Publishing revenue,respectively.The revenue earned by our Video segment is derived from media production and distribution, subscriptions and advertising.ShoeBuy's revenue was derived principally from merchandise sales. PriceRunner's revenue was derived principally from advertising.Strategic Partnerships, Advertiser Relationships and Online AdvertisingA meaningful portion of the Company's revenue is attributable to the services agreement with Google described above. For the years ended December 31,2016 , 2015 and 2014 , revenue earned from Google represents 26%, 40% and 45%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue.We pay traffic acquisition costs, which consist of payments made to partners who distribute our Partnerships customized browser-based applications,integrate our paid listings into their websites and fees related to the distribution and facilitation of in-app purchases of product features. We also pay to market anddistribute our services on third-party distribution channels, such as search engines and social media websites. In addition, some of our businesses manage affiliateprograms, pursuant to which we pay commissions and fees to third parties based on revenue earned. These distribution channels might also offer their ownproducts and services, as well as those of other third parties, which compete with those we offer.We market and offer our products and services directly to consumers through branded websites and subscriptions, allowing consumers to transact directlywith us in a convenient manner. We have made, and expect to continue to make, substantial investments in online and offline advertising to build our brands anddrive traffic to our websites and consumers and advertisers to our businesses.The cost of acquiring new consumers through online and offline third-party distribution channels has increased, particularly in the case of online channels, asInternet commerce continues to grow and competition in the markets in which IAC's businesses operate increases.2016 DevelopmentsDuring 2016, the Company:33Table of Contents•repurchased 6.3 million shares of common stock at an average price of $49.98 per share, or $315.3 million in aggregate; and•redeemed and repurchased $109.8 million of its 2013 Senior Notes and repurchased $16.6 million of its 2012 Senior Notes.On December 30, 2016, ShoeBuy, which was part of the Other segment, was sold for approximately $70.0 million resulting in a pre-tax gain of $37.5 million.On December 8, 2016, Match Group made a $40 million principal payment on the Match Group Term Loan. In addition, the remaining outstanding balanceof $350 million was repriced at LIBOR plus 3.25%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%. The previous interest charged on the Match Group Term Loan was LIBOR plus4.50%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%.On November 3, 2016, HomeAdvisor acquired a controlling interest in MyHammer Holding AG ("MyHammer"), the leading home services marketplace inGermany.On June 30, 2016, ASKfm, which was part of the Publishing segment, was sold resulting in a pre-tax loss of $3.8 million.On June 1, 2016, Match Group issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due June 1, 2024. The proceeds were used to prepaya portion of the Match Group Term Loan.On May 2, 2016, Vimeo, which is part of the Video segment, acquired VHX, a platform for premium over-the-top subscription video channels.On March 18, 2016, PriceRunner, which was part of the Other segment, was sold for $96.6 million resulting in a pre-tax gain of $12.0 million.2016 Consolidated ResultsIn 2016, the Company's revenue decreased 3% and operating income declined $212.2 million to a loss of $32.6 million ; however, the Company delivered3% Adjusted EBITDA growth. Revenue declined due primarily to significant decreases from Publishing and Applications, partially offset by strong growth atMatch Group and HomeAdvisor. The operating income decline, despite higher Adjusted EBITDA, was due primarily to increases of $261.3 million in goodwillimpairment charges, $9.5 million in depreciation and a change of $18.0 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, partiallyoffset by a decrease of $60.5 million in amortization of intangibles. The increase in goodwill impairment charges is due to the write-off of goodwill of $275.4million at Publishing in the current year period compared to the write-off of goodwill of $14.1 million at ShoeBuy in the prior year period. The change inacquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments reflects expense in the current year period of $2.6 million versus income of $15.5 million in theprior year period. The decrease in amortization of intangibles was due primarily to a reduction in impairment charges during the year. The Company recorded in2016 an impairment charge of $11.6 million compared to an impairment charge in 2015 of $88.0 million all related to certain Publishing indefinite-lived tradenames. The Adjusted EBITDA increase was primarily driven by strong growth from Match Group and HomeAdvisor and reduced losses from Video, partiallyoffset by declines of $95.4 million and $52.0 million from Publishing and Applications, respectively.Other events affecting year-over-year comparability include:(i)sales of businesses in 2016:•PriceRunner on March 18, 2016 (reflected in the Other segment);•ASKfm on June 30, 2016 (reflected in the Publishing segment); and•ShoeBuy on December 30, 2016 (reflected in the Other segment).(ii)acquisitions in 2015:•Eureka on April 24, 2015 (reflected in the Match Group segment); and•PlentyOfFish on October 28, 2015 (reflected in the Match Group segment).(iii)acquisitions in 2014:34Table of Contents•the ValueClick O&O website businesses on January 10, 2014 (reflected in the Publishing segment, except for PriceRunner which was reflectedin the Other segment);•SlimWare on April 1, 2014 (reflected in the Applications segment);•The Princeton Review on August 1, 2014 (reflected in the Match Group segment);•LoveScout24 (formerly known as FriendScout24) on August 31, 2014 (reflected in the Match Group segment); and•Apalon on November 3, 2014 (reflected in the Applications segment).(iv)costs of $4.9 million, $16.8 million and $4.9 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to the consolidation and streamlining oftechnology systems and European operations at the Dating businesses (reflected in the Match Group segment). This project is complete as ofDecember 31, 2016.(v)restructuring charges in 2016 of $15.6 million and $2.6 million at the Publishing and Applications segments, respectively, related to an effort tomanage overall costs resulting from significant declines in revenue from the new Google contract, which was effective April 1, 2016, as well asdeclines from certain other legacy businesses.Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014Revenue Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Match Group$1,222,526 $202,095 20 % $1,020,431 $132,163 15 % $888,268HomeAdvisor498,890 137,689 38 % 361,201 77,660 27 % 283,541Video228,649 15,332 7 % 213,317 30,863 17 % 182,454Applications604,140 (156,608) (21)% 760,748 (15,959) (2)% 776,707Publishing407,313 (284,373) (41)% 691,686 (99,863) (13)% 791,549Other178,949 (5,146) (3)% 184,095 (3,739) (2)% 187,834Inter-segment elimination(585) (40) (7)% (545) 261 33 % (806)Total$3,139,882 $(91,051) (3)% $3,230,933 $121,386 4 %$3,109,547For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Match Group revenue increased 20% driven by a 23% increase in Dating revenue attributable to higher Average PMC at both North America andInternational, up 22% and 46%, respectively, due primarily to growth in paying members at Tinder and the contribution from the 2015 acquisition of PlentyOfFish.This revenue growth was partially offset by a 6% decline in ARPPU. North America and International ARPPU decreased 5% and 7%, respectively, due primarilyto the continued mix shift towards lower ARPPU brands, including Tinder and PlentyOfFish, which have lower price points compared to Match Group's moreestablished brands. North America ARPPU decline was partially offset by an increase in mix-adjusted rates. Non-dating revenue decreased 6% reflecting fewer in-person SAT test preparation courses and in-person tutoring sessions, partially offset by an increase in online and self-paced services.HomeAdvisor revenue increased 38% due primarily to 44% growth at the domestic business and 18% growth at the international business. Domestic revenuegrowth was driven by a 41% increase in Paying SPs and a 34% increase in Service Requests. International revenue growth was driven by organic growth across allregions as well as the acquisition of a controlling interest in MyHammer on November 3, 2016.Video revenue increased 7% due primarily to growth at Electus, Vimeo and Daily Burn, partially offset by lower revenue from IAC Films as the prior yearbenefited from the release of the movie While We're Young .Applications revenue decreased 21% due to a 39% decline in Partnerships and a 12% decline in Consumer. Partnerships revenue decreased due primarily tothe loss of certain partners. The Consumer decline was driven by lower search revenue from our downloadable desktop applications due primarily to lowermonetization, partially offset by strong growth at Apalon and SlimWare, which together comprised 12% of total Applications revenue in 2016.35Table of ContentsPublishing revenue decreased 41% due to 54% lower Ask & Other revenue and 25% lower Premium Brands revenue. Ask & Other revenue decreased due toa decline in revenue at Ask.com primarily as a result of the new Google contract, which became effective April 1, 2016, as well as declines from certain otherlegacy businesses. Premium Brands revenue decreased due primarily to declines in paid search traffic at About.com, mainly attributable to the new Googlecontract, partially offset by strong growth at Investopedia and The Daily Beast.Other revenue decreased 3% due to the sale of PriceRunner on March 18, 2016, partially offset by growth at ShoeBuy.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014Match Group revenue increased 15% , or 20% excluding the effects of foreign exchange, driven by a 9% increase in Dating revenue attributable to 8%growth in Direct revenue. Direct revenue growth was primarily driven by higher Average PMC at both North America and International, up 13% and 31%,respectively, due mainly to Tinder, partially offset by 9% lower ARPPU due to brand mix shifts and foreign exchange effects. Excluding foreign exchange effects,total Dating revenue and International Direct revenue would have increased 15% and 21%, respectively. Non-dating revenue increased 114% principally due to thefull year contribution from The Princeton Review, which was acquired on August 1, 2014.See "IAC's Principles of Financial Reporting" for a discussion and reconciliation of effects of foreign exchange on Match Group revenue.HomeAdvisor revenue increased 27% due primarily to 43% growth at the domestic business, partially offset by international declines due primarily to therestructuring of certain European operations in the fourth quarter of 2014. Domestic revenue growth was driven by 49% higher Service Requests and a 46%increase in Paying SPs.Video revenue grew 17% due primarily to strong growth at Vimeo, Daily Burn and Electus.Applications revenue decreased 2% due to a 27% decline in Partnerships, partially offset by 16% growth in Consumer. Consumer growth was driven byhigher revenue from our downloadable desktop applications, including SlimWare, and a full year contribution from Apalon, our mobile applications business,which was acquired on November 3, 2014.Publishing revenue decreased 13% due to 31% lower Ask & Other revenue, partially offset by 29% higher Premium Brands revenue. Ask & Other revenuedecreased primarily to a decline in revenue at Ask.com and certain legacy businesses. Premium Brands revenue increased due primarily to strong growth atAbout.com and Investopedia.Other revenue decreased 2% due to lower revenue at PriceRunner.Cost of revenue Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Cost of revenue$755,730 $(22,431) (3)% $778,161 $(82,043) (10)% $860,204As a percentage of revenue24% 24% 28%For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Cost of revenue in 2016 decreased from 2015 due to decreases of $54.7 million from Applications and $47.0 million from Publishing, partially offset byincreases of $56.0 million from Match Group, $12.4 million from Other and $7.7 million from Video.•The Applications decrease was due primarily to a reduction of $52.0 million in traffic acquisition costs driven by a decline in revenue at Partnerships.•The Publishing decrease was due primarily to reductions of $40.0 million in traffic acquisition costs and $4.6 million in content costs driven by a declinein revenue at Ask.com and certain legacy businesses, partially offset by $9.2 million in restructuring charges in the current year period related to vacatinga data center facility and severance costs in connection with a reduction in workforce.36Table of Contents•The Match Group increase was due primarily to a significant increase in in-app purchase fees across multiple brands, including Tinder, and the 2015acquisitions of PlentyOfFish and Eureka, partially offset by a mix shift to higher margin online products from in-person courses at Non-dating.•The Other increase was due primarily to an increase in cost of products sold at ShoeBuy due to increased sales, partially offset by the sale of PriceRunner.•The Video increase was due primarily to a net increase in production costs at our media and video businesses and an increase in hosting fees related toVimeo's subscription growth, increased video plays and expanded On Demand catalog. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in investmentin content costs at Vimeo in 2016.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014Cost of revenue in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to decreases of $87.8 million from Publishing and $65.3 million from Applications, partially offset byincreases of $58.0 million from Match Group and $10.4 million from Video.•The Publishing decrease was due primarily to a reduction of $87.1 million in traffic acquisition costs at Ask & Other driven primarily by a decline inrevenue at Ask.com.•The Applications decrease was due primarily to a reduction of $72.2 million in traffic acquisition costs driven by a decline in revenue at Partnerships.•The Match Group increase was due primarily to a significant increase in in-app purchase fees given that its native mobile apps were largely introduced inthe second quarter of 2014, the full year contribution from the acquisition of The Princeton Review and higher hosting fees driven by growth in users andproduct features.•The Video increase was due primarily to increases in hosting fees and content costs related to Vimeo's expanded On Demand catalog.Selling and marketing expense Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Selling and marketing expense$1,245,263 $(100,313) (7)% $1,345,576 $198,167 17% $1,147,409As a percentage of revenue40% 42% 37%For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Selling and marketing expense in 2016 decreased from 2015 due to decreases of $130.2 million from Publishing, $40.1 million from Applications and$11.3 million from Video, partially offset by an increase of $81.5 million from HomeAdvisor.•The Publishing decrease was due primarily to a reduction of $132.6 million in online marketing, resulting from a decline in revenue, partially offset by$3.1 million in restructuring charges in the current year period related to severance costs in connection with a reduction in workforce.•The Applications decrease was due primarily to a decline of $37.5 million in online marketing, principally related to lower anticipated search revenuefrom our downloadable desktop applications at Consumer.•The Video decrease was due primarily to a reduction of $8.9 million in online marketing driven primarily by Vimeo.•The HomeAdvisor increase was due primarily to higher online and offline marketing of $51.2 million and an increase of $27.2 million in compensationdue primarily to an increase in the sales force at the domestic business.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 201437Table of ContentsSelling and marketing expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $62.7 million from HomeAdvisor, $56.6 million from Publishing, $41.0million from Applications, $24.5 million from Match Group and $17.0 million from Video.•The HomeAdvisor increase was due primarily to increases of $41.5 million in offline and online marketing and $19.1 million in compensation due, inpart, to an increase in the sales force at the domestic business.•The Publishing increase was due primarily to an increase of $54.8 million in online marketing across Premium Brands, including About.com, partiallyoffset by declines at Ask.com.•The Applications increase was due primarily to an increase of $38.1 million in online marketing, which was primarily related to a significant increase innew downloadable desktop applications at Consumer.•The Match Group increase was due primarily to the full year contribution from the 2014 acquisitions of LoveScout24 and The Princeton Review, anincrease in stock-based compensation and from the 2015 acquisition of Eureka.•The Video increase was due primarily to an increase of $13.3 million in online marketing driven primarily by Vimeo.General and administrative expense Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)General and administrative expense$547,160 $21,531 4% $525,629 $82,019 18% $443,610As a percentage of revenue17% 16% 14%For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015General and administrative expense in 2016 increased from 2015 due to increases of $21.8 million from HomeAdvisor, $10.5 million from Applications, $4.7million from Video and $3.3 million from Match Group, partially offset by decreases of $14.1 million from Publishing and $3.3 million from Corporate.•The HomeAdvisor increase was due primarily to higher compensation due, in part, to increased headcount at the domestic business, an increase in baddebt expense due to higher domestic revenue and $2.1 million in transaction-related costs in the current year period.•The Applications increase was due primarily to a change of $13.8 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, whichwas due to expense of $12.0 million in the current year period versus income of $1.8 million in the prior year period, partially offset by a decrease incompensation due, in part, to a decrease in headcount related to a reduction in workforce that took place in the first half of 2016.•The Video increase was due primarily to the inclusion in the prior year of income of $2.6 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair valueadjustments and higher compensation due, in part, to an increase in headcount at Vimeo.•The Match Group increase was due primarily to an increase of $5.3 million in compensation, an increase of $4.0 million in office rent due to growth inthe business and a decrease in income of $1.9 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments, partially offset by decreasesin consulting expenses and non-income tax related items at Non-dating. The increase in compensation is due to an increase in headcount from both recentacquisitions and existing business growth, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense due primarily to the inclusion in 2015 of amodification charge related to certain equity awards, partially offset by the issuance of new equity awards since the prior year.•The Publishing decrease was due primarily to the sale of ASKfm and a decrease in bad debt expense, partially offset by $2.3 million in restructuringcharges in the current year period primarily related to severance costs in connection with a reduction in workforce.38Table of Contents•The Corporate decrease was due primarily to a decrease in stock-based compensation expense resulting from the inclusion in 2015 of a modificationcharge and a greater number of awards being forfeited in the current year compared to the prior year, partially offset by the issuance of new equity awardsin 2016.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014General and administrative expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $58.0 million from Match Group, $11.7 million from Corporate and $9.0million from HomeAdvisor.•The Match Group increase was due primarily to the full year contribution from the acquisition of The Princeton Review, an increase of $19.2 million instock-based compensation expense due to the modification of certain awards in 2015 and the issuance of equity awards since 2014, and an increase of$3.3 million in costs, including severance, in 2015 related to the consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at ourDating businesses, partially offset by a $3.9 million benefit in 2014 related to the expiration of the statute of limitations for a non-income tax matter.•The Corporate increase was due primarily to an increase in stock-based compensation expense as a result of a higher number of forfeited awards in 2014and the modification of certain awards in 2015.•The HomeAdvisor increase was due primarily to an increase in compensation as a result of increased headcount in the domestic business and an increasein bad debt expense due to higher domestic revenue.Product development expense Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Product development expense$197,885 $12,119 7% $185,766 $25,251 16% $160,515As a percentage of revenue6% 6% 5%For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Product development expense in 2016 increased from 2015 due to increases of $15.7 million from Match Group and $2.3 million from Publishing, partiallyoffset by a decrease of $6.6 million from Applications.•The Match Group increase was primarily related to an increase of $7.6 million in stock-based compensation expense, increased headcount at Tinder, andthe 2015 acquisitions of PlentyOfFish and Eureka. The increase in stock-based compensation expense was due primarily to the issuance of new equityawards and a net increase in expense associated with the modification of certain equity awards since the prior year period.•The Publishing increase was due primarily to $1.2 million in restructuring charges related to severance costs in connection with a reduction in workforce.•The Applications decrease was due primarily to a decrease of $4.4 million in compensation due, in part, to a decrease in headcount related to a reductionin workforce that took place in the first half of 2016.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014Product development expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due to increases of $17.6 million from Match Group and $5.5 million from HomeAdvisor.•The Match Group increase was due primarily to increased compensation at existing businesses and from acquisitions at Dating, as well as $4.0 million inseverance expense in 2015, primarily incurred in the first half of 2015, related to the consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and Europeanoperations at our Dating business.•The HomeAdvisor increase was primarily related to an increase in compensation in the domestic business due, in part, to increased headcount.39Table of ContentsDepreciation Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Depreciation$71,676 $9,471 15% $62,205 $1,049 2% $61,156As a percentage of revenue2% 2% 2%For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Depreciation in 2016 increased from 2015 due primarily to acquisitions and capital expenditures, partially offset by certain fixed assets becoming fullydepreciated.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014Depreciation in 2015 increased from 2014 due primarily to the acquisition of The Princeton Review and capital expenditures, partially offset by certain fixedassets becoming fully depreciated.Operating income (loss) Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Match Group$305,908 $112,352 58 % $193,556 $(35,011) (15)% $228,567HomeAdvisor35,343 28,891 448 % 6,452 5,391 509 % 1,061Video(27,656) 11,100 29 % (38,756) 4,590 11 % (43,346)Applications109,663 (65,482) (37)% 175,145 (3,815) (2)% 178,960Publishing(334,417) (307,725) (1,153)% (26,692) (137,215) NM 110,523Other(2,037) 7,149 78 % (9,186) (17,294) NM 8,108Corporate(119,429) 1,502 1 % (120,931) (15,785) (15)% (105,146)Total$(32,625) $(212,213) NM $179,588 $(199,139) (53)% $378,727 As a percentage of revenue(1)% 6% 12%________________________NM = not meaningfulFor the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Operating income in 2016 decreased to a loss from 2015 despite an increase of $15.4 million in Adjusted EBITDA described below, due primarily toincreases of $261.3 million in goodwill impairment charges, $9.5 million in depreciation and a change of $18.0 million in acquisition-related contingentconsideration fair value adjustments, partially offset by a decrease of $60.5 million in amortization of intangibles. The increase in goodwill impairment charges isdue to the write-off of goodwill of $275.4 million at Publishing in the current year period compared to the write-off of goodwill of $14.1 million at ShoeBuy in theprior year period. The goodwill impairment charge at Publishing was driven by the impact from the new Google contract, traffic trends and monetizationchallenges and the corresponding impact on the current estimate of fair value. The goodwill impairment charge was recorded in the second quarter of 2016. Thechange in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments was primarily the result of expense in the current year period of $2.6 million versusincome of $15.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease in amortization of intangibles was due primarily to a reduction in impairment charges during theyear, partially offset by $23.3 million in amortization related to a change in classification of a Publishing trade name from an indefinite-lived intangible asset to adefinite-lived intangible asset, effective April 1, 2016. The Company recorded an impairment charge in 2016 of $11.6 million compared to an impairment chargein 2015 of $88.0 million all related to certain Publishing indefinite-lived trade names.40Table of ContentsFor a detailed description of the Publishing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments, see "Note 2—Summary of Significant AccountingPolicies" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."At December 31, 2016, there was $177.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which isexpected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014Operating income in 2015 decreased from 2014 due to the decrease of $58.3 million in Adjusted EBITDA described below and increases of $82.0 million inamortization of intangibles, $45.8 million in stock-based compensation expense and a $14.1 million goodwill impairment charge at ShoeBuy, partially offset by anincrease in income of $2.1 million in changes from acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments compared to 2014. The increase inamortization of intangibles was due primarily to an $88.0 million impairment charge related to certain trade names of certain Ask & Other direct marketing brands,including Ask.com. The impairment charge reflected the impact of Google ecosystem changes that have impacted our ability to market, the effect of the reducedrevenue share on mobile under the terms of the services agreement with Google, and the shift in focus to higher margin businesses in Publishing's PremiumBrands. The combined impact of these factors has reduced the forecasted revenue and profits for these brands and the impairment charge reflected the resultantreduction in fair value. The increase in stock-based compensation expense was due primarily to the modification of certain equity awards in 2015, a higher numberof forfeited awards in 2014 and issuance of equity awards since 2014. The goodwill impairment charge at ShoeBuy was due to increased investment and theseasonal effect of high inventory levels as of October 1, 2015, the date of our 2015 annual assessment.Adjusted EBITDA Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Match Group$403,955 $125,288 45 % $278,667 $5,219 2 % $273,448HomeAdvisor48,546 30,017 162 % 18,529 828 5 % 17,701Video(21,247) 17,137 45 % (38,384) 1,532 4 % (39,916)Applications132,276 (51,982) (28)% 184,258 (1,934) (1)% 186,192Publishing(7,571) (95,359) NM 87,788 (63,172) (42)% 150,960Other1,227 (9,394) (88)% 10,621 (2,513) (19)% 13,134Corporate(55,967) (278) — % (55,689) 1,754 3 % (57,443)Total$501,219 $15,429 3 % $485,790 $(58,286) (11)% $544,076 As a percentage of revenue16% 15% 17%For a reconciliation of operating income (loss) for the Company's reportable segments and net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC's shareholders to AdjustedEBITDA, see "Note 14—Segment Information" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements andSupplementary Data."For the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015Match Group Adjusted EBITDA increased 45% due primarily to higher revenue, a decrease in selling and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue asthe product mix continues to shift towards brands with lower marketing spend, and profits from Non-dating in the current year period, partially offset by anincrease in cost of revenue driven by a significant increase in in-app purchase fees. Additionally, there are $11.8 million of lower costs in the current year periodrelated to the consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our Dating businesses ($4.9 million in 2016 compared to$16.8 million in 2015).HomeAdvisor Adjusted EBITDA increased 162% due primarily to higher revenue, partially offset by an increased investment in online and offline marketingand $2.1 million in transaction-related costs. Adjusted EBITDA was further impacted by higher compensation due primarily to increased headcount and anincrease in bad debt expense due to higher domestic revenue.41Table of ContentsVideo Adjusted EBITDA loss improved 45% due primarily to reduced losses at Vimeo and Daily Burn and increased profits at Electus.Applications Adjusted EBITDA decreased 28% due primarily to lower revenue, partially offset by decreases in cost of revenue and selling and marketingexpense. Adjusted EBITDA was further impacted by $2.6 million in restructuring charges.Publishing Adjusted EBITDA declined to a loss in the current year period due primarily to lower revenue and $15.6 million in restructuring charges related tovacating a data center and severance costs during 2016 in an effort to manage costs ($9.2 million in cost of revenue, $3.1 million in selling and marketing expense,$2.3 million in general and administrative expense and $1.2 million in product development expense). Adjusted EBITDA was further impacted by decreases inselling and marketing expense, cost of revenue and general and administrative expense exclusive of the restructuring charges.Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased 88% due to the sale of PriceRunner in the first quarter of 2016, partially offset by improved Adjusted EBITDA atShoeBuy resulting from increased revenue.Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss was flat compared to 2015.For the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014Match Group Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% due primarily to an increase in revenue and reduced losses from The Princeton Review, partially offset by$16.8 million of costs in 2015 related to the consolidation and streamlining of technology systems and European operations at our Dating businesses, an increase incost of revenue and $3.9 million benefit in 2014 related to the expiration of the statute of limitations for a non-income tax matter.HomeAdvisor Adjusted EBITDA increased 5% due primarily to higher revenue, partially offset by an increased investment in offline and online marketing,higher compensation due, in part, to increased headcount, and increased bad debt expense due to higher domestic revenue.Video Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased 4% due primarily to increased profits at Electus and reduced losses at Daily Burn and IAC Films, partially offset byincreased investment in Vimeo.Applications Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1% due to lower revenue and an increase in selling and marketing expense, partially offset by a decrease in cost ofrevenue. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to a significant increase in online marketing related to new downloadable desktopapplications at Consumer. The decrease in cost of revenue was due primarily to a decrease in traffic acquisition costs driven by a decline in revenue fromPartnerships.Publishing Adjusted EBITDA decreased 42% due primarily to lower revenue and an increase in selling and marketing expense, partially offset by a decreasein cost of revenue. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily related to an increase in online marketing across Premium Brands, includingAbout.com, partially offset by a decline at Ask.com. The decrease in cost of revenue was due primarily to a decrease in traffic acquisition costs driven primarily bya decline in revenue at Ask.com.Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased 19% due to lower revenue.Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased 3% due to lower compensation.Interest expense Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Interest expense$109,110 $35,474 48% $73,636 $17,322 31% $56,314Interest expense in 2016 increased from 2015 due to the $800 million of borrowings under the Match Group Term Loan in November 2015, of which $400million was refinanced on June 1, 2016 with the 2016 Match Group Senior Notes, and the 2% higher interest rate associated with the 2015 Match Group SeniorNotes which were issued in exchange for a substantially like amount of 2012 Senior Notes, partially offset by the repurchases and redemptions of the 2013 and2012 Senior Notes during the year.42Table of ContentsInterest expense in 2015 increased from 2014 due primarily to both the costs and the higher interest rate associated with the exchange of $445 million ofMatch Group Senior Notes for a substantially like amount of 2012 Senior Notes, as well as the $800 million Match Group Term Loan. In connection with the noteexchange, $7.3 million in costs were expensed during 2015. The note exchange and term loan borrowings closed on November 16, 2015. Interest expense in 2015was also impacted by the accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the redemption of the Liberty Bonds on September 1, 2015.Other income (expense), net Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Other income (expense), net$60,461 $23,540 64% $36,921 $89,405 NM $(52,484)Other income, net in 2016 includes gains of $37.5 million and $12.0 million related to the sale of ShoeBuy and PriceRunner, respectively, $34.4 million innet foreign currency exchange gains due to strengthening of the dollar relative to the British Pound and Euro, interest income of $5.1 million and a $3.6 milliongain related to the sale of marketable equity securities, partially offset by a non-cash charge of $12.1 million related to the write-off of a proportionate share oforiginal issue discount and deferred financing costs associated with prepayments of $440 million of the Match Group Term Loan, $10.0 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments as a result of our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of theinvestees, a loss of $3.8 million related to the sale of ASKfm and a $3.6 million loss on the 2013 and 2012 Senior Note redemptions and repurchases.Other income, net in 2015 included a gain of $34.3 million from a real estate transaction, $5.4 million in net foreign currency exchange gains and $4.3million in interest income, partially offset by $6.7 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments.Other expense, net in 2014 included $66.6 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments and a $4.2 millionother-than-temporary impairment charge on one of our equity method investments following the sale of a majority of the investee's assets, partially offset by a$19.4 million gain related to the sale of Urbanspoon, $4.4 million in interest income and $3.6 million in gains related to the sale of several long-term investments.Income tax benefit (provision) Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Income tax benefit (provision)$64,934 NM NM $(29,516) NM NM $(35,372)Effective income tax rate80% 21% 13%In 2016, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations of $64.9 million , which represents an effective income tax rate of 80%. Theeffective income tax rate was higher than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to foreign income taxed at lower rates and the non-taxable gain on the sale ofShoeBuy, partially offset by the non-deductible portion of the goodwill impairment charge at the Publishing segment.In 2015, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $29.5 million, which represents an effective income tax rate of 21%.The effective income tax rate was lower than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the realization of certain deferred tax assets, foreign income taxed at lowerrates, the non-taxable gain on contingent consideration fair value adjustments, and a reduction in tax reserves and related interest due to the expiration of statutes oflimitations, partially offset by a non-deductible goodwill impairment charge and unbenefited losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries.In 2014, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $35.4 million, which represents an effective income tax rate of 13%.The effective income tax rate was lower than the statutory rate of 35% due principally to a reduction in tax reserves and related interest of $88.2 million due to theexpiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for 2001 through 2009 and foreign income taxed at lower rates, partially offset by the largelyunbenefited loss associated with the write-downs of certain of the Company's investments and non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Urbanspoon.43Table of ContentsFor further details of income tax matters, see "Note 3—Income Taxes" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated FinancialStatements and Supplementary Data."Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Earnings from discontinuedoperations, net of tax$189 NM NM $17 NM NM $174,673Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2014 was due to the release of tax reserves related to the expiration of the statutes of limitations forfederal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009.Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests represent the noncontrolling holders’ percentage share of earnings or losses from the subsidiaries in which the Company holds amajority, but less than 100 percent, ownership interest and the results of which are included in our consolidated financial statements. Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ Change % Change 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Net (earnings) loss attributable tononcontrolling interests$(25,129) $(31,227) NM $6,098 $455 8% $5,643Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in 2016 primarily represents the proportionate share of the noncontrolling holders' ownership in MatchGroup.Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in 2015 primarily represents the proportionate share of the noncontrolling holders' ownership in certainsubsidiaries within the Video, HomeAdvisor and Publishing segments and Match Group.Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in 2014 primarily represents the proportionate share of the noncontrolling holders' ownership in certainsubsidiaries within the Video segment.44Table of ContentsIAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTINGIAC reports Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This measure is one of the primarymetrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believethat 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 beconsidered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. IAC endeavors tocompensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence anddescriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure. We encourage investors to examine the reconcilingadjustments 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-basedcompensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill andintangible assets, if applicable, and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements. We believe this measureis useful for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Moreover, ourmanagement uses this measure internally to evaluate the performance of our business as a whole and our individual business segments, and this measure is one ofthe primary metrics by which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDAmeasure because these items are non-cash in nature, and we believe that by excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA corresponds more closely to the cashoperating income generated from our business, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that itdoes not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses.For a reconciliation of operating income (loss) by reportable segment and net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA for theyears ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, see "Note 14—Segment Information" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—ConsolidatedFinancial Statements and Supplementary Data."Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From IAC's Non-GAAP Measure Stock-based compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance-based RSUs and market-based awards. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding using thetreasury stock method; however, performance-based RSUs and market-based awards are included only to the extent the applicable performance or marketcondition(s) has 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 ofRSUs, performance-based RSUs and market-based awards, the awards are settled, at the Company's discretion, on a net basis, with the Company remitting therequired 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 depreciableassets to operations over their estimated useful lives or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the lease term, if shorter. Amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets are non-cash expenses related primarily to acquisitions. At the time of anacquisition, the identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired company, such as trade names, content, technology, customer lists, advertiser andsupplier relationships, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. Value is also assigned to acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets, which comprisetrade names and trademarks, and goodwill that are not subject to amortization. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of an intangible asset orgoodwill exceeds its fair value. We believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and therelated amortization and impairment charges of intangible 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 contingentconsideration liabilities at fair value. These adjustments can be highly variable and are excluded from our assessment of performance because they are considerednon-operational in nature and, therefore, are not indicative of current or future performance or the ongoing cost of doing business.Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates on Match Group RevenueThe impact of foreign exchange rates on Match Group, due to its global reach, may be an important factor in understanding period over period comparisons ifmovement in rates is significant. International revenues are favorably45Table of Contentsimpacted as the U.S. dollar weakens relative to other foreign currencies, and unfavorably impacted as the U.S dollar strengthens relative to other foreigncurrencies. We believe the presentation of revenue excluding foreign exchange, in addition to reported revenue, helps improve the ability to understand MatchGroup's performance because it excludes the impact of foreign currency volatility that is not indicative of Match Group's core operating results. Revenue, excluding foreign exchange impact compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period over period. Revenue,excluding foreign exchange impact is calculated by translating current period revenues using prior period exchange rates. Revenue growth, excluding foreignexchange impact (expressed as a percentage), is calculated by determining the increase in current period revenues over prior period revenues where current periodrevenues are translated using prior period exchange rates.This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results reported in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for orsuperior to GAAP.The impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on Match Group revenue was not material to the consolidated statement of operations for the year endedDecember 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015.The following table presents the impact of foreign exchange on Match Group consolidated revenue, Match Group Dating revenue and Match GroupInternational Direct Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014: Years Ended December 31, 2015 $ Change % Change 2014 (Dollars in thousands)Match Group consolidated revenue, as reported$1,020,431 $132,163 15% $888,268Foreign exchange impact48,109 Match Group consolidated revenue, excluding foreign exchange impact$1,068,540 $180,272 20% $888,268 Match Group Dating revenue, as reported$909,705 $73,247 9% $836,458Foreign exchange effect48,109 Match Group Dating revenue, excluding foreign exchange impact$957,814 $121,356 15% $836,458 Match Group International Direct Revenue, as reported$283,351 $9,752 4% $273,599Foreign exchange effect47,080 Match Group International Direct Revenue, excluding foreign exchange impact$330,431 $56,832 21% $273,59946Table of ContentsFINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESFinancial Position December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands)Cash and cash equivalents: United States (a) $815,588 $1,109,331All other countries (b) (c) 513,599 372,116Total cash and cash equivalents 1,329,187 1,481,447Marketable securities (United States) (d) 89,342 39,200Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities (e) $1,418,529 $1,520,647 Match Group Debt: 2015 Match Group Senior Notes $445,172 $445,1722016 Match Group Senior Notes 400,000 —Match Group Term Loan due November 16, 2022 (f) (g) 350,000 800,000Total Match Group long-term debt 1,195,172 1,245,172Less: Current maturities of Match Group long-term debt — 40,000Less: Unamortized original issue discount and original issue premium, net 5,245 11,691Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs 13,434 16,610Total Match Group debt, net of current maturities 1,176,493 1,176,871 IAC Debt: 2013 Senior Notes 390,214 500,0002012 Senior Notes 38,109 54,732Total IAC long-term debt 428,323 554,732Less: Current portion of IAC long-term debt 20,000 —Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs 2,332 4,649Total IAC debt, net of current portion 405,991 550,083 Total long-term debt, net of current portion $1,582,484 $1,726,954_________________________________________________________________________(a)Domestically, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated government money market funds, commercial paper rated A1/P1 or better and treasury discount notes.(b)Internationally, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated treasury money market funds with maturities of less than 91 days from the date of purchase, and time deposits withmaturities of less than 91 days.(c)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 besubject 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 financeour U.S. operations and it is the Company's intent to indefinitely reinvest these funds outside of the U.S.(d)Marketable securities consist of commercial paper rated A1/P1, treasury discount notes, short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers and anequity security (which was sold in the second quarter of 2016). The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolioliquidity to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in equity securities as part of its investment strategy.(e)At December 31, 2016 and 2015, cash and cash equivalents includes Match Group's domestic and international cash and cash equivalents of $114.0 million and $139.6 million; and$34.4 million and $53.8 million, respectively. Marketable securities at December 31, 2015 include $11.6 million at Match Group. There are no marketable securities at December 31,2016 at Match Group. Match Group is a separate and distinct legal entity with its own public shareholders and board of directors and has no obligation to provide the Company withfunds. As a result, we cannot freely access the cash of Match Group and its subsidiaries. Match Group generated $234.1 million and $209.1 million of operating cash flows for theyears ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition, agreements governing Match Group’s indebtedness limit the payment of dividends or distributions, loans oradvances to stockholders, including the Company, in the event a default has occurred or Match Group's leverage ratio (as defined in the indentures) exceeds 5.0 to 1.0.47Table of Contents(f)Proceeds from the 2016 Match Group Senior Notes were used to prepay a portion of the Match Group Term Loan. A final payment of $350 million is due at maturity.(g)The Match Group Term Loan matures on November 16, 2022; provided that, if any of the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes remain outstanding on the date that is 91 days prior to thematurity date of the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes, the Match Group Term Loan maturity date shall be the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date of the 2015 MatchGroup Senior Notes.Match Group Senior Notes :On June 1, 2016, Match Group issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of the 2016 Match Group Senior Notes due June 1, 2024.Promptly following the closing of the Match Exchange Offer on November 16, 2015, Match Group and its subsidiaries were designated as unrestrictedsubsidiaries of IAC for purposes of the indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and the IAC Credit Facility. Following the designation, neitherMatch Group nor any of its subsidiaries guarantee any debt of IAC, or are subject to any of the covenants related to such debt.The indentures governing the 2016 and 2015 Match Group Senior Notes contain covenants that would limit Match Group's ability to pay dividends or tomake distributions and repurchase or redeem Match Group stock in the event a default has occurred or Match Group's leverage ratio (as defined in the indentures)exceeds 5.0 to 1.0. As of December 31, 2016, Match Group was in compliance with all applicable covenants and was below the 5.0 to 1.0 leverage ratio.Match Group Term Loan and Match Group Credit Facility :On November 16, 2015, under a credit agreement (the "Match Group Credit Agreement"), Match Group borrowed $800 million in the form of a term loan.On March 31, 2016, the Company made a $10.0 million principal payment on the Term Loan. On June 1, 2016, the proceeds of the 2016 Match Group SeniorNotes were used to prepay a portion of the Match Group Term Loan and, as a result, quarterly principal payments of $10 million under the Match Group TermLoan are no longer due. On December 8, 2016, Match Group made an additional $40 million principal payment on the Match Group Term Loan. In addition, theremaining outstanding balance of $350 million, which is due at maturity, was repriced; following the repricing, Match Group Term Loan bears interest, at MatchGroup's option, at a base rate or LIBOR, plus 2.25% or 3.25%, respectively, and in the case of LIBOR, a floor of 0.75%. The interest rate at December 31, 2016 is4.20%. Interest payments are due at least semi-annually through the term of the loan. The Match Group Term Loan provides for additional annual principalpayments as part of an excess cash flow sweep provision, the amount of which, if any, is governed by the secured net leverage ratio set forth in the Match GroupCredit Agreement.Match Group has a $500 million revolving credit facility that expires on October 7, 2020 (the "Match Group Credit Facility"). The annual commitment feeon undrawn funds based on the current leverage ratio is 30 basis points. Borrowings under the Match Group Credit Facility bear interest, at Match Group's option,at a base rate or LIBOR, in each case plus an applicable margin, which is determined by reference to a pricing grid based on Match Group's consolidated netleverage ratio. The terms of the Match Group Credit Facility require Match Group to maintain a consolidated net leverage ratio of not more than 5.0 to 1.0 and aminimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.5 to 1.0 (in each case as defined in the Match Group Credit Agreement).There are additional covenants under the Match Group Credit Facility and the Match Group Term Loan that limit the ability of Match Group and itssubsidiaries to, among other things, incur indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions. While the Match Group Term Loan remains outstanding, these samecovenants under the Match Group Credit Agreement are more restrictive than the covenants that are applicable to the Match Group Credit Facility. Obligationsunder the Match Group Credit Facility and Match Group Term Loan are unconditionally guaranteed by certain Match Group wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries,and are also secured by the stock of certain Match Group domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The Match Group Term Loan and outstanding borrowings, if any,under the Match Group Credit Facility rank equally with each other, and have priority over the 2016 and 2015 Match Group Senior Notes to the extent of the valueof the assets securing the borrowings under the Match Group Credit Agreement.IAC Senior Notes :The indenture governing the 2013 Senior Notes contains covenants that would limit our ability to pay dividends or to make distributions and repurchase orredeem our stock in the event a default has occurred or our leverage ratio (as defined in the indenture) exceeds 3.0 to 1.0. At December 31, 2016, there were nolimitations pursuant thereto. There are additional covenants that limit the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, (i)incur48Table of Contentsindebtedness, make investments, or sell assets in the event we are not in compliance with the financial ratio set forth in the indenture, and (ii) incur liens, enter intoagreements limiting our restricted subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends, enter into transactions with affiliates and consolidate, merge or sell substantially all of ourassets. The indenture governing the 2012 Senior Notes was amended to eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants contained therein in connection withthe Match Exchange Offer.IAC Credit Facility :IAC has a $300 million revolving credit facility that expires October 7, 2020 (the "IAC Credit Facility"). The annual commitment fee on undrawn funds iscurrently 35 basis points and is based on the leverage ratio most recently reported. Borrowings under the IAC Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option,at a base rate or LIBOR, in each case, plus an applicable margin, which is determined by reference to a pricing grid based on the Company's leverage ratio. Theterms of the IAC Credit Facility require that the Company maintains a leverage ratio (as defined in the agreement) of not more than 3.25 to 1.0 and restrict ourability to incur additional indebtedness. Borrowings under the IAC Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the same domestic subsidiaries that guaranteethe 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and are also secured by the stock of certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes rankequally with each other, and are subordinate to outstanding borrowings under the IAC Credit Facility to extent of the value of the assets securing such borrowings.Cash Flow InformationIn summary, the Company's cash flows attributable to continuing operations are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Net cash provided by operating activities$292,377 $349,405 $424,048Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities12,862 (582,721) (439,794)Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(451,065) 734,808 (80,980)2016Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations consists of earnings from continuing operations, adjusted for stock-basedcompensation expense, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, goodwill impairment, excess tax benefits, deferred income taxes, acquisition-related contingentconsideration fair value adjustments, adjustments related to gains on the sale of businesses, investments and assets, impairments of long-term investments, and theeffect of changes in working capital. Adjustments to earnings primarily consist of $275.4 million of goodwill impairment at the Publishing segment, $119.2 millionof deferred income taxes, $104.8 million of stock-based compensation expense, $79.4 million of amortization of intangibles, $71.7 million of depreciation, $51.8million in excess tax benefits, $51.0 million of net gains on the sale of businesses, investments and assets, and $10.7 million of impairment of long-terminvestments. The deferred income tax benefit primarily relates to the Publishing goodwill impairment. The decrease from changes in working capital consistprimarily of a decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $52.4 million , an increase in other assets of $12.9 million , partially offset by anincrease in deferred revenue of $35.8 million , and an increase in income taxes payable of $9.0 million . The decrease in accounts payable and other currentliabilities is due to (i) a decrease in accrued advertising and revenue share expense at Publishing and Applications mainly due to the effect of the new Googlecontract, which became effective April 1, 2016, (ii) a decrease in VAT payables related mainly to decreases in international revenue at Publishing, and (iii)decreases in payables at Match Group due to the timing of payments. The increase in other assets is primarily related to an increase in production costs at IACFilms. The increase in deferred revenue is mainly due to growth in prepaid revenue at Match Group, HomeAdvisor and Vimeo. The increase in income taxespayable is primarily due to (i) receipt of 2015 capital loss refund in 2016, (ii) current year income tax accruals in excess of current year income tax payments,partially offset by (iii) payment of 2015 tax liabilities in 2016.Net cash provided by investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2016 includes net proceeds from the sale of businesses, investments andassets of $172.2 million , which mainly consists of proceeds from the sale of PriceRunner and ShoeBuy, partially offset by capital expenditures of $78.0 million ,primarily related to Match Group and HomeAdvisor investments in internal development of software to support their products and services, as well as leaseholdimprovements and49Table of Contentscomputer hardware, purchases (net of sales and maturities) of marketable debt securities of $61.6 million , and cash used in acquisitions and investments of $31.0million .Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2016 includes $308.9 million for the repurchase of 6.2 million shares of commonstock at an average price of $49.74 per share, and $126.4 million for the redemption and repurchase of a portion of the 2012 and 2013 Senior Notes, partially offsetby excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $51.8 million . Additionally, a payment of $450.0 million was made toward the Match Group Term Loan, ofwhich $400.0 million was financed by the issuance of the 2016 Match Group Senior Notes.2015Adjustments to earnings from continuing operations primarily consist of $140.0 million of amortization of intangibles, $105.5 million of stock-basedcompensation, $62.2 million of depreciation and $14.1 million of goodwill impairment, partially offset by $59.8 million of deferred income taxes, $56.4 million ofexcess tax benefits from stock-based awards, $34.3 million of gain on a real estate transaction and $15.5 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fairvalue adjustments. The deferred income tax benefit primarily relates to amortization of intangibles and stock-based compensation. The increase from changes inworking capital consist primarily of an increase in deferred revenue of $66.9 million and an increase in income taxes payable of $24.2 million , partially offset byan increase in accounts receivable of $29.7 million and an increase in other assets of $21.2 million . The increase in deferred revenue was due mainly to growth inprepaid revenue at Match Group, Vimeo and HomeAdvisor, increases related to acquisitions, and increases at Electus, CollegeHumor and Notional mainly due tothe timing of various production deals. The increase in income taxes payable was due to 2015 income tax accruals in excess of 2015 income tax payments. Theincrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to growth in Match Group's in-app purchases sold through their mobile products and revenue growth atHomeAdvisor. The increase in other assets was primarily due to Match Group, relating to an increase in prepaid expenses, primarily from growth and the signingof longer-term contracts, as well as an increase in VAT refund receivables in the Publishing segment.Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2015 includes the purchase of acquisitions and investments of $651.9 million ,which includes PlentyOfFish, and capital expenditures of $62.0 million , primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products andservices, and computer hardware, partially offset by purchases (net of sales and maturities) of marketable securities of $125.3 million , and net proceeds from thesale of long-term investments and an asset of $9.4 million .Net cash provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2015 includes $788.0 million in borrowings from the Match Group TermLoan, $428.8 million in net proceeds received from Match Group's initial public offering and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $56.4 million ,partially offset by $200.0 million used for the repurchase of 3.0 million shares of common stock at an average price of $67.68 per share, $113.2 million related tothe payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, $80.0 million for the early redemption of the Liberty Bonds, $38.4 million in proceeds related to the issuanceof common stock, net of withholding taxes, $32.2 million for the purchase of noncontrolling interests, $23.4 million for the repurchase of stock-based awards and$19.1 million of debt issuance costs primarily associated with the Match Group Term Loan and revolving credit facility.2014Adjustments to earnings from continuing operations primarily consist of $76.9 million of deferred income taxes, $66.6 million of impairments related tolong-term investments, $61.2 million of depreciation, $59.6 million of stock-based compensation expense and $57.9 million of amortization of intangibles,partially offset by $45.0 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards, a $21.9 million adjustment related to gains on sales of a business and long-terminvestments and $13.4 million in acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments. The deferred income tax provision primarily relates to a netreduction in deferred tax assets related to the expiration of statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009. The changes fromworking capital activities consist of a decrease in income taxes payable of $94.5 million and an increase in accounts receivable of $19.9 million , partially offset byan increase in deferred revenue of $30.1 million . The decrease in income taxes payable is primarily due to a net reduction in tax reserves related to the expirationof statutes of limitations for federal income taxes for the years 2001 through 2009, partially offset by 2014 income tax accruals in excess of 2014 income taxpayments. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to revenue growth at HomeAdvisor. The increase in deferred revenue is due to increases related toacquisitions and growth in membership and subscription revenue at Match Group and Vimeo, respectively.Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 includes acquisitions and investments of $283.7 million , which include theValueClick O&O website businesses, The Princeton Review, SlimWare and LoveScout24, purchases (net of sales and maturities) of marketable securities of$154.2 million , and capital expenditures of $57.2 million50Table of Contentsprimarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and services, partially offset by $58.4 million of proceeds from the sales of abusiness and long-term investments.Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2014 includes $97.3 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IACshareholders, $33.2 million for the purchase of noncontrolling interests in Tinder and Meetic, and $8.1 million in contingent consideration payments relatedprincipally to the 2013 Twoo acquisition, partially offset by excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $45.0 million .Liquidity and Capital ResourcesThe 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 expires on October 7, 2020. Match Group has a $500 million revolving credit facility that expires on October7, 2020. At December 31, 2016, there were no outstanding borrowings under the IAC Credit Facility or the Match Group Credit Facility.At December 31, 2016, IAC had 9.3 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period oftime 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.IAC's consolidated cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2016 were $1.3 billion, of which $253.7 million was held by Match Group. The Companygenerated $292.4 million of operating cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016, of which $234.1 million was generated by Match Group. Match Group isa separate and distinct legal entity with its own public shareholders and board of directors and has no obligation to provide the Company with funds. As a result,we cannot freely access the cash of the Match Group and its subsidiaries. In addition, agreements governing Match Group's indebtedness limit the payment ofdividends or distributions and loans or advances to stockholders, including the Company, in the event a default has occurred or Match Group's leverage ratio (asdefined in the indentures) exceeds 5.0 to 1.0.The Company anticipates that it will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its operations. TheCompany's 2017 capital expenditures are expected to be higher than 2016 by approximately 5% to 10%, driven, in part, by certain Corporate related expendituresand HomeAdvisor's sales center and corporate headquarters expansion.Awards made under our subsidiary denominated equity plans are settled on a net basis, with the award holder entitled to receive a payment in IAC sharesequal to the intrinsic value of the award at exercise less an amount equal to the required cash tax withholding payment. Awards made to employees of MatchGroup subsidiaries may be settled in either IAC shares or Match Group shares, at our option. The tax withholding payment associated with these awards is made bythe Company in cash on behalf of the employee at the time these awards are exercised; in the case of Match Group awards, the tax withholding payment is made byMatch Group in cash at the time these awards are exercised. In either case, the cash tax withholding payments will vary based on the ultimate number of awardsexercised, the intrinsic value of the awards upon exercise and relevant withholding tax rates. We expect a reduction in future corporate income taxes equal to asubstantial portion of any such withholding tax payments by virtue of the income tax deduction we will recognize based on the intrinsic value of the awards atexercise. However, there may be some delay in the timing of the realization of the cash benefit of the income tax deduction because it will be dependent upon theamount and timing of future taxable income and the timing of estimated income tax payments. As it relates to awards made to employees of Match Groupsubsidiaries, if the Company elects to settle these awards in IAC shares, we will receive Match Group shares equal in value to the IAC shares issued. If theCompany elects to settle these awards in Match Group shares, our ownership interest in Match Group will be diluted. The Match Group subsidiary denominatedequity plan at Tinder has a number of scheduled option exercise periods, and the next period is in May 2017; the Company expects to settle a sufficient number ofexercises in IAC shares to maintain an economic interest in Match Group of at least 80%. See "Note 13—Stock-Based Compensation" to the consolidated financialstatements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" for additional discussion of subsidiary denominated equity plans.The Company believes its existing cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and expected positive cash flows generated from operations will be sufficientto fund our normal operating requirements, including capital expenditures, debt service, the payment of withholding taxes on behalf of employees for net-settledstock-based awards, and investing and other commitments for the foreseeable future. The Company's liquidity could be negatively affected by a decrease indemand for our products and services. The Company’s indebtedness could limit our ability to: (i) obtain additional financing to fund working capital needs,acquisitions, capital expenditure or debt service or other requirements; and (ii) use operating cash flow to make acquisitions, capital expenditures, invest in otherareas, such as developing properties and exploiting business opportunities, in51Table of Contentsthe event a default has occurred or in certain circumstances our leverage ratio (as defined in the indenture) exceeds 3.0 to 1.0. The Company may make additionalacquisitions and investments and, as a result, the Company may need to raise additional capital through future debt or equity financing to provide for greaterfinancial flexibility. Additional financing may not be available at all or on terms favorable to us.52Table of ContentsCONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS Payments Due by PeriodContractual Obligations (a)Less Than1 Year 1–3Years 3–5Years More Than5 Years Total (In thousands)Long-term debt (b)$111,108 $539,396 $154,759 $1,349,491 $2,154,754Operating leases (c)31,834 55,977 31,762 189,070 308,643Purchase obligations (d)10,581 10,000 — — 20,581Total contractual obligations$153,523 $605,373 $186,521 $1,538,561 $2,483,978_______________________________________________________________________________(a)The Company has excluded $37.8 million in unrecognized tax benefits and related interest from the table above as we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the periodin which these liabilities might be paid. For additional information on income taxes, see "Note 3—Income Taxes" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."(b)Represents contractual amounts due including interest on both fixed and variable rate instruments. Long-term debt at December 31, 2016 consists of $1.3 billion, which bears interestat fixed rates, and a $350 million Match Group Term Loan, which bears interest at a variable rate. The Match Group Term Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.25%, or 4.20%, atDecember 31, 2016. The amount of interest ultimately paid on the Match Group Term Loan may differ based on changes in interest rates. For additional information on long-termdebt, see "Note 9—Long-term Debt" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."(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 escalationclauses. 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 tableabove. For additional information on operating leases, see "Note 15—Commitments" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statementsand Supplementary Data."(d)The purchase obligations principally include a web hosting commitment. Amount of Commitment Expiration Per PeriodOther Commercial Commitments (e)Less Than1 Year 1–3Years 3–5Years More Than5 Years Total (In thousands)Letters of credit and surety bonds$768 $63 $— $1,437 $2,268_______________________________________________________________________________(e)Commercial commitments are funding commitments that could potentially require registrant performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events.Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsOther than the items described above, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2016.53Table of ContentsCRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATESThe following disclosure is provided to supplement the descriptions of IAC's accounting policies contained in "Note 2—Summary of Significant AccountingPolicies" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in regard to significant areasof judgment. Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financialstatements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates, judgments and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets,liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Because of the sizeof the financial statement elements to which they relate, some of our accounting policies and estimates have a more significant impact on our consolidated financialstatements than others. What follows is a discussion of some of our more significant accounting policies and estimates.Business Combinations and Contingent Consideration ArrangementsAcquisitions are an important part of the Company's growth strategy. The Company invested $18.4 million, $617.4 million and $259.4 million in acquisitionsin the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The purchase price of each acquisition is attributed to the assets acquired and liabilitiesassumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, including identifiable intangible assets that either arise from a contractual or legal right or areseparable from goodwill. The fair value of these intangible assets is based on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management.The excess purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is recorded as goodwill and is assigned to the reporting unit(s) that is expected tobenefit from the combination as of the acquisition date.In connection with certain business combinations, the Company has entered into contingent consideration arrangements that are determined to be part of thepurchase price. Each of these arrangements are recorded at its fair value at the time of the acquisition and reflected at current fair value for each subsequentreporting period thereafter until settled. The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operating metrics. TheCompany determines the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements by using probability-weighted analyses to determine the amounts of the grossliability, and, if the arrangement is long-term in nature, applying a discount rate that appropriately captures the risk associated with the obligation to determine thenet amount reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Determining the fair value of these arrangements is inherently difficult and subjective. Significantchanges in forecasted earnings or operating metrics would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement and can have a material impact on ourconsolidated financial statements. The changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements during each reporting period, including theaccretion of the discount, if applicable, are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. See"Note 8—Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments" to the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statementsand Supplementary Data" for a discussion of contingent consideration arrangements.Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible AssetsGoodwill is the Company's largest asset with a carrying value of $1.9 billion and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Indefinite-livedintangible assets, which consist of the Company's acquired trade names and trademarks, have a carrying value of $320.6 million and $380.1 million atDecember 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed annually for impairment as of October 1 or, more frequently, if an event occurs or circumstanceschange that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying value. Inperforming its annual assessment, the Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is lessthan its carrying value.For the Company's annual goodwill test at October 1, 2016, a qualitative assessment of the Match Group, HomeAdvisor Domestic, HomeAdvisorInternational, Vimeo, Daily Burn and ShoeBuy reporting units' goodwill was performed because the Company concluded it was more likely than not that the fairvalue of these reporting units was in excess of their respective carrying values. Th e primary factors that the Company considered in its qualitative assessment foreach of these reporting units is described below:•Match Group's October 1, 2016 market capitalization of $4.8 billion exceeded its carrying value by more than 970% and Match Group's strong operatingperformance.•The Company performed valuations of the HomeAdvisor Domestic, HomeAdvisor International, Vimeo and Daily Burn reporting units during 2016.These valuations were prepared primarily in connection with the issuance and/or settlement of equity grants that are denominated in the shares of thesebusinesses. The valuations were prepared time proximate to, however, not as of October 1, 2016. The fair value of each of these businesses wassignificantly in excess of its October 1, 2016 carrying value.54Table of Contents•ShoeBuy's expected sales price was significantly in excess of its October 1, 2016 carrying value; which was confirmed by the sales price realized in itssale on December 30, 2016, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $37.5 million.When the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value a reporting unit is greater than itscarrying value goodwill must be tested for impairment. For the Company's annual goodwill test at October 1, 2016, the Company concluded that it was not morelikely than not that the fair values of the Applications and Connected Ventures reporting units were greater than their respective carrying values and performed aquantitative test of these reporting units. The Company's quantitative test indicated that the fair value of each of these reporting units is in excess of its respectivecarrying value; therefore, the goodwill of these reporting units is not impaired. The Publishing reporting unit had no goodwill as of October 1, 2016 because theCompany recorded an impairment charge equal to the entire $275.4 million balance of the Publishing reporting unit goodwill during the second quarter of 2016,which is more fully described below, following a quantitative impairment test as of June 30, 2016. The quantitative impairment test is performed using the two-step process described below.The first step of an annual or interim quantitative test of the recovery of goodwill involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of each of the Company'sreporting units to its carrying value, including goodwill. The fair value of the Company's reporting units is determined using both an income approach based ondiscounted cash flows ("DCF") and a market approach when it tests goodwill for impairment, either on an interim basis or annual basis as of October 1 each year.The Company uses the same approach in determining the fair value of its businesses in connection with its subsidiary denominated stock based compensationplans, which can be a significant factor in the decision to apply the qualitative screen. Determining fair value using a DCF analysis requires the exercise ofsignificant judgment with respect to several items, including the amount and timing of expected future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. The expectedcash flows used in the DCF analyses are based on the Company's most recent forecast and budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates,which are based, in part, on forecasted growth rates. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected futurecash flows of the respective reporting units. Assumptions used in the DCF analyses, including the discount rate, are assessed based on the reporting units' currentresults and forecasted future performance, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in determining the fair value of theCompany's reporting units ranged from 10% to 17.5% in 2016 and 12% to 22% in 2015. Determining fair value using a market approach considers multiples offinancial metrics based on both acquisitions and trading multiples of a selected peer group of companies. From the comparable companies, a representative marketmultiple is determined which is applied to financial metrics to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine a peer group of companies for our respectivereporting units, we considered companies relevant in terms of consumer use, monetization model, margin and growth characteristics, and brand strength operatingin their respective sectors. While a primary driver in the determination of the fair values of the Company's reporting units is the estimate of future revenue andprofitability, the determination of fair value is based, in part, upon the Company's assessment of macroeconomic factors, industry and competitive dynamics andthe strategies of its businesses in response to these factors.If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairmenttest is not necessary. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the goodwill impairment test must beperformed. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with its carrying value to measure theamount of impairment, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a businesscombination. In other words, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognizedintangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid. If thecarrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. TheCompany has adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test forGoodwill Impairment, effective January 1, 2017. Therefore, any goodwill impairment charge that might result in the future would be determined based solely uponthe excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit over its fair value. The second step of the impairment analysis that is described above will no longer beperformed.At October 1, 2016, the fair value of each of the Company's reporting units with goodwill exceeded its carrying value by more than 20%.While the Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible asset are lessthan its carrying value, the Company's policy is to determine the fair value of each of its indefinite-lived intangible assets annually as of October 1. The Companydetermines the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets using an avoided royalty DCF valuation analysis. Significant judgments inherent in this analysisinclude the selection of appropriate royalty and discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The discount rates used in theDCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. The royalty rates used in theDCF analyses are based upon an estimate of the royalty rates that a market participant would pay to license the Company's trade names and trademarks.Assumptions used in the avoided royalty55Table of ContentsDCF analyses, including the discount rate and royalty rate, are assessed annually based on the actual and projected cash flows related to the asset, as well asmacroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 11% to 16% inboth 2016 and 2015, and the royalty rates used ranged from 2% to 7% in 2016 and 1% to 9% in 2015.While the 2016 annual assessment did not identify any material impairments, during the second quarter of 2016, the Company recorded impairment chargesequal to the entire $275.4 million balance of the Publishing reporting unit goodwill and $11.6 million related to certain Publishing indefinite-lived intangibleassets. The 2015 annual assessment identified impairment charges related to certain intangible assets of the Publishing reporting unit and the goodwill on theShoeBuy reporting unit of $88.0 million and $14.1 million, respectively . These impairment charges are more fully described above in "Results of Operations forthe Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014—Operating income (loss)" and "Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidatedfinancial statements included in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."Recoverability and Estimated Useful Lives of Long-Lived AssetsWe review the carrying value of all long-lived assets, comprising property and equipment, including leasehold improvements, and definite-lived intangibleassets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of along-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If thecarrying value is deemed not to be recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds itsfair value. In addition, the Company reviews the useful lives of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that these lives may bechanged. The carrying value of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets is $341.1 million and $363.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015,respectively.Income TaxesThe Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequencesattributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets andliabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuationallowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31,2016 and 2015, the balance of deferred tax liabilities, net, is $226.3 million and $346.8 million, respectively.We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on the two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determiningif the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals orlitigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimatesettlement. This measurement step is inherently difficult and requires subjective estimations of such amounts to determine the probability of various possibleoutcomes. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which maynot accurately anticipate actual outcomes. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $41.0 million and $43.4 million,including interest, respectively. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised in auditsand amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company arerecorded in the period they become known.The ultimate amount of deferred income tax assets realized and the amounts paid for deferred income tax liabilities and uncertain tax positions may varyfrom our estimates due to future changes in income tax law, state income tax apportionment or the outcome of any review of our tax returns by the various taxauthorities, as well as actual operating results of the Company that vary significantly from anticipated results.No income taxes have been provided on indefinitely reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries aggregating $680.2 million at December 31, 2016.The estimated amount of the unrecognized deferred income tax liability with respect to such earnings would be $169.3 million .Stock-Based CompensationThe Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $104.8 million , $105.4 million and $59.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016,2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company estimated the fair value of stock options issued in 2016, 2015 and 2014 using a Black-Scholes option pricing modeland, for those with a market condition, a lattice model. For stock options, including subsidiary denominated equity, the value of the stock option is measured at thegrant date at fair value and expensed over the vesting term. The impact on stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2016, assuming a1% increase in the risk-free interest rate, a 10% increase in the volatility factor and a one-year increase in the weighted average expected term of the outstandingoptions would be an increase of $3.5 million, $15.9 million and56Table of Contents$7.1 million, respectively. The Company also issues RSUs and performance-based RSUs. For RSUs issued, the value of the instrument is measured at the grantdate as the fair value of the underlying IAC common stock and expensed as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting term. For performance-basedRSUs issued, the value of the instrument is measured at the grant date as the fair value of the underlying IAC common stock and expensed as stock-basedcompensation over the vesting term when the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.Marketable Securities and Long-term InvestmentsAt December 31, 2016, marketable securities of $89.3 million consist of commercial paper rated A1/P1, treasury discount notes and short-to-medium-termdebt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers. Long-term investments at December 31, 2016 of $122.8 million include equity securities accountedfor under the cost and equity methods.The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity to fund current operations or satisfyother cash requirements as needed. Marketable securities are adjusted to fair value each quarter, and the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are included inaccumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost ofsecurities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings. The Company recognizesunrealized losses on marketable securities in net earnings when the losses are determined to be other-than-temporary. Additionally, the Company evaluates eachcost and equity method investment for indicators of impairment on a quarterly basis, and recognizes an impairment loss if the decline in value is deemed to beother-than-temporary. Future events may result in reconsideration of the nature of losses as other-than-temporary and market and other factors may cause the valueof the Company's investments to decline.The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments.Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. Such impairmentevaluations include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the current business environment,including competition; going concern considerations such as financial condition, the rate at which the investee utilizes cash and the investee's ability to obtainadditional financing to achieve its business plan; the need for changes to the investee's existing business model due to changing business and regulatoryenvironments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognizedother-than-temporary impairments of $10.0 million, $6.7 million and $66.6 million, respectively, related to cost method investments. These charges are describedabove in "Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014—Other income (expense), net."Recent Accounting PronouncementsFor a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see "Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statementsincluded in "Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."57Table of ContentsItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskInterest Rate RiskThe Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company's cash equivalents, marketable debt securities and long-term debt, including current maturities.The Company invests its excess cash in certain cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, which consist of money market funds, commercial paper,treasury discount notes and short-to-medium-term debt securities issued by investment grade corporate issuers. The Company employs a methodology thatconsiders available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when adecline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, animpairment charge is recorded in current earnings and a new cost basis in the investment is established. During 2016, the Company did not record any materialother-than-temporary impairment charges related to its cash equivalents and marketable debt securities.Based on the Company's total investment in marketable debt securities at December 31, 2016, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interestrates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of these securities by $0.1 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certainsimplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of debt securities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rateswith no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period. However, since almost all of the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance of $1.3 billionwas invested in short-term fixed or variable rate money market instruments, the Company would also earn more (less) interest income due to such an increase(decrease) in interest rates.At December 31, 2016, the Company's outstanding debt was $1.6 billion (including $20.0 million of 2013 Senior Notes classified as current, pendingredemption) of which $1.3 billion bears interest at fixed rates and $350 million Match Group Term Loan, which bears interest at a variable rate. If market ratesdecline, the Company runs the risk that the related required payments on the fixed rate debt will exceed those based on market rates. A 100 basis point increase ordecrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of the fixed-rate debt by $53.9 million. Such potential increase ordecrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of fixed-rate debt for all maturities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period. The Match Group Term Loan bearsinterest at LIBOR plus 3.25%. As of December 31, 2016, the rate in effect was 4.20%. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, then the annual interestexpense and payments on the Match Group Term Loan would increase by $3.5 million. If LIBOR were to decrease by 100 basis points, the effective interest ratewould decrease by 20 basis points to the LIBOR floor of 0.75% and the annual interest expense and payments in the current year would decrease by $0.7 million.Foreign Currency Exchange RiskThe Company conducts business in certain foreign markets, primarily in the European Union, and is exposed to foreign exchange risk for both the Euro andBritish Pound ("GBP").For both the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, international revenue accounted for 26% of consolidated revenue. The Company's primary exposureto foreign currency exchange risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar, primarilythe Euro. As foreign currency exchange rates change, translation of the statements of operations of the Company's international businesses into U.S. dollars affectsyear-over-year comparability of operating results. The average Euro versus the U.S. Dollar exchange rate was essentially flat in 2016 compared to 2015.Foreign currency exchange gains and losses included in the Company's earnings for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are gains and(losses) of $34.4 million , $5.4 million and $(1.6) million , respectively. Historically foreign currency exchange gains and losses have not been material to theCompany, however, the significant decline in the GBP due to the Brexit vote, on June 23, 2016, generated significant foreign currency exchange gains during2016. This gain is primarily related to (1) U.S. dollar denominated cash, the majority of which is from the proceeds received in the PriceRunner sale in March2016, held by a foreign subsidiary with a GBP functional currency and (2) a U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loan related to a recent acquisition in which thereceivable is held by a foreign subsidiary with a GBP functional currency.If the GBP had declined 10% further versus the U.S. dollar during the year ended December 31, 2016, the gain would have been greater by $2.0 million andif the GBP had declined 10% less versus the U.S. dollar the gain would have been reduced by $2.6 million.Historically, the Company has not hedged foreign currency exposures. Our continued international expansion increases our exposure to exchange ratefluctuations and as a result such fluctuations could have a significant impact on our future results of operations.58Table of ContentsItem 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary DataReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmThe Board of Directors and Shareholders of IAC/InterActiveCorpWe have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the relatedconsolidated statements of operations, comprehensive operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,2016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are theresponsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require thatwe plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesexamining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principlesused and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide areasonable basis for our opinion.In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of IAC/InterActiveCorpand subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the periodended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, whenconsidered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), IAC/InterActiveCorp's internalcontrol over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee ofSponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 28, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP New York, New YorkFebruary 28, 201759IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands, except share data)ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents$1,329,187 $1,481,447Marketable securities89,342 39,200Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $16,405 and $16,528, respectively220,138 250,077Other current assets204,068 174,286Total current assets1,842,735 1,945,010 Property and equipment, net306,248 302,817Goodwill1,924,052 2,245,364Intangible assets, net355,451 440,828Long-term investments122,810 137,386Other non-current assets94,577 117,286TOTAL ASSETS$4,645,873 $5,188,691LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES: Current portion of long-term debt$20,000 $40,000Accounts payable, trade62,863 86,883Deferred revenue285,615 258,412Accrued expenses and other current liabilities344,910 383,251Total current liabilities713,388 768,546 Long-term debt, net of current portion1,582,484 1,726,954Income taxes payable33,528 33,692Deferred income taxes228,798 348,773Other long-term liabilities44,178 64,510 Redeemable noncontrolling interests32,827 30,391 Commitments and contingencies SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock $.001 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 255,672,125 and 254,014,976 shares andoutstanding 72,595,470 and 77,245,709 shares, respectively256 254Class B convertible common stock $.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued 16,157,499 shares andoutstanding 5,789,499 shares16 16Additional paid-in capital11,921,559 11,486,315Retained earnings290,114 331,394Accumulated other comprehensive loss(166,123) (152,103)Treasury stock 193,444,655 and 187,137,267 shares, respectively(10,176,600) (9,861,350)Total IAC shareholders' equity1,869,222 1,804,526Noncontrolling interests141,448 411,299Total shareholders' equity2,010,670 2,215,825TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$4,645,873 $5,188,691The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.60IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands, except per share data)Revenue$3,139,882 $3,230,933 $3,109,547Operating costs and expenses: Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)755,730 778,161 860,204Selling and marketing expense1,245,263 1,345,576 1,147,409General and administrative expense547,160 525,629 443,610Product development expense197,885 185,766 160,515Depreciation71,676 62,205 61,156Amortization of intangibles79,426 139,952 57,926Goodwill impairment275,367 14,056 —Total operating costs and expenses3,172,507 3,051,345 2,730,820Operating (loss) income(32,625) 179,588 378,727Interest expense(109,110) (73,636) (56,314)Other income (expense), net60,461 36,921 (52,484)(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes(81,274) 142,873 269,929Income tax benefit (provision)64,934 (29,516) (35,372)(Loss) earnings from continuing operations(16,340) 113,357 234,557Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax189 17 174,673Net (loss) earnings(16,151) 113,374 409,230Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(25,129) 6,098 5,643Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$(41,280) $119,472 $414,873 Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders: Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations$(0.52) $1.44 $2.88Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations$(0.52) $1.33 $2.71Basic (loss) earnings per share$(0.52) $1.44 $4.98Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.52) $1.33 $4.68 Dividends declared per share$— $1.36 $1.16 Stock-based compensation expense by function: Cost of revenue$2,305 $1,210 $949Selling and marketing expense6,000 10,186 2,144General and administrative expense77,151 82,798 49,862Product development expense19,364 11,256 6,679Total stock-based compensation expense$104,820 $105,450 $59,634The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.61IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Net (loss) earnings$(16,151) $113,374 $409,230Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Change in foreign currency translation adjustment (a)(43,126) (68,844) (66,874)Change in unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities (net of tax benefits of$884 and $1,852 in 2016 and 2014, respectively, and tax provision of $576 in 2015) (b)1,484 3,140 (8,591)Total other comprehensive loss(41,642) (65,704) (75,465)Comprehensive (loss) income(57,793) 47,670 333,765Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(18,638) 7,399 6,454Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to IAC shareholders$(76,431) $55,069 $340,219________________________(a) The years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 include amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income into earnings. See "Note 11—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss" foradditional information.(b) The years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 include unrealized gains reclassified out of other comprehensive income into earnings. See "Note 6—Marketable Securities" and "Note 11—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss" for additional information.The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.62IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYYears Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 IAC Shareholders' Equity CommonStock $.001Par Value Class BConvertibleCommonStock $.001Par Value AdditionalPaid-inCapital AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss TreasuryStock RedeemableNoncontrollingInterests $ Shares $ Shares (AccumulatedDeficit)RetainedEarnings Total IACShareholders'Equity NoncontrollingInterests TotalShareholders'Equity (In thousands)Balance as of December 31, 2013$42,861 $251 250,982 $16 16,157 $11,562,567 $(32,735) $(13,046) $(9,830,317) $1,686,736 $42,665 $1,729,401Net (loss) earnings(5,643) — — — — — 414,873 — — 414,873 — 414,873Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(914) — — — — — — (74,654) — (74,654) 103 (74,551)Stock-based compensation expense558 — — — — 59,362 — — — 59,362 (286) 59,076Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards,net of withholding taxes— 1 1,188 — — (167,340) — — 168,967 1,628 — 1,628Income tax benefit related to stock-based awards— — — — — 37,451 — — — 37,451 — 37,451Dividends— — — — — (39,557) (57,020) — — (96,577) — (96,577)Noncontrolling interests related to acquisitions17,886 — — — — — — — — — — —Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(41,743) — — — — — — — — — — —Purchase of noncontrolling interests— — — — — — — — — — (50,662) (50,662)Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests andnoncontrolling interests to fair value27,750 — — — — (37,119) — — — (37,119) 9,369 (27,750)Other(328) — — — — 253 — — — 253 — 253Balance 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 $1,993,142Net (loss) earnings(7,737) — — — — — 119,472 — — 119,472 1,639 121,111Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(1,301) — — — — — — (64,403) — (64,403) — (64,403)Stock-based compensation expense6,725 — — — — 87,685 — — — 87,685 4,808 92,493Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards,net of withholding taxes— 2 1,845 — — (37,733) — — — (37,731) — (37,731)Income tax benefit related to stock-based awards— — — — — 44,577 — — — 44,577 — 44,577Dividends— — — — — — (113,196) — — (113,196) — (113,196)Purchase of treasury stock— — — — — — — — (200,000) (200,000) — (200,000)Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(32,207) — — — — — — — — — — —Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fairvalue23,155 — — — — (23,155) — — — (23,155) — (23,155)Noncontrolling interests related to Match Group IPO, net offees and expenses— — — — — — — — — — 428,283 428,283Repurchase of stock-based awards— — — — — — — — — — (23,431) (23,431)Transfer from noncontrolling interests to redeemablenoncontrolling interests1,189 — — — — — — — — — (1,189) (1,189)Other140 — — — — (676) — — — (676) — (676)Balance as of December 31, 2015$30,391 $254 254,015 $16 16,157 $11,486,315 $331,394 $(152,103) $(9,861,350) $1,804,526 $411,299 $2,215,82563IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 IAC Shareholders' Equity CommonStock $.001Par Value Class BConvertibleCommonStock $.001Par Value AdditionalPaid-inCapital AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss TreasuryStock RedeemableNoncontrollingInterests $ Shares $ Shares (AccumulatedDeficit)RetainedEarnings Total IACShareholders'Equity NoncontrollingInterests TotalShareholders'Equity (In thousands)Net (loss) earnings$(3,849) $— — $— — $— $(41,280) $— $— $(41,280) $28,978 $(12,302)Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax385 — — — — — — (35,151) — (35,151) (6,876) (42,027)Stock-based compensation expense1,632 — — — — 50,201 — — — 50,201 44,523 94,724Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards,net of withholding taxes— 2 1,657 — — (772) — — — (770) — (770)Income tax benefit related to stock-based awards— — — — — 49,406 — — — 49,406 — 49,406Purchase of treasury stock— — — — — — — — (315,250) (315,250) — (315,250)Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(2,529) — — — — — — — — — — —Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fairvalue7,921 — — — — (7,560) — — — (7,560) — (7,560)Purchase of noncontrolling interests— — — — — — — — — — (211) (211)Issuance of Match Group common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net of withholding taxes— — — — — — — — — — 10,224 10,224Reallocation of shareholders' equity balances related to thenoncontrolling interests created in the Match Group IPO— — — — — 342,507 — 21,131 — 363,638 (363,638) —Changes in noncontrolling interests of Match Group due tothe issuance of its common stock— — — — — (7,691) — — — (7,691) 7,691 —Noncontrolling interests created in an acquisition— — — — — 12,222 — — — 12,222 9,811 22,033Other(1,124) — — — — (3,069) — — — (3,069) (353) (3,422)Balance as of December 31, 2016$32,827 $256 255,672 $16 16,157 $11,921,559 $290,114 $(166,123) $(10,176,600) $1,869,222 $141,448 $2,010,670The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.64IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations: Net (loss) earnings$(16,151) $113,374 $409,230Less: earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax189 17 174,673(Loss) earnings from continuing operations(16,340) 113,357 234,557Adjustments to reconcile (loss) earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable tocontinuing operations: Stock-based compensation expense104,820 105,450 59,634Depreciation71,676 62,205 61,156Amortization of intangibles79,426 139,952 57,926Goodwill impairment275,367 14,056 —Impairment of long-term investments10,680 6,689 66,601 Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards(51,764) (56,418) (44,957)Deferred income taxes(119,181) (59,786) 76,869Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates549 (772) 9,697 Acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments2,555 (15,461) (13,367) Gains on sale of businesses, investments and assets, net(50,965) (1,005) (21,946) Gain on real estate transaction— (34,341) — Other adjustments, net4,734 26,496 20,789 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts receivable1,283 (29,680) (19,918)Other assets(12,905) (21,174) (3,606)Accounts payable and other current liabilities(52,359) 8,756 4,963Income taxes payable8,998 24,167 (94,492)Deferred revenue35,803 66,914 30,142Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations292,377 349,405 424,048Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(18,403) (617,402) (259,391)Capital expenditures(78,039) (62,049) (57,233)Investments in time deposits(87,500) — —Proceeds from maturities of time deposits87,500 — —Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities252,369 218,462 21,644Purchases of marketable debt securities(313,943) (93,134) (175,826)Purchases of investments(12,565) (34,470) (24,334)Net proceeds from the sale of businesses, investments and assets172,228 9,413 58,388Other, net11,215 (3,541) (3,042)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuing operations12,862 (582,721) (439,794)Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations: Borrowings under Match Group Term Loan— 788,000 —Principal payments on Match Group Term Loan(450,000) — —Proceeds from Match Group 2016 Senior Notes offering400,000 — —Principal payments on IAC debt, including redemptions and repurchases of Senior Notes(126,409) (80,000) —Debt issuance costs(7,811) (19,050) (383)Fees and expenses related to note exchange— (6,954) —Proceeds from Match Group initial public offering, net of fees and expenses— 428,789 —Purchase of treasury stock(308,948) (200,000) —Dividends— (113,196) (97,338)Issuance of IAC common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net of withholding taxes(895) (38,418) 1,609Issuance of Match Group common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net of withholding taxes9,548 — —Repurchase of stock-based awards— (23,431) —Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards51,764 56,418 44,957 Purchase of noncontrolling interests(2,740) (32,207) (33,165)Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments(2,180) (5,750) (8,109) Funds held in escrow for MyHammer tender offer(10,548) — —Other, net(2,846) (19,393) 11,449Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations(451,065) 734,808 (80,980)Total cash (used in) provided by continuing operations(145,826) 501,492 (96,726)Total cash used in discontinued operations— (152) (145)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(6,434) (10,298) (13,168)Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(152,260) 491,042 (110,039)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,481,447 990,405 1,100,444Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,329,187 $1,481,447 $990,405The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.65IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 1—ORGANIZATIONIAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands, such as HomeAdvisor, Vimeo, Dictionary.com, The DailyBeast, Investopedia, and Match Group's online dating portfolio, which includes Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish and OkCupid.All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.The Company has six reportable segments, which are described below.Match GroupOur Match Group segment includes the dating and non-dating businesses of Match Group, Inc., which completed its initial public offering ("IPO") onNovember 24, 2015. As of December 31, 2016, IAC’s ownership interest and voting interest in Match Group were 82.5% and 97.9% , respectively.Our Match Group segment consists of our North America dating business (which includes Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, our various affinitybrands and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada), our International dating business (which includes Meetic, Pairs, Twoo, theinternational operations of Tinder and PlentyOfFish and all other dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada) and Match Group's non-dating business, The Princeton Review.Through the brands within our dating business, we are a leading provider of membership-based and ad-supported dating products servicing North America,Western Europe and many other regions around the world. We provide these services through websites and applications that we own and operate.Match Group's non-dating business consists of The Princeton Review, which provides a variety of educational test preparation, academic tutoring and collegecounseling services.HomeAdvisorHomeAdvisor is a leading global home services digital marketplace that helps connect consumers with home professionals in North America, as well as inFrance, the Netherlands and Italy under various brands. On November 3, 2016, HomeAdvisor acquired a controlling interest in MyHammer Holding AG, theleading home services marketplace in Germany.VideoOur Video segment consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus, CollegeHumor, Notional, IAC Films and Daily Burn.Vimeo operates a global video sharing platform for creators and their audiences. Through Vimeo, we offer video creators simple, professional grade tools toshare, manage, distribute and monetize content online, and provide viewers with a clutter-free environment to watch content across a variety of Internet-enableddevices, including mobile devices and connected television platforms.Electus provides production and producer services for both unscripted and scripted television, feature film and digital content, primarily for initial sale anddistribution in the United States. Our content is distributed on a wide range of platforms, including broadcast television, premium and basic cable television,subscription-based and ad-supported video-on-demand services and through theatrical releases and other outlets. Electus also operates Electus Digital, whichconsists of the following websites and properties: CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com; YouTube channels WatchLOUD, Nuevon and Hungry;and Big Breakfast (a production company). Through Electus, we also operate Notional.Daily Burn is a health and fitness property that provides streaming fitness and workout videos across a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android, Rokuand other Internet-enabled television platforms.Applications66IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Our Applications segment includes Consumer, which includes our direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications, including Apalon, which housesour mobile applications operations, and SlimWare, which houses our downloadable desktop software and services operations; and Partnerships, which includes ourbusiness-to-business partnership operations.Through our Consumer business, we develop, market and distribute a variety of applications, including desktop applications through which users can accesssearch services and which are tailored to a number of specific online uses. Apalon is an award-winning mobile development company with one of the largest andmost popular portfolios of mobile applications worldwide. SlimWare is a provider of community-powered software and services that clean, repair, update andoptimize personal computers.Through our Partnerships business, we work closely with partners in the software, media and other industries to design and develop customized browser-based search applications to be bundled and distributed with these partners’ products and services.PublishingThe Publishing segment includes our Premium Brands business, which is composed of About.com, Dictionary.com, Investopedia and The Daily Beast; andour Ask & Other business, which primarily includes Ask.com, CityGrid and, for periods prior to its sale on June 30, 2016, ASKfm.Premium BrandsOur Premium Brands business primarily consists of the following destination websites:•About.com, which provides detailed information and content written by independent, freelance subject matter experts;•Dictionary.com, which primarily provides online and mobile dictionary, thesaurus and reference services;•Investopedia, a resource for investment and personal finance education and information; and•The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture and entertainment that curates and publishes existing and original online content fromits own roster of contributors in the United States.During 2016, About.com evolved from a general content website to a collection of vertical brands by transitioning content from the various network channelson its general content website to stand-alone vertical domains, each with its own unique branding and user experience. To date, content from four network channels(specifically, Health, Money, Tech, and Home) has been transitioned to four verticals (Verywell.com, TheBalance.com, Lifewire.com and TheSpruce.com,respectively ).Ask & OtherOur Ask & Other business primarily consists of:•Ask.com, which provides general search services, as well as question and answer services that provide direct answers to natural-language questions;•CityGrid, an advertising network that integrates local content and advertising for distribution to affiliated and third party publishers across web andmobile platforms; and•For periods prior to its sale on June 30, 2016, ASKfm, a questions and answers social network.OtherOur Other segment consisted of ShoeBuy, an Internet retailer of footwear and related apparel and accessories, and PriceRunner, a shopping comparisonwebsite. ShoeBuy and PriceRunner were sold on December 30, 2016 and March 18, 2016, respectively.67IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESBasis of PresentationThe Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").Basis of Consolidation and Accounting for InvestmentsThe consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, all entities that are wholly-owned by the Company and all entities in which theCompany 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 theoperating and financial matters of the investee, but does not have a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in thecommon stock or in-substance common stock of entities in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating andfinancial matters of the investee are accounted for using the cost method. Investments in companies that IAC does not control, which are not in the form ofcommon stock or in-substance common stock, are also accounted for using the cost method. The Company evaluates each cost and equity method investment forimpairment on a quarterly basis and recognizes an impairment loss if a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. Such impairment evaluationsinclude, but are not limited to: the current business environment, including competition; going concern considerations such as financial condition, the rate at whichthe investee utilizes cash and the investee's ability to obtain additional financing to achieve its business plan; the need for changes to the investee's existingbusiness model due to changing business and regulatory environments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. Ifthe 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, thenthe fair value of such cost method investment is not estimated, as it is impracticable to do so.Accounting EstimatesManagement of the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financialstatements in accordance with GAAP. These estimates, judgments and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and therelated 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 otherinvestments; the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets; the useful lives and recoverability of definite-lived intangible assets and propertyand equipment; the carrying value of accounts receivable, including the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts; the determination of revenuereserves; the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration arrangements; the liabilities for uncertain tax positions; the valuation allowance for deferredincome tax assets; and the fair value of and forfeiture rates for stock-based awards, among others. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historicalexperience, its forecasts and budgets and other factors that the Company considers relevant.Revenue RecognitionThe Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services are rendered or merchandise is delivered to customers, thefee or price charged is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Deferred revenue is recorded when payments are received, or contractuallydue, in advance of the Company's rendering of services or delivery of merchandise.Match GroupRevenue of the dating businesses is substantially derived directly from users in the form of recurring membership fees for subscription-based onlinepersonals and related services. Membership revenue is presented net of credits and credit card68IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)chargebacks. Members pay in advance, primarily by using a credit card or through mobile app stores, and, subject to certain conditions identified in our terms andconditions, all purchases are final and nonrefundable. Fees collected, or contractually due, in advance for memberships are deferred and recognized using thestraight-line method over the terms of the applicable membership period, which primarily range from one to six months, and corresponding mobile app store feesincurred on such transactions, if any, are deferred and expensed over the same period. Deferred revenue at Dating is $161.1 million and $144.4 million atDecember 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Revenue is also earned from online advertising, the purchase of à la carte features and offline events. Onlineadvertising revenue is recognized every time an advertisement is displayed. Revenue from the purchase of à la carte features is recognized based on usage.Revenue and the related expenses associated with offline events are recognized when each event occurs.Non-dating's revenue consists primarily of fees received directly from students for in-person and online test preparation classes, access to online testpreparation materials and individual tutoring services. Fees from classes and access to online materials are recognized over the period of the course and the periodof the online access, respectively. Tutoring fees are recognized based on usage. Deferred revenue at Non-dating is $23.3 million and $25.7 million at December 31,2016 and 2015 , respectively.HomeAdvisorHomeAdvisor's lead acceptance revenue is generated and recognized when an in-network home service professional is delivered a consumer lead.HomeAdvisor's membership subscription revenue is generated through subscription sales to service professionals and is deferred and recognized over the term ofthe applicable membership. Membership can be one month, three months , or one year. HomeAdvisor's website hosting revenue is deferred and recognized overthe period of the hosting agreement. Deferred revenue at HomeAdvisor is $18.8 million and $11.9 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.VideoRevenue of businesses included in this segment is generated primarily through media production and distribution, subscriptions and advertising. Productionrevenue is recognized when the production is available for the customer to broadcast or exhibit, subscription fee revenue is recognized over the terms of theapplicable subscriptions, which are one month or one year, and advertising revenue is recognized when an ad is displayed or over the period earned. Deferredrevenue at Vimeo is $36.7 million and $30.4 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Deferred revenue at Electus, CollegeHumor and Notional totals$23.1 million and $24.4 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.ApplicationsSubstantially all of Applications' revenue consists of advertising revenue generated principally through the display of paid listings in response to searchqueries. The substantial majority of the paid listings displayed by our Applications businesses are supplied to us by Google Inc. ("Google") pursuant to our servicesagreement with Google.Pursuant to this agreement, those of our Applications businesses that provide search services transmit search queries to Google, which in turn transmits a setof relevant and responsive paid listings back to these businesses for display in search results. This ad-serving process occurs independently of, but concurrentlywith, the generation of algorithmic search results for the same search queries. Google paid listings are displayed separately from algorithmic search results and areidentified as sponsored listings on search results pages. Paid listings are priced on a price per click basis and when a user submits a search query through one of ourApplications businesses and then clicks on a Google paid listing displayed in response to the query, Google bills the advertiser that purchased the paid listingdirectly and shares a portion of the fee charged to the advertiser with us. We recognize paid listing revenue from Google when it delivers the user's click. In caseswhere the user’s click is generated due to the efforts of a third party distributor, we recognize the amount due from Google as revenue and record a revenue shareor other payment obligation to the third party distributor as traffic acquisition costs.To a significantly lesser extent, Applications' revenue also consists of fees related to subscription downloadable applications which are recognized over theterms of the applicable subscriptions, primarily one to two years, and fees related to paid mobile downloadable applications and display advertisements, which arerecognized at the time of the sale and when the ad is displayed, respectively. Deferred revenue at SlimWare is $26.1 million and $21.0 million at December 31,2016 and 2015 , respectively.69IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)PublishingPublishing's revenue consists principally of advertising revenue, which is generated primarily through the display of paid listings in response to searchqueries, display advertisements (sold directly and through programmatic ad sales) and fees related to paid mobile downloadable applications. The substantialmajority of the paid listings that our Publishing businesses display are supplied to us by Google in the manner and pursuant to the services agreement with Google,which is described above under " Applications. "OtherShoeBuy's revenue consisted of merchandise sales, reduced by incentive discounts and sales returns, and was recognized when delivery to the customer hadoccurred. Delivery was considered to have occurred when the customer took title and assumed the risks and rewards of ownership, which was on the date ofshipment. Accruals for returned merchandise were based on historical experience. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers was recorded as revenue. Thecosts associated with shipping goods to customers were recorded as cost of revenue.PriceRunner's revenue consisted principally of advertising revenue that, depending on the terms of the arrangement, was recognized when a user clicked onan ad, or when a user clicked-through on the ad and took a specified action on the destination site.Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term investments, with maturities of less than 91 days from the date of purchase. Domestically, cashequivalents primarily consist of AAA rated government money market funds, commercial paper rated A1/P1 or better and treasury discount notes. Internationally,cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated treasury money market funds and time deposits.Marketable SecuritiesAt December 31, 2016 , marketable securities consist of commercial paper rated A1/P1, treasury discount notes and short-to-medium-term debt securitiesissued by investment grade corporate issuers. The Company invests in marketable debt securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolioliquidity to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in marketable equity securities as part of its investmentstrategy. All marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities, net oftax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used todetermine the cost of securities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments.Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. Factors consideredin determining whether a loss is other-than-temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, thefinancial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and whether it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before therecovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recordedin current earnings and a new cost basis in the investment is established.Certain Risks and ConcentrationsA significant 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. Mostof the Company's online advertising revenue is attributable to a services agreement with Google. For the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , revenuefrom Google represents 26% , 40% and 45% , respectively, of the Company's consolidated revenue. The Company's service agreement became effective onApril 1, 2016, following the expiration of the previous services agreement. The services70IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)agreement expires on March 31, 2020; however, the Company may choose to terminate the agreement effective March 31, 2019. The services agreement requiresthat we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Google may generally unilaterally update its policies and guidelines without advance notice, whichcould in turn require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly toaddress or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014, revenue earned from Google is $824.4 million , $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion , respectively. This revenue is earned by the businesses comprising the Applicationsand Publishing segments. For the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , Google revenue represents 87% and 73% ; 94% and 83% ; and 97% and 83% ,of Applications and Publishing revenue, respectively. Accounts receivable related to revenue earned from Google totaled $65.8 million and $97.2 million atDecember 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.The Company's business is subject to certain risks and concentrations including dependence on third-party technology providers, exposure to risks associatedwith online commerce security and credit card fraud.Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketablesecurities. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with financial institutions and are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.Accounts ReceivableAccounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves. Accounts receivableoutstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors,including the length of time accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous loss history, the specific customer's ability to pay its obligation to theCompany and the condition of the general economy and the customer's industry. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. TheCompany also maintains allowances to reserve for potential credits issued to customers or other revenue adjustments. The amounts of these reserves are based, inpart, on historical experience.Property and EquipmentProperty and equipment, including significant improvements, are recorded at cost. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation iscomputed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the lease term, if shorter.Asset CategoryEstimatedUseful LivesBuildings and leasehold improvements3 to 39 YearsComputer equipment and capitalized software2 to 3 YearsFurniture and other equipment3 to 12 YearsThe Company capitalizes certain internal use software costs including external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the software and compensationfor personnel directly associated with the development of the software. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete andceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose. The net book value of capitalized internal use software is $46.9 million and$39.6 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.71IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Business CombinationsThe purchase price of each acquisition is attributed to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, includingidentifiable intangible assets that either arise from a contractual or legal right or are separable from goodwill. The fair value of these intangible assets is based ondetailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management. The excess purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangibleassets is recorded as goodwill and is assigned to the reporting unit(s) that is expected to benefit from the combination as of the acquisition date.In connection with certain business combinations, the Company has entered into contingent consideration arrangements that are determined to be part of thepurchase price. Each of these arrangements are initially recorded at its fair value at the time of the acquisition and reflected at current fair value for eachsubsequent reporting period thereafter until settled. The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operatingmetrics. The Company determines the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements using probability-weighted analyses to determine the amounts of thegross liability, and, if the arrangement is long-term in nature, applying a discount rate that appropriately captures the risk associated with the obligation todetermine the net amount reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Determining the fair value of these arrangements is inherently difficult and subjective.Significant changes in forecasted earnings or operating metrics would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement and can have a materialimpact on our consolidated financial statements. The changes in the remeasured fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements during each reportingperiod, including the accretion of the discount, if applicable, are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statementof operations. See "Note 8—Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments" for a discussion of contingent consideration arrangements.Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible AssetsGoodwill acquired in a business combination is assigned to the reporting unit(s) that is expected to benefit from the combination as of the acquisition date.The Company assesses goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of October 1, or, more frequently, if an event occurs orcircumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below itscarrying value.When the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less thanits carrying value, no further assessment of that reporting unit's goodwill is necessary; otherwise, a quantitative assessment is performed and the fair value of thereporting unit is determined. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is calculated (inthe same manner as a business combination) and an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded.For the Company's annual goodwill test at October 1, 2016, a qualitative assessment of the Match Group, HomeAdvisor Domestic, HomeAdvisorInternational, Vimeo, Daily Burn and ShoeBuy reporting units' goodwill was performed because the Company concluded it was more likely than not that the fairvalue of these reporting units was in excess of their respective carrying values. The primary fact ors that the Company considered in its qualitative assessment foreach of these reporting units is described below:•Match Group's October 1, 2016 market capitalization of $4.8 billion exceeded its carrying value by more than 970% and Match Group's strong operatingperformance.•The Company performed valuations of the HomeAdvisor Domestic, HomeAdvisor International, Vimeo and Daily Burn reporting units during 2016.These valuations were prepared primarily in connection with the issuance and/or settlement of equity grants that are denominated in the shares of thesebusinesses. The valuations were prepared time proximate to, however, not as of October 1, 2016. The fair value of each of these businesses wassignificantly in excess of its October 1, 2016 carrying value.•ShoeBuy's expected sales price was significantly in excess of its October 1, 2016 carrying value; which was confirmed by the sales price realized in itssale on December 30, 2016, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $37.5 million .72IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)For the Company's annual goodwill test at October 1, 2016, the Company concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of theApplications and Connected Ventures reporting units were greater than their respective carrying values and performed a quantitative test of these reporting units.The Company's quantitative test indicated that the fair value of each of these reporting units is in excess of its respective carrying value; therefore, the goodwill ofthese reporting units is not impaired. The Publishing reporting unit had no goodwill as of October 1, 2016 because the Company recorded an impairment chargeequal to the entire $275.4 million balance of the Publishing reporting unit goodwill during the second quarter of 2016, which is more fully described below,following a quantitative impairment test as of June 30, 2016.The fair value of the Company's reporting units is determined using both an income approach based on discounted cash flows ("DCF") and a marketapproach when it tests goodwill for impairment, either on an interim basis or annual basis as of October 1 each year. The Company uses the same approach indetermining the fair value of its businesses in connection with its subsidiary denominated stock based compensation plans, which can be a significant factor in thedecision to apply the qualitative screen. Determining fair value using a DCF analysis requires the exercise of significant judgment with respect to several items,including the amount and timing of expected future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. The expected cash flows used in the DCF analyses are based on theCompany's most recent forecast and budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates, which are based, in part, on forecasted growth rates. Thediscount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the respective reporting units. Assumptionsused in the DCF analyses, including the discount rate, are assessed based on each reporting unit's current results and forecasted future performance, as well asmacroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in determining the fair value of the Company's reporting units ranged from 10% to 17.5% in2016 and 12% to 22% in 2015 . Determining fair value using a market approach considers multiples of financial metrics based on both acquisitions and tradingmultiples of a selected peer gr oup of companies. From the comparable companies, a representative market multiple is determined which is applied to financialmetrics to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine a peer group of companies for our respective reporting units, we considered companies relevantin terms of consumer use, monetization model, margin and growth characteristics, and brand strength operating in their respective sectors. While a primary driverin the determination of the fair values of the Company's reporting units is the estimate of future revenue and profitability, the determination of fair value is based,in part, upon the Company's assessment of macroeconomic factors, industry and competitive dynamics and the strategies of its businesses in response to thesefactors.At October 1, 2016, the fair value of each of the Company's reporting units with goodwill exceeded its carrying value by more than 20% .While the Company has the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible asset are lessthan its carrying value, the Company's policy is to determine the fair value of each of its indefinite-lived intangible assets annually as of October 1. The Companydetermines the fair values of its indefinite-lived intangible assets using avoided royalty DCF analyses. Significant judgments inherent in these analyses include theselection of appropriate royalty and discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The discount rates used in the DCFanalyses reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. The royalty rates used in the DCF analyses arebased upon an estimate of the royalty rates that a market participant would pay to license the Company's trade names and trademarks. Assumptions used in theavoided royalty DCF analyses, including the discount rate and royalty rate, are assessed annually based on the actual and projected cash flows related to the asset,as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 11%to 16% in both 2016 and 2015 , and the royalty rates used ranged from 2% to 7% in 2016 and 1% to 9% in 2015 .While the 2016 annual assessment did not identify any material impairments, during the second quarter of 2016 the Company recorded impairment chargesrelated to the entire $275.4 million balance of the Publishing reporting unit goodwill and $11.6 million related to certain Publishing indefinite-lived intangibleassets. The goodwill impairment charge at Publishing was driven by the impact from the new Google contract, traffic trends and monetization challenges and thecorresponding impact on the current estimate of fair value. The expected cash flows used in the Publishing DCF analysis were based on the Company's most recentforecast for the second half of 2016 and each of the years in the forecast period, which were updated to include the effects of the new Google contract, traffictrends and monetization challenges and the cost savings from our restructuring efforts. For years beyond the forecast period, the Company's estimated cash flowswere based on forecasted growth rates. The discount rate used in the DCF analysis reflected the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the Publishingreporting unit. Determining fair value using a market approach considers multiples of financial metrics based on73IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)both acquisitions and trading multiples of a selected peer group of companies. From the comparable companies, a representative market multiple was determinedwhich was applied to financial metrics to estimate the fair value of the Publishing reporting unit. To determine a peer group of companies for Publishing, weconsidered companies relevant in terms of business model, revenue profile, margin and growth characteristics and brand strength. The indefinite-lived intangibleasset impairment charge related to certain trade names and trademarks and were due to reduced level of revenue and profits, which, in turn, also led to a reductionin the assumed royalty rates for these assets. The royalty rates used to value the trade names that were impaired ranged from 2% to 6% and the discount rate thatwas used reflected the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the trade names and trademarks. The impairment charge is included in "Amortization ofintangibles" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.In 2015, the Company identified and recorded impairment charges of $88.0 million related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets at the Publishingsegment and $14.1 million at the Other segment related to goodwill at ShoeBuy. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge at Publishing related tocertain trade names of certain Ask & Other direct marketing brands, including Ask.com. The impairment charge reflected the impact of Google ecosystem changesthat have impacted our ability to market, the effect of the reduced revenue share on mobile under the terms of the services agreement with Google, and the shift infocus to higher margin businesses in Publishing's Premium Brands. The combined impact of these factors has reduced the forecasted revenue and profits for thesebrands and the impairment charge reflected the resultant reduction in fair value. The goodwill impairment charge at ShoeBuy was due to increased investment andthe seasonal effect of high inventory levels as of October 1, 2015. The 2014 annual assessment identified no material impairments.The Company's reporting units are consistent with its determination of its operating segments. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level.See "Note 14—Segment Information" for additional information regarding the Company's method of determining operating and reportable segments.Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets with Definite LivesLong-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events orchanges in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if itexceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value is deemed not to berecoverable, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is computed either on a straight-line basis or based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the asset will be realized.Fair Value MeasurementsThe Company categorizes its financial instruments measured at fair value into a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in pricing the asset orliability. 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 foridentical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable marketdata. The fair values of the Company's Level 2 financial assets are primarily obtained from observable market prices for identical underlying securitiesthat may not be actively traded. Certain of these securities may have different market prices from multiple market data sources, in which case an averagemarket 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 bestinformation available in the circumstances, about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. See "Note 8—FairValue Measurements and Financial Instruments" for a discussion of fair value measurements made using Level 3 inputs.74IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)The Company's non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, as well as equity and cost method investments, areadjusted to fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. Such fair value measurements are based predominantly on Level 3 inputs.Traffic Acquisition CostsTraffic acquisition costs consist of (i) payments made to partners who distribute our Partnerships customized browser-based applications and who integrateour paid listings into their websites and (ii) fees related to the distribution and facilitation of in-app purchase of product features. These payments include amountsbased on revenue share and other arrangements. The Company expenses these payments in the period incurred as a component of cost of revenue.Advertising CostsAdvertising costs are expensed in the period incurred (when the advertisement first runs for production costs that are initially capitalized) and representonline marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute our Consumer downloadable applications, offline marketing, which isprimarily television advertising, and partner-related payments to those who direct traffic to the Match Group brands. Advertising expense is $1.0 billion , $1.2billion and $994.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.The Company capitalizes and amortizes the costs associated with certain distribution arrangements that require it to pay a fee per access point delivered.These access points are generally in the form of downloadable applications associated with our Consumer operations. These fees are amortized over the estimateduseful lives of the access points to the extent the Company can reasonably estimate a probable future economic benefit and the period over which such benefit willbe realized (generally 18 months). Otherwise, the fees are charged to expense as incurred.Legal CostsLegal costs are expensed as incurred.Income TaxesThe Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequencesattributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets andliabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuationallowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company recordsinterest, net of any applicable related income tax benefit, on potential income tax contingencies as a component of income tax expense.The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition bydetermining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of relatedappeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized uponultimate settlement.Earnings Per ShareBasic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders by the weighted average number of common sharesoutstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue commonstock were exercised or equity awards vested resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in the earnings of the Company.Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and LossesThe financial position and operating results of foreign entities whose primary economic environment is based on their local currency are consolidated usingthe local currency as the functional currency. These local currency assets and liabilities75IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)are translated at the rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date, and local currency revenue and expenses of these operations are translated at average rates ofexchange during the period. Translation gains and losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of shareholders' equity.Transaction gains and losses resulting from assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidatedstatement of operations as a component of other income (expense), net. See "Note 20—Consolidated Financial Statement Details" for additional informationregarding foreign currency exchange gains and losses.Translation gains and losses relating to foreign entities that are liquidated or substantially liquidated are reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensiveincome (loss) into earnings. Such gains totaled $2.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 and is included in "Other income (expense), net" in theaccompanying consolidated statement of operations.Stock-Based CompensationStock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is generally expensed over the requisite service period. See"Note 13—Stock-based Compensation" for a discussion of the Company's stock-based compensation plans.Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsNoncontrolling interests in the consolidated subsidiaries of the Company are ordinarily reported on the consolidated balance sheet within shareholders'equity, separately from the Company's equity. However, securities that are redeemable at the option of the holder and not solely within the control of the issuermust be classified outside of shareholders' equity. Accordingly, all noncontrolling interests that are redeemable at the option of the holder are presented outside ofshareholders' equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.In connection with the acquisition of certain subsidiaries, management of these businesses has retained an ownership interest. The Company is party to fairvalue put and call arrangements with respect to these interests. These put and call arrangements allow management of these businesses to require the Company topurchase their interests or allow the Company to acquire such interests at fair value, respectively. The put arrangements do not meet the definition of a derivativeinstrument as the put agreements do not provide for net settlement. These put and call arrangements become exercisable by the Company and the counter-party atvarious dates in the future. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, one and two of these arrangements, respectively, were exercised. No put or callarrangements were exercised during 2014. These put arrangements are exercisable by the counter-party outside the control of the Company. Accordingly, to theextent that the fair value of these interests exceeds the value determined by normal noncontrolling interest accounting, the value of such interests is adjusted to fairvalue with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company recordedadjustments of $7.9 million , $23.2 million and $27.8 million , respectively, to increase these interests to fair value. Fair value determinations require high levels ofjudgment and are based on various valuation techniques, including market comparables and discounted cash flow projections.Noncontrolling InterestsDuring the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Company reallocated amounts within the accounts comprising shareholders' equity to correct the amount ofnoncontrolling interests that was initially recorded following the IPO of Match Group, which occurred on November 24, 2015. The noncontrolling interests shouldhave been recorded using the net book value of Match Group rather than the net IPO proceeds. In addition, the adjustment allocates the proportionate share of theaccumulated other comprehensive loss to the noncontrolling interests balance. The reallocation has no effect on net income or earnings per share. Based on ourassessment of both qualitative and quantitative factors, the reallocation was not considered material to the consolidated financial statements of the Company as ofand for the year ended December 31, 2016, or any of the interim reporting periods included therein, and for the year ended December 31, 2015. Therefore, theadjustment was initially reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and was alsoreflected in the year-to-date consolidated financial statements of each subsequent interim period in 2016 and in the accompanying consolidated financial statementsfor the year ending December 31, 2016.76IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Recent Accounting PronouncementsAccounting Pronouncements not yet adopted by the CompanyIn May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts withCustomers, which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common standard for all industries. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No.2015-14, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. In March, April, May and December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, ASU No. 2016-10, ASU No. 2016-12 and ASU No. 2016-20, respectively, which provide further revenue recognition guidance related to principal versus agentconsiderations, performance obligations and licensing, and narrow-scope improvements and practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted beginning on theoriginal effective date of December 15, 2016. Upon adoption, ASU No. 2014-09 may either be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or using themodified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company will adopt ASU No. 2014-09, as amendedby ASU No. 2016-08, ASU No. 2016-10, ASU No. 2016-12 and ASU No. 2016-20, using the modified retrospective approach effective January 1, 2018. TheCompany is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of these standard updates will have on its consolidated financial statements.In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which supersedes existing guidance on accounting for leases in "Leases (Topic840)" and generally requires all leases to be recognized in the statement of financial position. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 are effective for reportingperiods beginning after December 15, 2018; early adoption is permitted. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 are to be applied using a modified retrospectiveapproach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard update will have on its consolidated financial statements.In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payments Accounting (Topic 718). The update is intended tosimplify existing guidance on various aspects of the accounting and presentation of employee share-based payments in financial statements including theaccounting for income taxes, forfeitures and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification on the statement of cash flows. The provisions of ASUNo. 2016-09 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is permitted.The primary effects of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows and earnings per share will be due to the changein the treatment of the excess tax benefit (deficiency) related to equity awards to employees upon exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock units.The table below illustrates this effect.Excess tax benefit (deficiency) of equity awards to employees uponexercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock units: Accounting under current GAAP: Accounting following adoption of ASU No.2016-09:Statement of operations Treated as an increase (or decrease) toadditional paid-in capital when realized(i.e., reduction of income taxes payable) Included in the determination of the incometax provision or benefit upon option exerciseor share vestingStatement of cash flows Treated as a financing cash flow Treated as an operating cash flowCalculation of fully diluted shares for the determination of earningsper share Included as a component of the assumedproceeds in applying the treasury stockmethod Excluded from the assumed proceeds inapplying the treasury stock methodThe expected effect of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 for the Company will be to increase reported net earnings (or reduce reported net loss), operatingcash flow and basic earnings per share (or reduce reported net loss per share). The number of shares used in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share willalso increase due to the reduction in assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method. The actual effect on fully diluted earnings per share could be an increaseor a decrease in any period, which will depend upon the increase in reported earnings and the increase in the number of shares included in the fully diluted earningsper share calculation.77IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)As of January 1, 2017, the Company will adopt the change in treatment of excess tax benefit (deficiency) using the modified retrospective approach with thecumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial adoption and will apply the provisions of ASU No. 2016-09 related to the presentation on the statement ofcash flows using the retrospective approach.To illustrate the effect of ASU No. 2016-09 on the Company’s results for the year ended December 31, 2016, the table below illustrates the change in theCompany’s reported results after giving pro forma effect to ASU No. 2016-09 as if it had been in effect on January 1, 2016. Reported results under currentGAAP Pro forma results assuming ASU No.2016-09 had been in effect on January 1,2016 (In thousands, except per share data)Net (loss) earnings $(16,151) $33,255Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (25,129) (30,024)Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders (41,280) 3,231Cash flows provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations 292,377 344,141Cash flows used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations (451,065) (502,829)Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations $(0.52) $0.10Fully diluted loss per share from continuing operations $(0.52) $(0.19)In August 2016, the FASB ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , whichmakes clarifications to how cash receipts and cash payments in certain transactions are presented and classified on the statement of cash flows. The provisions ofASU No. 2016-15 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods, and will require adoption on a retrospectivebasis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case we would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable; earlyadoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard update to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and iscurrently evaluating the method and timing of adoption.In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , whichis intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance will eliminate the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill undertoday’s two-step impairment test to measure a goodwill impairment charge. The provisions of ASU No. 2017-04 are effective for reporting periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. The provisions of ASU 2017-04 are to be applied using a prospective approach. The Company will adopt theprovisions of ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2017 and does not expect the adoption of this standard update to have a material impact on its consolidated financialstatements.Accounting Pronouncement adopted by the CompanyIn April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,and in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of DebtIssuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements . Together, this guidance requires that deferred debt issuance costs related to a recognized debtliability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the associated debt liability, consistent with debt discounts andpremiums, while debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements may still continue to be classified as assets. The Company adopted the provisions ofASU No. 2015-03 and ASU No. 2015-15 in the first quarter of 2016 and applied the provisions retrospectively, resulting in $21.3 million of deferred debt issuancecosts being reclassified from other non-current assets to long-term debt, net of current portion, in the accompanying December 31, 2015 consolidated balancesheet.78IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)ReclassificationsCertain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.NOTE 3—INCOME TAXESU.S. and foreign (loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)U.S. $(248,622) $79,639 $174,792Foreign167,348 63,234 95,137 Total$(81,274) $142,873 $269,929The components of the (benefit) provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Current income tax provision (benefit): Federal$23,343 $67,505 $(45,842)State3,662 7,785 (14,787)Foreign27,242 14,012 19,132 Current income tax provision (benefit)54,247 89,302 (41,497)Deferred income tax (benefit) provision: Federal(100,798) (50,254) 74,255State(9,518) (3,727) 3,090Foreign(8,865) (5,805) (476) Deferred income tax (benefit) provision(119,181) (59,786) 76,869 Income tax (benefit) provision$(64,934) $29,516 $35,372The current income tax payable was reduced by $51.8 million , $56.4 million and $45.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 ,respectively, for excess tax deductions attributable to stock-based compensation. The related income tax benefits are recorded as increases to additional paid-incapital.79IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Income taxes receivable (payable) and deferred tax assets (liabilities) are included in the following captions in the accompanying consolidated balance sheetat December 31, 2016 and 2015 : December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Income taxes receivable (payable): Other current assets$41,352 $26,793Other non-current assets1,615 1,564Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(5,788) (33,029)Income taxes payable(33,528) (33,692) Net income taxes receivable (payable)$3,651 $(38,364) Deferred tax assets (liabilities): Other non-current assets$2,511 $1,970Deferred income taxes(228,798) (348,773) Net deferred tax liabilities$(226,287) $(346,803)The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below. Thevaluation allowance relates to deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized. December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses$40,273 $36,418Net operating loss carryforwards63,948 68,048Tax credit carryforwards11,570 13,753Stock-based compensation87,914 76,285Cost method investments9,955 6,251Equity method investments17,455 17,105Intangible and other assets13,708 —Other20,089 16,057 Total deferred tax assets264,912 233,917Less valuation allowance(88,170) (90,482) Net deferred tax assets176,742 143,435Deferred tax liabilities: Investment in subsidiaries(385,474) (382,254)Intangible and other assets— (88,846)Other(17,555) (19,138) Total deferred tax liabilities(403,029) (490,238) Net deferred tax liabilities$(226,287) $(346,803)At December 31, 2016 , the Company has federal and state net operating losses ("NOLs") of $71.8 million and $123.5 million , respectively. If not utilized,the federal NOLs will primarily expire at various times between 2030 and 2036, and the80IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)state NOLs will expire at various times between 2017 and 2036. Utilization of federal and state NOLs will be subject to limitations under Section 382 of theInternal Revenue Code and applicable state law. At December 31, 2016 , the Company has foreign NOLs of $126.3 million available to offset future income. Ofthese foreign NOLs, $112.4 million can be carried forward indefinitely and $13.9 million will expire at various times between 2017 and 2036. During 2016 , theCompany recognized tax benefits related to NOLs of $19.8 million . At December 31, 2016 , the Company has federal and state capital losses of $16.5 million and$26.2 million , respectively. If not utilized, the capital losses will expire between 2017 and 2021. Utilization of capital losses will be limited to the Company'sability to generate future capital gains.At December 31, 2016 , the Company has tax credit carryforwards of $18.3 million . Of this amount, $9.1 million relates to state tax credits for researchactivities, $3.9 million relates to federal credits for foreign taxes, and $5.3 million relates to various state and local tax credits. Of these credit carryforwards, $11.0million can be carried forward indefinitely and $7.3 million will expire primarily by 2018.During 2016 , the Company's valuation allowance decreased by $2.3 million primarily due to the decrease in state and foreign net operating losses andforeign tax credits, partially offset by an increase in federal and state capital losses and other-than-temporary impairment charges on certain cost methodinvestments. At December 31, 2016 , the Company has a valuation allowance of $88.2 million related to the portion of tax loss carryforwards and other items forwhich it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.A reconciliation of the income tax (benefit) provision to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings from continuingoperations before income taxes is shown as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Income tax (benefit) provision at the federal statutory rate of 35%$(28,446) $50,006 $94,475Change in tax reserves, net(828) (2,928) (86,151)Foreign income taxed at a different statutory tax rate(20,277) (6,077) (10,456)State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit(3,880) 2,208 7,240Realization of certain deferred tax assets— (22,440) —Non-taxable contingent consideration fair value adjustments1,020 (4,517) (4,439)Non-taxable foreign currency exchange gains(6,837) (4,306) —Unbenefited losses1,730 4,264 5,433Non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Urbanspoon— — 6,982Non-taxable sale and non-deductible goodwill associated with ShoeBuy(13,142) 4,920 —Goodwill impairment of Publishing10,649 — —Non-deductible impairments for certain cost method investments3,489 2,341 23,310Deferred tax adjustment for enacted changes in tax laws and rates(4,594) — —Other, net(3,818) 6,045 (1,022) Income tax (benefit) provision$(64,934) $29,516 $35,372No income taxes have been provided on indefinitely reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries aggregating $680.2 million at December 31, 2016 .The estimated amount of the unrecognized deferred income tax liability with respect to such earnings would be $169.3 million .81IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties but excluding interest, is as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Balance at January 1$40,808 $30,386 $275,813Additions based on tax positions related to the current year2,033 4,227 2,159Additions for tax positions of prior years2,676 14,467 1,622Reductions for tax positions of prior years(743) (1,556) (5,611)Settlements(5,107) — (5,092)Expiration of applicable statutes of limitations(1,295) (6,716) (238,505)Balance at December 31$38,372 $40,808 $30,386The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. Included in the income taxprovision for continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is a $0.4 million expense, $0.1 million expense and $58.5 millionbenefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $0.2 million , less than $0.1 million and $35.3 million , respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits.Included in the income tax provision for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is a less than $0.1 million benefit, lessthan $0.1 million benefit and $19.7 million benefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of less than $0.1 million , less than $0.1 million and $11.7 million ,respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company has accrued $2.6 million and $2.5 million , respectively, forthe payment of interest. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company has accrued $1.7 million and $2.2 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 timingand the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service is currentlyauditing the Company’s federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2012. The statute of limitations for the years 2010 through2012 has been extended to December 31, 2017. Various other jurisdictions are open to examination for tax years beginning with 2009. Income taxes payableinclude reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period anddifferences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves forincome tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, were $41.0 million and $43.4 million , respectively. If unrecognized taxbenefits at December 31, 2016 are subsequently recognized, $37.7 million , net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax expense forcontinuing operations. The comparable amount as of December 31, 2015 was $41.0 million . The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that itsunrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $6.9 million by December 31, 2017, due to settlements and expirations of statutes of limitations; all of which wouldreduce the income tax provision for continuing operations.NOTE 4—BUSINESS COMBINATIONOn October 28, 2015, Match Group completed the purchase of all the outstanding shares of Plentyoffish Media Inc. ("PlentyOfFish"), a leading provider ofsubscription-based and ad-supported online personals servicing North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia. Services are provided through websites andmobile applications that PlentyOfFish owns and operates. The purchase price was $574.1 million in cash and is net of a $0.9 million working capital adjustmentpaid to Match Group in the second quarter of 2016.The financial results of PlentyOfFish are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements, within the Match Group segment, beginning October28, 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Company included $8.0 million of revenue and $0.7 million of net earnings in its consolidated statement ofoperations related to PlentyOfFish.82IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)The table below summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition: (In thousands)Cash and cash equivalents$4,626Other current assets4,460Computer and other equipment2,990Goodwill488,644Intangible assets84,100Other non-current assets1,073Total assets585,893Current liabilities(6,418)Other long-term liabilities(5,325)Net assets acquired$574,150The purchase price was based on the expected financial performance of PlentyOfFish, not on the value of the net identifiable assets at the time of acquisition,which resulted in a significant portion of the purchase price being attributed to goodwill. The expected financial performance of PlentyOfFish reflects that it iscomplementary and synergistic to the existing Match Group dating businesses.Intangible assets are as follows: (In thousands) Weighted-AverageUseful Life(Years)Indefinite-lived trade name$66,300 IndefiniteCustomer relationships10,100 Less than 1New registrants3,100 Less than 1Non-compete agreement3,000 5Developed technology1,600 2 Total intangible assets acquired$84,100 PlentyOfFish's other current assets, property and equipment, other non-current assets, current liabilities and other long-term liabilities were reviewed andadjusted to their fair values at the date of acquisition, as necessary. The fair values of trade names, customer relationships and the non-compete agreement weredetermined using variations of the income approach; specifically, in respective order, the relief from royalty, excess earnings and with or without methodologies.The fair values of new registrants and developed technology were determined using a cost approach that utilized the cost to replace methodology. The valuations ofthe intangible assets incorporate significant unobservable inputs and require significant judgment and estimates, including the amount and timing of future cashflows and the determination of royalty and discount rates. The amount attributed to goodwill is not tax deductible.Pro forma Financial InformationThe unaudited pro forma financial information in the table below presents the combined results of the Company and PlentyOfFish as if the acquisition ofPlentyOfFish had occurred on January 1, 2014. The pro forma financial information includes adjustments required under the acquisition method of accounting andis presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been achieved had the acquisition actually occurred onJanuary 1, 2014. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, pro forma adjustments reflected below include increases of $1.4 million and $14.6 million ,respectively, in amortization of intangible assets. The pro forma adjustments reflected below for the year ended December 31, 2014 also include a reduction inrevenue of $5.1 million due to the write-off of deferred revenue at the date of acquisition.83IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 (In thousands, except per share data)Revenue$3,309,287 $3,157,893Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$155,599 $413,299Basic earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders$1.88 $4.96Diluted earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders$1.76 $4.67NOTE 5—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETSGoodwill and intangible assets, net are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Goodwill$1,924,052 $2,245,364Intangible assets with indefinite lives320,645 380,137Intangible assets with definite lives, net34,806 60,691Total goodwill and intangible assets, net$2,279,503 $2,686,192The following table presents the balance of goodwill by reportable segment, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, for the year endedDecember 31, 2016 : Balance at December 31,2015 Additions (Deductions) Impairment Foreign Exchange Translation Balance at December 31,2016 (In thousands)Match Group$1,293,109 $603 $(3,063) $— $(9,689) $1,280,960HomeAdvisor150,251 21,985 — — (1,625) 170,611Video15,590 9,649 — — — 25,239Applications447,242 — — — — 447,242Publishing277,192 — (1,968) (275,367) 143 —Other61,980 — (62,780) — 800 —Total$2,245,364 $32,237 $(67,811) $(275,367) $(10,371) $1,924,052The December 31, 2016 goodwill balance reflects accumulated impairment losses of $598.0 million , $529.1 million and $11.6 million at Publishing,Applications and Connected Ventures (included in the Video segment), respectively.The additions primarily relate to the acquisitions of MyHammer Holding AG (included in the HomeAdvisor segment) and VHX (included in the Videosegment). The deductions primarily relate to the sales of PriceRunner and ShoeBuy (both included in the Other segment). See "Note 2—Summary of SignificantAccounting Policies" for information on the 2016 impairment charge at Publishing.84IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)The following table presents the balance of goodwill by reportable segment, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, for the year endedDecember 31, 2015: Balance at December 31, 2014 Additions Impairment Foreign Exchange Translation Allocation ofIAC's formerSearch &ApplicationsSegment GoodwillBased on RelativeFair Value Balance at December 31, 2015 (In thousands)Search & Applications (a)$774,822 $1,450 $— $(1,230) $(775,042) $— Match Group791,474 547,910 — (46,275) — 1,293,109HomeAdvisor151,321 — — (1,070) — 150,251Video15,590 — — — — 15,590Applications— — — — 447,242 447,242Publishing— 3,504 — 963 272,725 277,192Other21,719 — (14,056) (758) 55,075 61,980Total$1,754,926 $552,864 $(14,056) $(48,370) $— $2,245,364________________________(a)Prior to the fourth quarter of 2015, Search & Applications was a reportable segment consisting of one operating segment and one reporting unit. In the fourth quarter of 2015, Search&Applications was split into three new operating segments and reporting units: Applications, Publishing and PriceRunner (included in the Other segment). The goodwill of Search &Applications was allocated to these three reporting units based upon their relative fair values as of October 1, 2015. It was not possible to reflect this allocation on a retrospectivebasis because of acquisitions and dispositions during the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015.The additions primarily relate to Match Group's acquisitions of PlentyOfFish and Eureka. See "Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" forinformation on the 2015 impairment charge at ShoeBuy.The December 31, 2015 goodwill balance includes accumulated impairment losses of $529.1 million , $322.6 million and $65.2 million , which were re-allocated from the former Search & Applications segment, to Applications, Publishing and PriceRunner, respectively, based on their relative fair values as ofOctober 1, 2015 following the change in reportable segments that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2015. The goodwill balance at December 31, 2015 alsoincludes accumulated impairment losses of $42.1 million and $11.6 million at ShoeBuy (included in the Other segment) and Connected Ventures (included in theVideo segment), respectively.85IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Intangible assets with indefinite lives are trade names and trademarks acquired in various acquisitions. During the second quarter of 2016, the Companychanged the classification of certain intangibles from indefinite-lived to definite-lived at Publishing. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , intangible assets withdefinite lives are as follows: December 31, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Weighted-Average Useful Life (Years) (In thousands) Trade names$63,855 $(52,927) $10,928 1.8Technology38,602 (27,667) 10,935 3.4Content14,802 (8,965) 5,837 4.3Customer lists12,485 (9,997) 2,488 3.7Advertiser and supplier relationships and other7,230 (2,612) 4,618 4.5Total$136,974 $(102,168) $34,806 2.8 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Weighted-Average Useful Life (Years) (In thousands) Trade names$32,123 $(26,268) $5,855 2.5Technology55,487 (37,012) 18,475 3.2Content62,082 (48,937) 13,145 4.1Customer lists28,836 (13,078) 15,758 2.1Advertiser and supplier relationships and other15,709 (8,251) 7,458 4.2Total$194,237 $(133,546) $60,691 3.3At December 31, 2016 , amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for each of the next five years is estimated to be as follows:Years Ending December 31,(In thousands)2017$23,81520186,92220192,86620201,203Total$34,806NOTE 6—MARKETABLE SECURITIESAt December 31, 2016 , current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:86IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands)Commercial paper$49,797 $— $— $49,797Treasury discount notes34,978 — (4) 34,974Corporate debt securities4,575 2 (6) 4,571Total debt securities89,350 2 (10) 89,342Total marketable securities$89,350 $2 $(10) $89,342The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as current available-for-sale at December 31, 2016 are within one year.The aggregate fair value of available-for-sale marketable debt securities with unrealized losses is $37.0 million as of December 31, 2016 . There are noinvestments in current available-for-sale marketable debt securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for longer than twelve months as ofDecember 31, 2016 . The gross unrealized losses on the marketable debt securities relate primarily to changes in interest rates. The Company does not consider thegross unrealized losses to be other-than-temporary because the Company does not intend to sell the marketable debt securities that generated the gross unrealizedlosses at December 31, 2016 , and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized costsbases, which may be maturity.At December 31, 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$27,765 $— $(187) $27,578Equity security8,659 2,963 — 11,622Total marketable securities$36,424 $2,963 $(187) $39,200The unrealized gains and losses in the tables above are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balancesheet. The gross unrealized losses on the marketable debt securities relate primarily to changes in interest rates. The Company does not consider the grossunrealized losses to be other-than-temporary because the Company does not intend to sell the marketable debt securities that generated the gross unrealized lossesat December 31, 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 following table presents the proceeds from maturities and sales of current and non-current available-for-sale marketable securities and the related grossrealized gains: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities$279,485 $218,976 $25,223Gross realized gains3,556 443 3,362There were no gross realized losses from the maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015and 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 tovarious corporate debt securities that were expected to be sold by the Company, in part, to fund its cash needs related to Match Group's acquisition of PlentyOfFishfor $575 million .87IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Gross realized gains from the maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities and losses that were deemed to be other-than-temporary areincluded in "Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.NOTE 7—LONG-TERM INVESTMENTSLong-term investments consist of: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Cost method investments$116,133 $114,532Equity method investments6,677 11,262Marketable equity security— 7,542Auction rate security— 4,050Total long-term investments$122,810 $137,386Cost method investmentsIn 2016 , 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded $10.0 million , $4.5 million and $66.6 million , respectively, of other-than-temporary impairment chargesfor certain cost method investments as a result of our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of the investees. These charges are included in"Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.The Company's largest cost method investment, through Match Group, is a 21% interest in the voting common stock of Zhenai Inc. ("Zhenai"), a leadingprovider of online dating and matchmaking services in China. However, given that our interest relative to other shareholders is not significant, we do not have theability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of Zhenai and this investment is accounted for as a cost method investment.Equity method investmentsIn 2016 and 2014, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges on certain of its investments of $0.6 million and $4.2 million ,respectively. The other-than-temporary impairment charge recorded in 2014 related to one of its investments following the sale of a majority of the investee'sassets. These charges are included in "Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.Marketable equity securityThe cost basis of the Company's long-term marketable equity security at December 31, 2015 was $5.0 million with a gross unrealized gain of $2.6 million .The gross unrealized gain at December 31, 2015 was included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Duringthe second quarter of 2016, this marketable equity security was classified as short-term due to the Company's decision to sell this security. During the third quarterof 2016, the security had been sold.Auction rate securitySee "Note 8—Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments" for information regarding the auction rate security.NOTE 8—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSThe following tables present the Company's financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:88IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) December 31, 2016 Quoted MarketPrices in ActiveMarkets forIdentical Assets(Level 1) SignificantOtherObservableInputs(Level 2) SignificantUnobservableInputs(Level 3) TotalFair ValueMeasurements (In thousands)Assets: Cash equivalents: Money market funds$667,662 $— $— $667,662Time deposits— 79,000 — 79,000Treasury discount notes24,991 — — 24,991Commercial paper— 123,640 — 123,640Marketable securities: Commercial paper— 49,797 — 49,797Treasury discount notes34,974 — — 34,974Corporate debt securities— 4,571 — 4,571Total$727,627 $257,008 $— $984,635 Liabilities: Contingent consideration arrangements$— $— $(33,871) $(33,871) December 31, 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$601,848 $— $— $601,848Time deposits— 125,038 — 125,038Commercial paper— 302,418 — 302,418Marketable securities: Corporate debt securities— 27,578 — 27,578Equity security11,622 — — 11,622Long-term investments: Auction rate security— — 4,050 4,050Marketable equity security7,542 — — 7,542Total$621,012 $455,034 $4,050 $1,080,096 Liabilities: Contingent consideration arrangements$— $— $(33,873) $(33,873)89IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)The following table presents the changes in the Company's financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significantunobservable inputs (Level 3): For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Auction RateSecurity ContingentConsiderationArrangements Auction RateSecurity ContingentConsiderationArrangements (In thousands)Balance at January 1$4,050 $(33,873) $6,070 $(30,140)Total net gains (losses): Included in earnings: Fair value adjustments— (2,555) — 15,461Foreign currency exchange gains— — — 626Included in other comprehensive income (loss)5,950 (1,571) (2,020) 1,872Fair value at date of acquisition— (185) — (27,442)Settlements— 2,180 — 5,750Proceeds from sale(10,000) — — —Other— 2,133 — —Balance at December 31$— $(33,871) $4,050 $(33,873)Contingent consideration arrangementsAs of December 31, 2016 , there are seven contingent consideration arrangements related to business acquisitions. The maximum contingent paymentsrelated to these seven arrangements are $132.8 million and the fair value of these arrangements at December 31, 2016 is $33.9 million .The contingent consideration arrangements are generally based upon earnings performance and/or operating metrics. The Company determines the fair valueof the contingent consideration arrangements by using probability-weighted analyses to determine the amounts of the gross liability, and, if the arrangement islong-term in nature, applying a discount rate that appropriately captures the risks associated with the obligation to determine the net amount reflected in theconsolidated financial statements. The number of scenarios in the probability-weighted analyses can vary; generally, more scenarios are prepared for longerduration and more complex arrangements. The fair values of the contingent consideration arrangements at December 31, 2016 and 2015 reflect discount ratesranging from 12% to 25% .The fair values of the contingent consideration arrangements are sensitive to changes in the forecasts of earnings and/or the relevant operating metrics andchanges in discount rates. The Company remeasures the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements each reporting period, including the accretion ofthe discount, if applicable, and changes are recognized in “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Thecontingent consideration arrangement liability at December 31, 2016 and 2015 includes a current portion of $33.4 million and $2.6 million , respectively, and non-current portion of $0.4 million and $31.2 million , respectively, which are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other long-termliabilities,” respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.Financial instruments measured at fair value only for disclosure purposesThe following table presents the carrying value and the fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value only for disclosure purposes:90IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (In thousands)Current portion of long-term debt$(20,000) $(20,311) $(40,000) $(39,850)Long-term debt, net of current portion(1,582,484) (1,657,861) (1,726,954) (1,761,601)The fair value of long-term debt, including the current portion is estimated using market prices or indices for similar liabilities and taking into considerationother factors such as credit quality and maturity, which are Level 3 inputs.NOTE 9—LONG-TERM DEBTLong-term debt consists of: December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Match Group Debt: 6.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 (the "2015 Match Group Senior Notes"); interest payable eachJune 15 and December 15, which commenced on June 15, 2016$445,172 $445,1726.375% Senior Notes due June 1, 2024 (the "2016 Match Group Senior Notes"); interest payable each June 1and December 1, which commenced on December 1, 2016400,000 —Match Group Term Loan due November 16, 2022 (a)350,000 800,000Total Match Group long-term debt1,195,172 1,245,172Less: Current maturities of Match Group long-term debt— 40,000Less: Unamortized original issue discount and original issue premium, net5,245 11,691Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs13,434 16,610Total Match Group debt, net of current maturities1,176,493 1,176,871 IAC Debt: 4.875% Senior Notes due November 30, 2018 (the "2013 Senior Notes"); interest payable each May 30 andNovember 30, which commenced on May 30, 2014390,214 500,0004.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 (the "2012 Senior Notes"); interest payable each June 15 andDecember 15, which commenced on June 15, 201338,109 54,732Total IAC long-term debt428,323 554,732Less: Current portion of IAC long-term debt20,000 —Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs2,332 4,649Total IAC debt, net of current portion405,991 550,083 Total long-term debt, net of current portion$1,582,484 $1,726,954________________________(a)T he Match Group Term Loan matures on November 16, 2022; provided that, if any of the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes remain outstanding on the date that is 91 days prior to thematurity date of the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes, the Match Group Term Loan maturity date shall be the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date of the 2015 Match GroupSenior Notes.91IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Match Group Senior Notes :The 2016 Match Group Senior Notes were issued on June 1, 2016. The proceeds of $400 million were used to prepay a portion of indebtedness outstandingunder the Match Group Term Loan. At any time prior to June 1, 2019, these notes may be redeemed at a redemption price equal to the sum of the principal amountthereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. Thereafter, these notes may be redeemed at the redemption prices set forth below, togetherwith accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on June 1 of the years indicatedbelow:Year Percentage2019 104.781%2020 103.188%2021 101.594%2022 and thereafter 100.000%The 2015 Match Group Senior Notes were issued on November 16, 2015, in exchange for a portion of the IAC 2012 Senior Notes (the "Match ExchangeOffer"). Promptly following the closing of the Match Exchange Offer, Match Group and its subsidiaries were designated as unrestricted subsidiaries of IAC forpurposes of the indentures governing the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and the IAC Credit Facility. Following the designation, neither Match Group nor any of itssubsidiaries guarantee any debt of IAC, or are subject to any of the covenants related to such debt.At any time prior to December 15, 2017, the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes may be redeemed at a redemption price equal to the sum of the principalamount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. Thereafter, the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes may be redeemed at the redemptionprices set forth below, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginningon December 15 of the years indicated below:Year Percentage2017 102.375%2018 101.583%2019 100.792%2020 and thereafter 100.000%The indentures governing the 2016 and 2015 Match Group Senior Notes contain covenants that would limit Match Group's ability to pay dividends or tomake distributions and repurchase or redeem Match Group stock in the event a default has occurred or Match Group's leverage ratio (as defined in the indentures)exceeds 5.0 to 1.0 . At December 31, 2016 , there were no limitations pursuant thereto. There are additional covenants that limit Match Group's ability and theability of its subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur indebtedness, make investments, or sell assets in the event Match Group is not in compliance with theleverage ratio set forth in the indenture, and (ii) incur liens, enter into agreements restricting Match Group subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends, enter intotransactions with affiliates and consolidate, merge or sell substantially all of their assets.Match Group Term Loan and Match Group Credit Facility :On November 16, 2015, under a credit agreement (the "Match Group Credit Agreement"), Match Group borrowed $800 million in the form of a term loan(the "Match Group Term Loan"). On March 31, 2016, Match Group made a $10 million principal payment on the Match Group Term Loan. On June 1, 2016, the$400 million in proceeds from the 2016 Match Group Senior Notes, described above, were used to prepay a portion of the Match Group Term Loan. On December8, 2016, Match Group made an additional $40 million principal payment on the Match Group Term Loan. In addition, the remaining outstanding balance of $350million , which is due at maturity, was repriced. The Match Group Term Loan provides for additional annual principal payments as part of an excess cash flowsweep provision, the amount of which, if any, is governed92IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)by the secured net leverage ratio contained in the Match Group Credit Agreement. The Match Group Term Loan bears interest, at Match Group's option, at a baserate or LIBOR, plus 2.25% or 3.25% , respectively, and in the case of LIBOR, a floor of 0.75% . The interest rate at December 31, 2016 is 4.20% . Interestpayments are due at least semi-annually through the term of the loan.Match Group has a $500 million revolving credit facility (the "Match Group Credit Facility") that expires on October 7, 2020. At December 31, 2016 and2015 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the Match Group Credit Facility. The annual commitment fee on undrawn funds based on the current leverageratio is 30 basis points. Borrowings under the Match Group Credit Facility bear interest, at Match Group's option, at a base rate or LIBOR, in each case plus anapplicable margin, which is determined by reference to a pricing grid based on Match Group's consolidated net leverage ratio. The terms of the Match GroupCredit Facility require Match Group to maintain a consolidated net leverage ratio of not more than 5.0 to 1.0 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than2.5 to 1.0 (in each case as defined in the agreement).There are additional covenants under the Match Group Credit Facility and the Match Group Term Loan that limit the ability of Match Group and itssubsidiaries to, among other things, incur indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions. While the Match Group Term Loan remains outstanding, these samecovenants under the Match Group Credit Agreement are more restrictive than the covenants that are applicable to the Match Group Credit Facility. Obligationsunder the Match Group Credit Facility and Match Group Term Loan are unconditionally guaranteed by certain Match Group wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries,and are also secured by the stock of certain Match Group domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The Match Group Term Loan and outstanding borrowings, if any,under the Match Group Credit Facility rank equally with each other, and have priority over the 2016 and 2015 Match Group Senior Notes to the extent of the valueof the assets securing the borrowings under the Match Group Credit Agreement.IAC Senior Notes :The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes were issued by IAC on November 15, 2013 and December 21, 2012, respectively. The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes areunconditionally guaranteed by certain wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, which are designated as guarantor subsidiaries. The guarantor subsidiaries are the samefor the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes. See "Note 22—Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Information" for financial information relating to guarantor and non-guarantor.For the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company redeemed and repurchased $109.8 million of its 2013 Senior Notes and repurchased $16.6 million ofits 2012 Senior Notes.The indenture governing the 2013 Senior Notes contains covenants that would limit our ability to pay dividends or to make distributions and repurchase orredeem our stock in the event a default has occurred or our leverage ratio (as defined in the indenture) exceeds 3.0 to 1.0 . At December 31, 2016 , there were nolimitations pursuant thereto. There are additional covenants that limit the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, (i)incur indebtedness, make investments, or sell assets in the event we are not in compliance with the financial ratio set forth in the indenture, and (ii) incur liens,enter into agreements limiting our restricted subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends, enter into transactions with affiliates and consolidate, merge or sell substantiallyall of our assets. The indenture governing the 2012 Senior Notes was amended to eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants contained therein inconnection with the Match Exchange Offer.The Company may redeem the 2013 Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth below, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to theapplicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on November 30 of the years indicated below:Year Percentage2016 101.625%2017 and thereafter 100.000%The redemption prices for the 2012 Senior Notes and the related time periods are identical to the 2015 Match Group Senior Notes presented above.93IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)IAC Credit Facility :IAC has a $300 million revolving credit facility (the "IAC Credit Facility") that expires October 7, 2020. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were nooutstanding borrowings under the IAC Credit Facility. The annual commitment fee on undrawn funds is currently 35 basis points, and is based on the leverage ratiomost recently reported. Borrowings under the IAC Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at a base rate or LIBOR, in each case, plus an applicablemargin, which is determined by reference to a pricing grid based on the Company's leverage ratio. The terms of the IAC Credit Facility require that the Companymaintains a leverage ratio (as defined in the agreement) of not more than 3.25 to 1.0 and restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness. Borrowings under theIAC Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the same domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes and are also secured by thestock of certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes rank equally with each other, and are subordinate to outstandingborrowings under the IAC Credit Facility to extent of the value of the assets securing such borrowings.Long-term debt maturities:Years Ending December 31,(In thousands)2018$390,2142022833,2812024400,000Total1,623,495Less: Current portion of long-term debt20,000Less: Unamortized original issue discount and original issue premium, net5,245Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs15,766Total long term debt, net of current portion$1,582,484NOTE 10—SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYDescription of Common Stock and Class B Convertible Common StockEach holder of shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock vote together as a single class with respect to matters that may be submitted toa vote or for the consent of IAC's shareholders generally, including the election of directors. In connection with any such vote, each holder of IAC common stock isentitled to one vote for each share of IAC common stock held and each holder of IAC Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes for each share of IAC Class Bcommon stock held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect 25% of the totalnumber of IAC's directors, and, in the event that 25% of the total number of directors shall result in a fraction of a director, then the holders of shares of IACcommon stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect the next higher whole number of IAC's directors. In addition, Delaware law requires that certain mattersbe approved by the holders of shares of IAC common stock or holders of IAC Class B common stock voting as a separate class.Shares of IAC Class B common stock are convertible into shares of IAC common stock at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, on a share-for-sharebasis. Such conversion ratio will in all events be equitably preserved in the event of any recapitalization of IAC by means of a stock dividend on, or a stock split orcombination of, outstanding shares of IAC common stock or IAC Class B common stock, or in the event of any merger, consolidation or other reorganization ofIAC with another corporation. Upon the conversion of shares of IAC Class B common stock into shares of IAC common stock, those shares of IAC Class Bcommon stock will be retired and will not be subject to reissue. Shares of IAC common stock are not convertible into shares of IAC Class B common stock.Except as described herein, shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock are identical. The holders of shares of IAC common stock and theholders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, such dividends as may be declared by IAC's Board of Directors out of fundslegally available therefore. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or winding-up of IAC, the holders of shares of IAC common stock andthe holders94IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, all the assets of IAC available for distribution to its stockholders, after the rights ofthe holders of any IAC preferred stock have been satisfied.Reserved Common SharesIn connection with equity compensation plans, 17.9 million shares of IAC common stock are reserved at December 31, 2016 .Common Stock RepurchasesDuring 2016 and 2015, the Company purchased 6.3 million and 3.0 million shares of IAC common stock for aggregate consideration, on a trade date basis,of $315.3 million and $200.0 million , respectively. During 2014, the Company did not purchase any shares of IAC common stock.On May 3, 2016, IAC's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 10.0 million shares of IAC common stock. At December 31, 2016 , theCompany has approximately 9.3 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization.NOTE 11—ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSSThe following tables present the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income and items reclassified out of accumulated othercomprehensive loss into earnings: Year Ended December 31, 2016 Foreign CurrencyTranslationAdjustment Unrealized Gains OnAvailable-For-SaleSecurities Accumulated OtherComprehensive(Loss) Income (In thousands)Balance at January 1$(154,645) $2,542 $(152,103)Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax benefit of $0.7million related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities(46,943) 4,855 (42,088)Amounts reclassified to earnings9,850 (2,913)(a) 6,937Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income(37,093) 1,942 (35,151)Reallocation of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) related to the noncontrollinginterests created in the Match Group IPO21,589 (458) 21,131Balance at December 31$(170,149) $4,026 $(166,123)_________________________(a)Amount is net of a tax provision of $0.2 million .95IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Year Ended December 31, 2015 Foreign CurrencyTranslationAdjustment Unrealized (Losses)Gain On Available-For-Sale Securities Accumulated OtherComprehensive Loss (In thousands)Balance at January 1$(86,848) $(852) $(87,700)Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax provision of $0.6million related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities(65,606) 3,537 (62,069)Amounts reclassified to earnings(2,191) (143)(b) (2,334)Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income(67,797) 3,394 (64,403)Balance at December 31$(154,645) $2,542 $(152,103)_________________________(b) Amount is net of a tax provision of $0.1 million .NOTE 12—(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHAREThe following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted (In thousands, except per share data)Numerator: (Loss) earnings from continuing operations$(16,340) $(16,340) $113,357 $113,357 $234,557 $234,557Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(25,129) (25,129) 6,098 6,098 5,643 5,643Impact from Match Group's dilutive securities (a) (b)— — — (1,799) — —(Loss) earnings from continuing operations attributable to IACshareholders(41,469) (41,469) 119,455 117,656 240,200 240,200Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to IACshareholders189 189 17 17 174,673 174,673Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$(41,280) $(41,280) $119,472 $117,673 $414,873 $414,873 Denominator: Weighted average basic shares outstanding80,045 80,045 82,944 82,944 83,292 83,292Dilutive securities including subsidiary denominated equity, stockoptions and RSUs (c) (d) (e)(f)— — — 5,323 — 5,266Denominator for earnings per share—weighted average shares (c)(d) (e)(f)80,045 80,045 82,944 88,267 83,292 88,558 (Loss) earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders:(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations$(0.52) $(0.52) $1.44 $1.33 $2.88 $2.71Discontinued operations— — — — 2.10 1.97(Loss) earnings per share$(0.52) $(0.52) $1.44 $1.33 $4.98 $4.6896IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)__________________________________________________________________(a)Represents the impact on earnings related to Match Group's dilutive securities under the if-converted method.(b)The impact on earnings of Match Group's dilutive securities is not applicable for the year ended December 31, 2014 as it was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company until its IPOon November 24, 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the impact on earnings related to Match Group's dilutive securities under the if-converted method is excluded as theimpact is anti-dilutive.(c)For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company had a loss from continuing operations; therefore, approximately 11.3 million potentially dilutive securities were excluded fromcomputing dilutive earnings per share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, the weighted average basic shares outstanding were used to compute allearnings per share amounts.(d)If the effect is dilutive, weighted average common shares outstanding include the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of subsidiary denominatedequity, stock options and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, 1.2 million and 0.3 million potentially dilutive securities,respectively, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.(e)Market-based awards and performance-based stock units (“PSUs”) are considered contingently issuable shares. Market-based awards and PSUs are included in the denominator forearnings per share if (i) the applicable market or performance condition(s) has been met and (ii) the inclusion of the market-based awards and PSUs are dilutive for the respectivereporting periods. For the year ended December 31, 2015, 0.6 million market-based awards and PSUs were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because themarket or performance conditions had not been met. For the year ended December 31, 2014, less than 0.1 million PSUs were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings pershare because the performance conditions had not been met.(f)See "Note 13—Stock-based Compensation" for additional information on equity instruments denominated in the shares of certain subsidiaries.NOTE 13—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATIONIAC currently has two active plans under which awards have been granted. These plans cover stock options to acquire shares of IAC common stock, RSUs,PSUs and restricted stock, as well as provide for the future grant of these and other equity awards. These plans authorize the Company to grant awards to itsemployees, officers, directors and consultants. At December 31, 2016 , there are 5.9 million shares available for grant under the plans.The plans were adopted in 2008 and 2013, have a stated term of ten years , and provide that the exercise price of stock options granted will not be less thanthe market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The plans do not specify grant dates or vesting schedules of awards as those determinationshave been delegated to the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of IAC's Board of Directors (the "Committee"). Each grant agreement reflects thevesting schedule for that particular grant as determined by the Committee. Broad-based stock option awards issued to date have generally vested in equal annualinstallments over a four -year period and RSU awards currently outstanding generally vest in three 33% installments over a three -year period, in each case, fromthe grant date.The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations is reduced by estimated forfeitures, as the expenserecorded is based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The forfeiture rate is estimated at the grant date based on historical experience and revised, ifnecessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimated rate. At December 31, 2016 , there is $177.9 million of unrecognized compensationcost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.The total income tax benefit recognized in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014related to stock-based compensation is $34.8 million , $36.6 million and $22.2 million , respectively.IAC Stock OptionsStock options outstanding at December 31, 2016 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:97IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) December 31, 2016 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Shares and intrinsic value in thousands)Options outstanding at January 1, 20167,283 $52.13 Granted1,722 46.25 Exercised(740) 34.90 Forfeited(142) 53.30 Expired(65) 55.31 Options outstanding at December 31, 20168,058 $52.41 6.7 $120,681Options exercisable4,170 $44.91 4.9 $87,865The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between IAC's closing stock price on the last trading day of 2016 and the exerciseprice, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options onDecember 31, 2016 . The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is $17.1 million , $53.0million and $63.3 million , respectively.The following table summarizes the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 : Options Outstanding Options ExercisableRange of Exercise PricesOutstanding at December 31, 2016 Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Weighted- Average Exercise Price Exercisable at December 31, 2016 Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Weighted- Average Exercise Price (Shares in thousands)$10.01 to $20.00404 2.6 $18.02 404 2.6 $18.02$20.01 to $30.00238 2.3 20.97 238 2.3 20.97$30.01 to $40.00913 4.1 31.61 913 4.1 31.61$40.01 to $50.002,727 7.1 44.31 1,389 5.1 46.35$50.01 to $60.00464 5.7 58.30 333 4.3 58.80$60.01 to $70.001,850 8.0 64.70 540 7.2 64.72$70.01 to $80.00962 8.2 74.23 228 7.8 73.20$80.01 to $90.00500 8.3 84.31 125 8.3 84.31 8,058 6.7 $52.41 4,170 4.9 $44.91The fair value of stock option awards, with the exception of market-based awards, is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricingmodel. The Black-Scholes option pricing model incorporates various assumptions, including expected volatility and expected term. During 2016 , 2015 and 2014 ,expected stock price volatilities were estimated based on the Company's historical volatility. The risk-free interest rates are based on U.S. Treasuries withcomparable terms as the awards, in effect at the grant date. Expected term is based upon the historical exercise behavior of our employees and the dividend yieldsare based on IAC's historical dividend payments. The following are the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model:98IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014Expected volatility29% 28% 31%Risk-free interest rate1.2% 1.6% 1.5%Expected term4.8 years 5.3 years 4.8 yearsDividend yield—% 2.0% 1.5%During 2015, the Company granted market-based stock options to certain employees. These awards only vest if the price of IAC common stock exceeds therelevant price threshold for a twenty -day consecutive period and the service requirement is met. The service requirement provides that these awards vest in fourequal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of each market-based award is estimated using a latticemodel that incorporates a Monte Carlo simulation of IAC's stock price. The inputs used to fair value these awards include a weighted average expected volatility of27% , risk-free interest rate of 2.3% and a 1.8% dividend yield. The expected term of these awards is derived from the output of the option valuation model.Expense is recognized over the longer of the vesting period of each of the four installments or the expected term. The weighted average expected term of theseawards is 4 years .Approximately 1.7 million , 2.5 million and 0.7 million stock options were granted by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and2014 , respectively. The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 with exercise pricesequal to the market prices of IAC's common stock on the date of grant are $12.34 , $15.24 and $16.67 , respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2015,the weighted average exercise price and weighted average fair value of stock options granted with exercise prices greater than the market value of IAC's commonstock on the date of grant are $84.31 and $12.00 , respectively.Cash received from stock option exercises and the related tax benefit realized for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 are: $25.8 million and$6.1 million ; $27.3 million and $25.8 million ; and $39.1 million and $25.5 million , respectively. In January 2014, a portion of the Company's former ChiefExecutive Officer (the "Executive") who became the Chairman of Match Group outstanding IAC stock options were canceled and replaced with equitydenominated in Match Group and various subsidiaries of Match Group. The incremental expense associated with this modification was $7.4 million .IAC Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Stock UnitsRSUs and PSUs are awards in the form of phantom shares or units denominated in a hypothetical equivalent number of shares of IAC common stock andwith the value of each RSU and PSU equal to the fair value of IAC common stock at the date of grant. Each RSU and PSU grant is subject to service-basedvesting, where a specific period of continued employment must pass before an award vests. PSUs also include performance-based vesting, where certainperformance targets set at the time of grant must be achieved before an award vests. For RSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value ofIAC common stock and expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term. For PSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value ofIAC common stock and expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term if the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.Unvested RSUs and PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2016 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:99IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) RSUs PSUs Number of shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (Shares in thousands)Unvested at January 1, 2016650 $57.76 2 $71.39Granted148 46.92 — —Vested(268) 52.41 (2) 71.39Forfeited(4) 61.68 — —Unvested at December 31, 2016526 $57.41 — $—The weighted average fair value of RSUs and PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 based on market prices of IAC'scommon stock on the grant date was $46.92 , $67.71 and $68.13 , respectively. The total fair value of RSUs and PSUs that vested during the years endedDecember 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $13.5 million , $16.8 million and $20.4 million , respectively.Equity Instruments Denominated in the Shares of Certain SubsidiariesThe following description excludes awards denominated in the shares of the Company's publicly-traded subsidiary, Match Group. Match Group stock-basedawards are issued pursuant to its stock incentive plan.IAC has granted stock options and stock settled stock appreciation rights denominated in the equity of its subsidiaries to employees and management ofcertain subsidiaries. These equity awards vest over a period of years or upon the occurrence of certain prescribed events. The value of the stock options and stocksettled stock appreciation rights is tied to the value of the common stock of these subsidiaries. Accordingly, these interests only have value to the extent therelevant business appreciates in value above the initial value utilized to determine the exercise price. These interests can have significant value in the event ofsignificant appreciation. The interests are ultimately settled in IAC common stock with fair market value generally determined by negotiation or arbitration, atvarious dates through 2026. These equity awards are settled on a net basis, with the award holder entitled to receive a payment in shares equal to the intrinsic valueof the award at exercise less an amount equal to the required cash tax withholding payment. The number of shares ultimately needed to settle these awards mayvary significantly from the estimated numbers below as a result of both movements in our stock price and a determination of fair value of the relevant subsidiarythat is different than our estimate. The expense associated with these equity awards is initially measured at fair value at the grant date and is expensed as stock-based compensation over the vesting term. The aggregate number of IAC common shares that would be required to settle these interests, other than for MatchGroup subsidiaries, at current estimated fair values, including vested and unvested interests (which will be reduced by the number of shares withheld to coveremployee withholding taxes), at December 31, 2016 is 2.8 million shares, which is included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, if the effect is dilutive.The comparable amount at December 31, 2015 is 2.3 million shares. Giving effect to withholding taxes, which will be paid by the Company on behalf of theemployees at exercise, the aggregate number of shares and cash that would be required to settle the vested and unvested interests at estimated fair values onDecember 31, 2016 is 1.4 million shares and $90.8 million , respectively, assuming a 50% withholding rate; the comparable amounts at December 31, 2015 are 1.1million shares and $69.1 million , respectively.Following the completion of the Match Group IPO, equity awards that relate to the subsidiaries of Match Group will be settleable, at IAC's election, in sharesof IAC common stock or Match Group common stock. To the extent shares of IAC common stock are issued in settlement of these awards, Match Group willreimburse IAC for the cost of those shares by issuing IAC shares of Match Group common stock. The aggregate number of IAC common shares at December 31,2016 that would be required to settle Match Group subsidiary equity awards at current estimated fair values, including vested and unvested interests (which will bereduced by the number of shares withheld to cover employee withholding taxes), is 5.1 million shares and the comparable amount at December 31, 2015 is 4.1million shares. Giving effect to withholding taxes, which will be paid by Match Group on behalf of the employees at exercise, the aggregate number of shares andcash that would be required to settle the vested and unvested interests at estimated fair values on December 31, 2016 is 2.5 million shares and $164.6 million ,respectively, assuming a 50% withholding rate; the comparable amounts at December 31, 2015 are 2.1 million shares and $123.2 million , respectively. Theseamounts are in addition to the numbers in the paragraph above. Assuming no change in the100IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)value of the Company’s common stock at December 31, 2016, each incremental increase of 10% over the Company’s December 31, 2016 fair value estimate ofthese Match Group subsidiaries would require approximately 0.7 million incremental aggregate shares to settle these awards.During 2016 and 2015, the Company granted a nominal amount of IAC denominated market-based awards to certain Match Group employees. The numberof awards that ultimately vest is dependent upon Match Group's stock price. The grant date fair value of each market-based award is estimated using a lattice modelthat incorporates a Monte Carlo simulation of Match Group's stock price. Each market-based award is subject to service-based vesting, where a specific period ofcontinued employment must pass before an award vests. Some of the market-based awards contain performance targets set at the time of grant that must beachieved before an award vests.During the first quarter of 2016, the Company modified certain subsidiary denominated equity awards resulting in a modification charge of $7.3 million ofwhich $6.3 million was recognized as stock-based compensation for the year ended December 31, 2016 and $1.0 million will be recognized over the remaining lifeof the modified awards.During the first quarter of 2015, the Company modified certain subsidiary denominated equity awards resulting in a modification charge of $5.8 million ofwhich $0.6 million and $3.5 million was recognized in 2016 and 2015, respectively, and the remaining charge will be recognized over the remaining life of themodified awards through 2019. During the third quarter of 2015, the Company modified certain subsidiary denominated vested equity awards and recognized amodification charge of $6.8 million . During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased certain subsidiary denominated vested equity awards inexchange for $23.4 million in cash and fully vested modified equity awards and recognized a modification charge of $7.7 million . These modification charges areincluded in stock-based compensation for the year ended December 31, 2015.During 2014, the Company granted an equity award denominated in shares of a subsidiary of the Company to a non-employee. This award is marked tomarket each reporting period. The award vests at multiple times a year and is fully vested in October 2017. In the third quarter of 2016, the Company settled thevested portion of the award for cash of $13.4 million . At December 31, 2016, the total fair value of the remaining award, at current estimated fair value, includingvested and unvested interests, is $14.3 million .NOTE 14—SEGMENT INFORMATIONThe overall concept that IAC employs in determining its operating segments is to present the financial information in a manner consistent with how the chiefoperating decision maker views the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to thetypes of services or products offered or the target market. Operating segments are combined for reporting purposes if they meet certain aggregation criteria, whichprincipally relate to the similarity of their economic characteristics or, in the case of the Other reportable segment, do not meet the quantitative thresholds thatrequire presentation as separate operating segments. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Revenue: Match Group$1,222,526 $1,020,431 $888,268HomeAdvisor498,890 361,201 283,541Video228,649 213,317 182,454Applications604,140 760,748 776,707Publishing407,313 691,686 791,549Other178,949 184,095 187,834Inter-segment elimination(585) (545) (806)Total$3,139,882 $3,230,933 $3,109,547101IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Operating Income (Loss): Match Group$305,908 $193,556 $228,567HomeAdvisor35,343 6,452 1,061Video(27,656) (38,756) (43,346)Applications109,663 175,145 178,960Publishing(334,417) (26,692) 110,523Other(2,037) (9,186) 8,108Corporate(119,429) (120,931) (105,146)Total$(32,625) $179,588 $378,727 Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Adjusted EBITDA: (a) Match Group$403,955 $278,667 $273,448HomeAdvisor48,546 18,529 17,701Video(21,247) (38,384) (39,916)Applications132,276 184,258 186,192Publishing(7,571) 87,788 150,960Other1,227 10,621 13,134Corporate(55,967) (55,689) (57,443)Total$501,219 $485,790 $544,076 December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Segment Assets: (b) Match Group$509,936 $330,736HomeAdvisor97,751 32,116Video230,269 90,671Applications109,019 108,997Publishing409,838 391,450Other— 64,550Corporate1,009,557 1,483,979Total$2,366,370 $2,502,499102IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Capital expenditures: Match Group$48,903 $29,156 $21,793HomeAdvisor16,660 10,170 6,775Video2,508 2,466 1,878Applications1,196 4,681 4,220Publishing2,093 6,283 13,481Other2,907 3,175 2,845Corporate3,772 6,118 6,241Total$78,039 $62,049 $57,233_______________________________________________________________________________(a)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, if applicable, and (ii) gains and losses recognized onchanges 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 meaningfulcomparison 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 andour individual business segments, and this measure is one of the primary metrics by which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. The above itemsare 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 moreclosely 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 itdoes not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses.(b)Consistent with the Company's primary metric (described in (a) above), the Company excludes, if applicable, goodwill and intangible assets from the measure of segment assetspresented above.Revenue by geography is based on where the customer is located. Geographic information about revenue and long-lived assets is presented below: Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Revenue United States$2,318,976 $2,376,035 $2,146,189All other countries820,906 854,898 963,358Total$3,139,882 $3,230,933 $3,109,547 December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and intangible assets) United States$281,725 $279,913All other countries24,523 22,904Total$306,248 $302,817103IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)The following tables reconcile operating income (loss) for the Company's reportable segments and net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders toAdjusted EBITDA: Year Ended December 31, 2016 Operating Income (Loss) Stock-Based Compensation Expense Depreciation Amortization of Intangibles Acquisition-relatedContingentConsideration FairValue Adjustments GoodwillImpairment Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands)Match Group$305,908 $52,988 $31,227 $23,029 $(9,197) $— $403,955HomeAdvisor35,343 1,631 8,419 3,153 — — 48,546Video(27,656) 640 1,785 4,176 (192) — (21,247)Applications109,663 — 5,095 5,483 12,035 — 132,276Publishing(334,417) — 8,531 42,948 — 275,367 (7,571)Other(2,037) — 2,718 637 (91) — 1,227Corporate(119,429) 49,561 13,901 — — — (55,967)Total$(32,625) $104,820 $71,676 $79,426 $2,555 $275,367 $501,219Interest expense(109,110) Other income, net60,461 Loss from continuingoperations before incometaxes(81,274) Income tax benefit64,934 Loss from continuingoperations(16,340) Earnings fromdiscontinued operations,net of tax189 Net loss(16,151) Net earnings attributableto noncontrolling interests(25,129) Net loss attributable toIAC shareholders$(41,280) 104IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Year Ended December 31, 2015 OperatingIncome(Loss) Stock-BasedCompensationExpense Depreciation Amortizationof Intangibles Acquisition-relatedContingentConsideration FairValue Adjustments GoodwillImpairment Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands)Match Group$193,556 $50,083 $25,983 $20,101 $(11,056) $— $278,667HomeAdvisor6,452 1,649 6,593 3,835 — — 18,529Video(38,756) 360 1,091 1,558 (2,637) — (38,384)Applications175,145 — 4,617 6,264 (1,768) — 184,258Publishing(26,692) — 9,577 104,903 — — 87,788Other(9,186) — 2,460 3,291 — 14,056 10,621Corporate(120,931) 53,358 11,884 — — — (55,689)Total179,588 $105,450 $62,205 $139,952 $(15,461) $14,056 $485,790Interest expense(73,636) Other income, net36,921 Earnings from continuingoperations before incometaxes142,873 Income tax provision(29,516) Earnings from continuingoperations113,357 Earnings fromdiscontinued operations,net of tax17 Net earnings113,374 Net loss attributable tononcontrolling interests6,098 Net earnings attributableto IAC shareholders$119,472 105IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Year Ended December 31, 2014 Operating Income (Loss) Stock-Based Compensation Expense Depreciation Amortizationof Intangibles Acquisition-relatedContingentConsideration FairValue Adjustments Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands)Match Group$228,567 $20,851 $25,547 $11,395 $(12,912) $273,448HomeAdvisor1,061 558 6,520 9,562 — 17,701Video(43,346) 647 899 2,099 (215) (39,916)Applications178,960 — 4,385 2,521 326 186,192Publishing110,523 — 11,856 28,581 — 150,960Other8,108 — 1,824 3,768 (566) 13,134Corporate(105,146) 37,578 10,125 — — (57,443)Total378,727 $59,634 $61,156 $57,926 $(13,367) $544,076Interest expense(56,314) Other expense, net(52,484) Earnings from continuing operations beforeincome taxes269,929 Income tax provision(35,372) Earnings from continuing operations234,557 Earnings from discontinued operations, netof tax174,673 Net earnings409,230 Net loss attributable to noncontrollinginterests5,643 Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$414,873 The following tables reconcile segment assets to total assets: December 31, 2016 Segment Assets Goodwill Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Definite-Lived Intangible Assets Total Assets (In thousands)Match Group$509,936 $1,280,960 $238,361 $10,809 $2,040,066HomeAdvisor97,751 170,611 4,884 5,908 279,154Video230,269 25,239 1,800 4,167 261,475Applications109,019 447,242 60,600 2,481 619,342Publishing409,838 — 15,000 11,441 436,279Other— — — — —Corporate (c)1,009,557 — — — 1,009,557Total$2,366,370 $1,924,052 $320,645 $34,806 $4,645,873106IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) December 31, 2015 Segment Assets Goodwill Indefinite-LivedIntangible Assets Definite-LivedIntangible Assets Total Assets (In thousands)Match Group$330,736 $1,293,109 $243,697 $32,711 $1,900,253HomeAdvisor32,116 150,251 600 5,727 188,694Video90,671 15,590 1,800 3,343 111,404Applications108,997 447,242 60,600 7,964 624,803Publishing391,450 277,192 59,805 7,849 736,296Other64,550 61,980 13,635 3,097 143,262Corporate (c)1,483,979 — — — 1,483,979Total$2,502,499 $2,245,364 $380,137 $60,691 $5,188,691_____________________________________(c)Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and IAC's headquarters building.NOTE 15—COMMITMENTSThe Company leases land, office space, data center facilities and equipment used in connection with its operations under various operating leases, many ofwhich contain escalation clauses. The Company is also committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under a data center lease agreement. Theseoperating expenses are not included in the table below.Future minimum payments under operating lease agreements are as follows:Years Ending December 31, (In thousands)2017 $31,8342018 31,6612019 24,3162020 18,5232021 13,239Thereafter 189,070Total $308,643Expenses charged to operations under these agreements are $49.3 million , $39.4 million and $41.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015and 2014 , respectively.The Company's most significant operating lease is a seventy-seven year land lease for IAC's headquarters building in New York City and approximates 57%of the future minimum payments due under all operating lease agreements in the table above.The Company also has funding commitments that could potentially require its performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events asfollows:107IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period Less Than1 Year 1-3Years 3-5Years More Than5 Years TotalAmountsCommitted (In thousands)Purchase obligations$10,581 $10,000 $— $— $20,581Letters of credit and surety bonds768 63 — 1,437 2,268Total commercial commitments$11,349 $10,063 $— $1,437 $22,849The purchase obligations principally include a web hosting commitment. The letters of credit support the Company's casualty insurance program.NOTE 16—CONTINGENCIESIn the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. The Company establishes reserves for specific legal matters when itdetermines that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legalmatters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that resolvingclaims against us, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, orfinancial condition of the Company, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. TheCompany also evaluates other contingent matters, including income and non-income tax contingencies, to assess the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome andestimated 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 impacton the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company. See "Note 3—Income Taxes" for additional information related to income taxcontingencies.NOTE 17—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATIONSupplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions:The Company recorded acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities of $0.2 million , $27.4 million and $8.8 million during the years endedDecember 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, in connection with various acquisitions. See "Note 8—Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments" foradditional information on contingent consideration arrangements.On November 16, 2015, Match Group exchanged $445.3 million of 2012 Senior Notes for $445.2 million of Match Group Senior Notes. See "Note 9—Long-term Debt" for additional information on the note exchange.Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Cash paid (received) during the year for: Interest$107,360 $51,666 $54,027Income tax payments69,103 70,762 63,521Income tax refunds(23,877) (5,619) (10,477)108IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)NOTE 18—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONSIAC and Match Group:IAC and Match Group, in connection with Match Group's IPO, entered into the following agreements:•A Master Transaction Agreement, under which Match Group agrees to assume all of the assets and liabilities related to its business and agrees toindemnify IAC against any losses arising out of any breach by Match Group of the Master Transaction Agreement or other IPO related agreements;•An Investor Rights Agreement that provides IAC with (i) specified registration and other rights relating to shares of Match Group's common stock and(ii) anti-dilution rights with respect to Match Group's common stock;•An Employee Matters Agreement, which governs the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of IAC and Match Group after the IPO withrespect to a range of compensation and benefit issues;•A Tax Sharing Agreement, which governs the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of IAC and Match Group with respect to tax liabilitiesand benefits, entitlement to refunds, preparation of tax returns, tax contests and other tax matters regarding U.S. federal, state, local and foreign incometaxes; and•A Services Agreement, under which IAC has agreed to provide a range of services to Match Group, including, among others, (i) assistance with certainlegal, finance, internal audit, treasury, information technology support, insurance and tax affairs, including assistance with certain public companyreporting obligations; (ii) payroll processing services; (iii) tax compliance services; and (iv) such other services as to which IAC and Match Group mayagree, and Match Group agrees to provide IAC informational technology services and such other services as to which IAC and Match Group may agree.For the year ended December 31, 2016, 1.0 million shares of Match Group common stock were issued to IAC pursuant to the employee matters agreement;0.5 million of which were issued as reimbursement for shares of IAC common stock issued in connection with the exercise and settlement of equity awardsdenominated in shares of a subsidiary of Match Group; and 0.4 million of which were issued as reimbursement for shares of IAC common stock issued inconnection with the exercise and vesting of IAC equity awards held by Match Group employees.For the year ended December 31, 2016 and for the period from the date of the IPO through December 31, 2015, Match Group was charged $11.8 million and$0.7 million , respectively, by the Company for services rendered pursuant to a services agreement. These amounts were paid in full by Match Group at December31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.At December 31, 2016, Match Group had a tax receivable of $9.0 million due from the Company pursuant to the tax sharing agreement. Payments made tothe Company during 2016 pursuant to this agreement were $19.9 million .IAC and Expedia:Each of IAC and Expedia has a 50% ownership interest in two aircraft that may be used by both companies. The Company and Expedia purchased the secondof these two aircraft during 2013. The Company paid $25 million ( 50% of the total purchase price and refurbish costs) for its interest. Members of the aircrafts'flight crews are employed by an entity in which each of the Company and Expedia has a 50% ownership interest. The Company and Expedia have agreed to sharecosts relating to flight crew compensation and benefits pro-rata according to each company's respective usage of the aircraft, for which they are separately billed bythe entity described above. The Company and Expedia are related parties since they are under common control, given that Mr. Diller serves as Chairman andSenior Executive of both IAC and Expedia. For the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , total payments made to this entity by the Company were notmaterial.NOTE 19—BENEFIT PLANSIAC has a retirement savings plan in the United States that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the IAC/InterActiveCorpRetirement Savings Plan ("the Plan"), participating employees may contribute up to 50% of109IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)their pre-tax earnings, but not more than statutory limits. IAC contributes fifty cents for each dollar a participant contributes in this plan, with a maximumcontribution of 3% of a participant's eligible earnings. Matching contributions for the Plan for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 are $10.0million , $9.1 million and $7.5 million , respectively. Matching contributions are invested in the same manner as each participant's voluntary contributions in theinvestment options provided under the Plan. An investment option in the Plan is IAC common stock, but neither participant nor matching contributions arerequired to be invested in IAC common stock. The increase in matching contributions in 2016 and 2015 are due primarily to an increase in participation in the Plandue to an increase in headcount. The increase in matching contributions in 2015 was further impacted by an increase in participation due to acquisitions.IAC also has or participates in various benefit plans, principally defined contribution plans, for its international employees. IAC's contributions for theseplans for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 are $2.1 million , $2.5 million and $2.5 million , respectively. The decrease in contributions in 2016is due, in part, to the sale of PriceRunner.NOTE 20—CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Other current assets: Income taxes receivable$41,352 $26,793Production costs39,763 24,804Prepaid expenses37,665 40,091Capitalized downloadable search toolbar costs, net28,737 27,929Other56,551 54,669Other current assets$204,068 $174,286 December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Property and equipment, net: Buildings and leasehold improvements$247,451 $235,545Computer equipment and capitalized software259,464 239,309Furniture and other equipment93,002 88,664Projects in progress13,048 18,676Land5,117 5,117 618,082 587,311Accumulated depreciation and amortization(311,834) (284,494)Property and equipment, net$306,248 $302,817 December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: Accrued employee compensation and benefits$106,301 $104,481Accrued advertising expense68,916 87,064Other169,693 191,706Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$344,910 $383,251110IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Revenue: Service revenue$2,967,474 $3,077,080 $2,957,735Product revenue172,408 153,853 151,812Revenue$3,139,882 $3,230,933 $3,109,547 Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Cost of revenue: Cost of service revenue$617,058 $652,137 $734,222Cost of product revenue138,672 126,024 125,982Cost of revenue$755,730 $778,161 $860,204 Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands)Other income (expense), net$60,461 $36,921 $(52,484)Other income, net in 2016 (a) includes gains of $37.5 million and $12.0 million related to the sale of ShoeBuy and PriceRunner, respectively, $34.3 million innet foreign currency exchange gains due to strengthening of the dollar relative to the British Pound and Euro, interest income of $5.1 million and a $3.6 milliongain related to the sale of marketable equity securities, partially offset by a non-cash charge of $12.1 million related to the write-off of a proportionate share oforiginal issue discount and deferred financing costs associated with the repayment of $440 million of the Match Group Term Loan, $10.0 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments as a result of our assessment of the near-term prospects and financial condition of theinvestees, a loss of $3.8 million related to the sale of ASKfm and a $3.6 million loss on the 2012 and 2013 Senior Note redemptions and repurchases.Other income, net in 2015 included a gain of $34.3 million from a real estate transaction, $5.4 million in net foreign currency exchange gains and $4.3million in interest income, partially offset by $6.7 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments.Other expense, net in 2014 included $66.6 million in other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain cost method investments and a $4.2 millionother-than-temporary impairment charge on one of our equity method investments following the sale of a majority of the investee's assets, partially offset by a$19.4 million gain related to the sale of Urbanspoon, $4.4 million in interest income and $3.6 million in gains related to the sale of several long-term investments.________________________(a)PriceRunner was sold on March 18, 2016. PriceRunner's 2016 revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $7.1 million , $2.2 million and $2.6 million , respectively.Included in PriceRunner's operating income were $0.3 million of amortization of intangibles and $0.1 million of depreciation. ASKfm was sold on June 30, 2016. ASKfm's 2016revenue, operating loss and Adjusted EBITDA loss were $3.0 million , $4.9 million and $3.9 million , respectively. Included in ASKfm's operating loss were $0.5 million ofamortization of intangibles and $0.5 million of depreciation. ShoeBuy was sold on December 30, 2016. ShoeBuy's 2016 revenue, operating loss and Adjusted EBITDA loss were$171.8 million , $4.2 million and $1.3 million , respectively. Included in ShoeBuy's operating loss were $2.7 million of depreciation and $0.3 million of amortization of intangibles.PriceRunner's full year 2015 revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA were $32.3 million , $9.7 million and $13.0 million , respectively. Included in PriceRunner's operatingincome were $2.9 million of amortization of intangibles and $0.4 million of depreciation. ASKfm's full year 2015 revenue, operating loss and Adjusted EBITDA loss were $10.9million , $9.1 million and $6.1 million , respectively. Included in ASKfm's operating loss were $2.0 million of amortization of intangibles and $1.1 million of depreciation. ShoeBuy'sfull year 2015 revenue, operating loss111IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)and Adjusted EBITDA loss were $151.8 million , $18.9 million and $2.4 million , respectively. Included in ShoeBuy's operating loss were $14.1 million of goodwill impairment, $2.0million of depreciation and $0.4 million of amortization of intangibles.NOTE 21—RESTRUCTURING CHARGESPublishing and Applications segmentsDuring 2016 , the Company recognized significant declines in Publishing and Applications revenue due to the effects of the new Google contract, which waseffective April 1, 2016, as well as declines from certain other legacy businesses. In an effort to manage overall costs, the Company incurred restructuring chargesthroughout 2016 related to lease termination costs and severance. For the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company incurred $18.3 million in costs related tothis restructure. A summary of the costs incurred, payments made and the related accruals for both the Publishing and Applications segments at December 31, 2016is presented below.See "Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Certain Risks and Concentrations" for additional information on revenue earned fromGoogle. Year Ended December 31, 2016 Publishing Applications Total (In thousands)Lease termination costs$8,172 $100 $8,272Severance7,461 2,532 9,993Total$15,633 $2,632 $18,265 December 31, 2016 Lease TerminationCosts Severance Total (In thousands)Publishing accrual: Charges incurred$8,172 $7,461 $15,633Payments made(314) (5,074) (5,388)Publishing accrual as of December 31$7,858 $2,387 $10,245 December 31, 2016 Lease TerminationCosts Severance Total (In thousands)Applications accrual: Charges incurred$100 $2,532 $2,632Payments made— (1,933) (1,933)Applications accrual as of December 31$100 $599 $699112IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)The costs are allocated as follows in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations: Year Ended December 31, 2016 Publishing Applications Total (In thousands)Cost of revenue$9,186 $931 $10,117Selling and marketing expense3,080 593 3,673General and administrative expense2,175 351 2,526Product development expense1,192 757 1,949Total$15,633 $2,632 $18,265Match Group segmentIn addition to the restructuring charges at the Publishing and Applications segments discussed above, the Match Group has been in the process ofmodernizing and streamlining its underlying Dating technology infrastructure that supports both its mobile and desktop platforms, as well as consolidating itsEuropean operations from seven principal locations down to three . The project is complete at December 31, 2016 . For the year ended December 31, 2016 , theMatch Group incurred $4.9 million in costs related to this project, compared to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 . A summary of the costsincurred, payments made and the related accruals for the Match Group segment at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are presented below. December 31, 2016 Severance Professional Fees &Other Total (In thousands)Accrual as of January 1$3,013 $564 $3,577 Charges incurred345 4,576 4,921 Payments made(2,404) (4,844) (7,248)Accrual as of December 31$954 $296 $1,250 December 31, 2015 Severance Professional Fees &Other Total (In thousands)Accrual as of January 1$795 $933 $1,728 Charges incurred8,350 8,417 16,767 Payments made(6,132) (8,786) (14,918)Accrual as of December 31$3,013 $564 $3,577The costs are allocated as follows in the statement of operations: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands)Cost of revenue$566 $2,947Selling and marketing expense560 1,678General and administrative expense1,647 8,160Product development expense2,148 3,982 Total$4,921 $16,767113IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)NOTE 22—GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATIONThe 2013 and 2012 Senior Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by certain domestic subsidiaries which are 100% owned by theCompany. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information at December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2016, 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 aconsolidated basis.Balance sheet at December 31, 2016: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Cash and cash equivalents$552,699 $— $776,488 $— $1,329,187Marketable securities89,342 — — — 89,342Accounts receivable, net— 90,807 129,331 — 220,138Other current assets71,152 30,515 102,401 — 204,068Intercompany receivables— 735,108 1,047,757 (1,782,865) —Property and equipment, net4,350 178,806 123,092 — 306,248Goodwill— 521,740 1,402,312 — 1,924,052Intangible assets, net— 83,179 272,272 — 355,451Investment in subsidiaries3,659,570 557,802 — (4,217,372) —Other non-current assets52,228 111,037 169,595 (115,473) 217,387Total assets$4,429,341 $2,308,994 $4,023,248 $(6,115,710) $4,645,873 Current portion of long-term debt$20,000 $— $— $— $20,000Accounts payable, trade2,697 38,283 21,883 — 62,863Other current liabilities42,159 120,279 468,087 — 630,525Long-term debt, net of current portion405,991 — 1,176,493 — 1,582,484Income taxes payable— 3,470 30,274 (216) 33,528Intercompany liabilities1,782,865 — — (1,782,865) —Other long-term liabilities306,407 22,714 59,112 (115,257) 272,976Redeemable noncontrolling interests— — 32,827 — 32,827IAC shareholders' equity1,869,222 2,124,248 2,093,124 (4,217,372) 1,869,222Noncontrolling interests— — 141,448 — 141,448Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,429,341 $2,308,994 $4,023,248 $(6,115,710) $4,645,873114IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Balance sheet at December 31, 2015: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Cash and cash equivalents$1,073,053 $— $408,394 $— $1,481,447Marketable securities27,578 — 11,622 — 39,200Accounts receivable, net33 115,280 134,764 — 250,077Other current assets30,813 46,128 97,345 — 174,286Intercompany receivables— 637,324 963,146 (1,600,470) —Property and equipment, net4,432 198,890 99,495 — 302,817Goodwill— 776,569 1,468,795 — 2,245,364Intangible assets, net— 135,817 305,011 — 440,828Investment in subsidiaries3,128,765 466,601 — (3,595,366) —Other non-current assets84,368 11,258 174,038 (14,992) 254,672Total assets$4,349,042 $2,387,867 $3,662,610 $(5,210,828) $5,188,691 Current portion of long-term debt$— $— $40,000 $— $40,000Accounts payable, trade4,711 42,104 40,068 — 86,883Other current liabilities62,833 140,077 438,753 — 641,663Long-term debt, net of current portion550,083 — 1,176,871 — 1,726,954Income taxes payable152 3,435 30,105 — 33,692Intercompany liabilities1,600,470 — — (1,600,470) —Other long-term liabilities326,267 18,160 83,848 (14,992) 413,283Redeemable noncontrolling interests— — 30,391 — 30,391IAC shareholders' equity1,804,526 2,184,091 1,411,275 (3,595,366) 1,804,526Noncontrolling interests— — 411,299 — 411,299Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,349,042 $2,387,867 $3,662,610 $(5,210,828) $5,188,691115IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Revenue$— $1,381,525 $1,771,568 $(13,211) $3,139,882Operating costs and expenses: Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciationshown separately below)859 302,293 452,990 (412) 755,730Selling and marketing expense2,353 689,933 565,906 (12,929) 1,245,263General and administrative expense89,583 163,315 294,132 130 547,160Product development expense4,807 82,071 111,007 — 197,885Depreciation1,610 31,366 38,700 — 71,676Amortization of intangibles— 41,157 38,269 — 79,426Goodwill impairment— 253,245 22,122 — 275,367Total operating costs and expenses99,212 1,563,380 1,523,126 (13,211) 3,172,507Operating (loss) income(99,212) (181,855) 248,442 — (32,625)Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidatedaffiliates49,536 (23,573) — (25,963) —Interest expense(26,876) — (82,234) — (109,110)Other (expense) income, net(2,059) 10,040 52,480 — 60,461(Loss) earnings from continuing operationsbefore income taxes(78,611) (195,388) 218,688 (25,963) (81,274)Income tax benefit (provision)37,142 60,504 (32,712) — 64,934(Loss) earnings from continuing operations(41,469) (134,884) 185,976 (25,963) (16,340)Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax189 — 9 (9) 189Net (loss) earnings(41,280) (134,884) 185,985 (25,972) (16,151)Net earnings attributable to noncontrollinginterests— — (25,129) — (25,129)Net (loss) earnings attributable to IACshareholders$(41,280) $(134,884) $160,856 $(25,972) $(41,280)Comprehensive (loss) income attributable toIAC shareholders$(76,431) $(115,899) $114,376 $1,523 $(76,431)116IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Revenue$— $1,635,345 $1,605,597 $(10,009) $3,230,933Operating costs and expenses: Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciationshown separately below)720 334,931 443,700 (1,190) 778,161Selling and marketing expense3,210 819,354 531,872 (8,860) 1,345,576General and administrative expense93,090 157,013 275,485 41 525,629Product development expense4,311 85,582 95,873 — 185,766Depreciation1,918 27,276 33,011 — 62,205Amortization of intangibles— 102,622 37,330 — 139,952Goodwill impairment— 14,056 — — 14,056Total operating costs and expenses103,249 1,540,834 1,417,271 (10,009) 3,051,345Operating (loss) income(103,249) 94,511 188,326 — 179,588Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates215,092 18,137 — (233,229) —Interest expense(49,405) (6,130) (18,101) — (73,636)Other (expense) income, net(3,201) 27,903 12,219 — 36,921Earnings from continuing operations beforeincome taxes59,237 134,421 182,444 (233,229) 142,873Income tax benefit (provision)60,218 (47,280) (42,454) — (29,516)Earnings from continuing operations119,455 87,141 139,990 (233,229) 113,357Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, netof tax17 — (12) 12 17Net earnings119,472 87,141 139,978 (233,217) 113,374Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests— — 6,098 — 6,098Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$119,472 $87,141 $146,076 $(233,217) $119,472Comprehensive income attributable to IACshareholders$55,069 $83,664 $80,248 $(163,912) $55,069117IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Revenue$— $1,637,345 $1,484,041 $(11,839) $3,109,547Operating costs and expenses: Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciationshown separately below)998 414,255 447,704 (2,753) 860,204Selling and marketing expense2,138 696,173 457,401 (8,303) 1,147,409General and administrative expense105,221 127,122 211,222 45 443,610Product development expense6,496 76,482 78,365 (828) 160,515Depreciation1,426 25,670 34,060 — 61,156Amortization of intangibles— 31,863 26,063 — 57,926Total operating costs and expenses116,279 1,371,565 1,254,815 (11,839) 2,730,820Operating (loss) income(116,279) 265,780 229,226 — 378,727Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates257,714 3,369 — (261,083) —Interest expense(51,988) (4,187) (139) — (56,314)Other (expense) income, net(1,444) 6,381 (57,421) — (52,484)Earnings from continuing operations beforeincome taxes88,003 271,343 171,666 (261,083) 269,929Income tax benefit (provision)152,197 (104,606) (82,963) — (35,372)Earnings from continuing operations240,200 166,737 88,703 (261,083) 234,557Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax174,673 — 570 (570) 174,673Net earnings414,873 166,737 89,273 (261,653) 409,230Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests— — 5,643 — 5,643Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$414,873 $166,737 $94,916 $(261,653) $414,873Comprehensive income attributable to IACshareholders$340,219 $158,538 $23,409 $(181,947) $340,219118IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries Eliminations IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesattributable to continuing operations$(84,770) $203,563 $173,584 $— $292,377Cash flows from investing activities attributable tocontinuing operations: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired— — (18,403) — (18,403)Capital expenditures(479) (19,317) (58,243) — (78,039)Investments in time deposits— — (87,500) — (87,500)Proceeds from maturities of time deposits— — 87,500 — 87,500Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debtsecurities252,369 — — — 252,369Purchases of marketable debt securities(313,943) — — — (313,943)Purchases of investments— — (12,565) — (12,565)Net proceeds from the sale of businesses andinvestments73,843 1,779 96,606 — 172,228Intercompany(215,711) — — 215,711 —Other, net126 643 10,446 — 11,215Net cash (used in) provided by investing activitiesattributable to continuing operations(203,795) (16,895) 17,841 215,711 12,862Cash flows from financing activities attributable tocontinuing operations: Principal payments on Match Group Term Loan— — (450,000) — (450,000)Proceeds from Match Group 2016 Senior Notesoffering— — 400,000 — 400,000Principal payments on IAC debt, includingredemptions and repurchases of Senior Notes(126,409) — — — (126,409)Debt issuance costs— — (7,811) — (7,811)Purchase of treasury stock(308,948) — — — (308,948)Issuance of IAC common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net of withholding taxes(895) — — — (895)Issuance of Match Group common stock pursuant tostock-based awards, net of withholding taxes— — 9,548 — 9,548Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards22,084 — 29,680 — 51,764Purchase of noncontrolling interests(1,400) — (1,340) — (2,740)Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments— (351) (1,829) — (2,180)Funds held in escrow for MyHammer tender offer— — (10,548) — (10,548)Intercompany184,233 (184,233) 215,711 (215,711) — Other, net(454) (2,084) (308) — (2,846)Net cash (used in) provided by financing activitiesattributable to continuing operations(231,789) (186,668) 183,103 (215,711) (451,065)Total cash (used in) provided by continuingoperations(520,354) — 374,528 — (145,826)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cashequivalents— — (6,434) — (6,434)Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(520,354) — 368,094 — (152,260)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,073,053 — 408,394 — 1,481,447Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$552,699 $— $776,488 $— $1,329,187119IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2015: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable tocontinuing operations$(139,227) $258,582 $230,050 $349,405Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (6,078) (611,324) (617,402)Capital expenditures(1,332) (21,905) (38,812) (62,049)Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities218,462 — — 218,462Purchases of marketable debt securities(93,134) — — (93,134)Purchases of investments(6,978) — (27,492) (34,470)Net proceeds from the sale of investments and business1,277 — 8,136 9,413Other, net3,613 385 (7,539) (3,541)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuingoperations121,908 (27,598) (677,031) (582,721)Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations: Borrowings under Match Group Term Loan— — 788,000 788,000Principal payment on Liberty Bond— (80,000) — (80,000)Debt issuance costs(1,876) — (17,174) (19,050)Fees and expenses related to note exchange— — (6,954) (6,954)Proceeds from Match Group IPO, net of fees and expenses— — 428,789 428,789Purchase of treasury stock(200,000) — — (200,000)Dividends(113,196) — — (113,196)Issuance of IAC common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net ofwithholding taxes(38,418) — — (38,418)Repurchase of stock-based awards— — (23,431) (23,431)Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards18,034 — 38,384 56,418Purchase of noncontrolling interests— — (32,207) (32,207)Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments— (240) (5,510) (5,750)Intercompany683,571 (150,744) (532,827) —Other, net(19,834) — 441 (19,393)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuingoperations328,281 (230,984) 637,511 734,808Total cash provided by continuing operations310,962 — 190,530 501,492Total cash used in discontinued operations(140) — (12) (152)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— — (10,298) (10,298)Net increase in cash and cash equivalents310,822 — 180,220 491,042Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period762,231 — 228,174 990,405Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,073,053 $— $408,394 $1,481,447120IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014: IAC GuarantorSubsidiaries Non-GuarantorSubsidiaries IAC Consolidated (In thousands)Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable tocontinuing operations$(109,745) $329,671 $204,122 $424,048Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (97,463) (161,928) (259,391)Capital expenditures(1,843) (26,640) (28,750) (57,233)Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities21,644 — — 21,644Purchases of marketable debt securities(175,826) — — (175,826)Purchases of investments(4,800) (2,087) (17,447) (24,334)Net proceeds from the sale of investments and assets— — 58,388 58,388Other, net(2,000) 11 (1,053) (3,042)Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations(162,825) (126,179) (150,790) (439,794)Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations: Debt issuance costs(383) — — (383)Dividends(97,338) — — (97,338)Issuance of IAC common stock pursuant to stock-based awards, net ofwithholding taxes1,609 — — 1,609Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards29,186 — 15,771 44,957Purchase of noncontrolling interests— — (33,165) (33,165)Acquisition-related contingent consideration payments— (406) (7,703) (8,109)Intercompany321,192 (201,802) (119,390) —Other, net— (1,310) 12,759 11,449Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuingoperations254,266 (203,518) (131,728) (80,980)Total cash used in continuing operations(18,304) (26) (78,396) (96,726)Total cash used in discontinued operations(116) — (29) (145)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— 26 (13,194) (13,168)Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(18,420) — (91,619) (110,039)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period780,651 — 319,793 1,100,444Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$762,231 $— $228,174 $990,405121IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)NOTE 23—QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) Quarter EndedMarch 31 (a) Quarter EndedJune 30 (b) Quarter EndedSeptember 30 Quarter EndedDecember 31 (a) (In thousands, except per share data)Year Ended December 31, 2016 Revenue$819,179 $745,439 $764,102 $811,162Cost of revenue193,734 170,397 179,131 212,468Operating income (loss)21,417 (252,446) 85,584 112,820Earnings (loss) from continuing operations7,934 (190,542) 52,340 113,928Net earnings (loss)7,934 (190,542) 52,340 114,117Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders8,282 (194,775) 43,162 102,051Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (d)$0.10 $(2.45) $0.54 $1.29Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (d)$0.09 $(2.45) $0.49 $1.18Basic earnings (loss) per share (d)$0.10 $(2.45) $0.54 $1.29Diluted earnings (loss) per share (d)$0.09 $(2.45) $0.49 $1.18 Quarter EndedMarch 31 Quarter EndedJune 30 Quarter EndedSeptember 30 Quarter EndedDecember 31 (c) (In thousands, except per share data)Year Ended December 31, 2015 Revenue$772,512 $771,132 $838,561 $848,728Cost of revenue186,737 177,963 199,377 214,084Operating income (loss)35,119 62,769 87,130 (5,430)Earnings (loss) from continuing operations21,863 57,885 65,026 (31,417)Net earnings (loss)21,988 57,732 65,043 (31,389)Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders26,405 59,305 65,611 (31,849)Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (d)$0.31 $0.72 $0.79 $(0.38)Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (d)$0.30 $0.68 $0.74 $(0.38)Basic earnings (loss) per share (d)$0.32 $0.72 $0.79 $(0.38)Diluted earnings (loss) per share (d)$0.30 $0.68 $0.74 $(0.38)_______________________________________________________________________________(a)The first quarter and fourth quarter of 2016 include after-tax gains of $11.9 million and $37.5 million related to the sale of PriceRunner and ShoeBuy, respectively.(b)The second quarter of 2016 includes after-tax impairment charges related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets of $183.5 million and $7.2 million , respectively.(c)The fourth quarter of 2015 includes after-tax impairment charges related to indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill of $55.3 million and $14.1 million , respectively.(d)Quarterly per share amounts may not add to the related annual per share amount because of differences in the average common shares outstanding during each period.122Table of ContentsItem 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureNot applicable.Item 9A. Controls and ProceduresConclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of the Company's Disclosure Controls and ProceduresThe Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its disclosure controls and procedures in order to improve their overall effectiveness. In the courseof these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant.As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, IAC management, including the Chairman and Senior Executive, the Chief Executive Officer and theChief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls andprocedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based on this evaluation, the Chairman and Senior Executive, the Chief Executive Officer and the ChiefFinancial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial ReportingManagement of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)under the Exchange Act) for the Company. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assuranceregarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generallyaccepted in the United States. Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. Inmaking this assessment, our management used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in "Internal Control—IntegratedFramework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Based on this assessment, management has determinedthat, as of December 31, 2016, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reportingas of December 31, 2016 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report, includedherein.Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation ofeffectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance withthe policies or procedures may deteriorate.Changes in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingThe Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its internal control over financial reporting in order to improve its overall effectiveness. In thecourse of these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant. As required by Rule 13a-15(d), IAC management,including the Chairman and Senior Executive, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, also conducted an evaluation of the Company's internalcontrol over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or arereasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during thequarter ended December 31, 2016.123Table of ContentsReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmThe Board of Directors and Shareholders of IAC/InterActiveCorpWe have audited IAC/InterActiveCorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria).IAC/InterActiveCorp's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness ofinternal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is toexpress an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require thatwe plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all materialrespects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing andevaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessaryin the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting andthe preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control overfinancial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect thetransactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation offinancial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only inaccordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection ofunauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation ofeffectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance withthe policies or procedures may deteriorate.In our opinion, IAC/InterActiveCorp maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, basedon the COSO criteria.We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheetof IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive operations,shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016 and our report dated February 28, 2017 expressed anunqualified opinion thereon. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP New York, New YorkFebruary 28, 2017124Table of ContentsItem 9B. Other InformationNot applicable.PART IIIThe information required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) has been incorporated herein by reference to IAC's definitive Proxy Statement to be usedin connection with its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2017 Proxy Statement"), as set forth below in accordance with General Instruction G(3) ofForm 10-K.Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate GovernanceThe information required by Items 401 and 405 of Regulation S-K relating to directors and executive officers of IAC and their compliance withSection 16(a) of the Exchange Act is set forth in the sections entitled "Information Concerning Director Nominees" and "Information Concerning IAC ExecutiveOfficers Who Are Not Directors," and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance," respectively, in the 2017 Proxy Statement and is incorporatedherein by reference. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K relating to IAC's Code of Ethics is set forth under the caption "Part I-Item 1-Business-Description of IAC Businesses-Additional Information-Code of Ethics" of this annual report and is incorporated herein by reference. The informationrequired by subsections (c)(3), (d)(4) and (d)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Corporate Governance" and "The Board andBoard Committees" in the 2017 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.Item 11. Executive CompensationThe information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K relating to executive and director compensation is set forth in the sections entitled "ExecutiveCompensation" and "Director Compensation" in the 2017 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by subsections (e)(4)and (e)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K relating to certain compensation committee matters is set forth in the sections entitled "The Board and BoardCommittees," "Compensation Committee Report" and "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the 2017 Proxy Statement and isincorporated herein by reference; provided, that the information set forth in the section entitled "Compensation Committee Report" shall be deemed furnishedherein and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder MattersThe information regarding ownership of IAC common stock and Class B common stock required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K and securities authorizedfor issuance under IAC's various equity compensation plans required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Security Ownership ofCertain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Equity Compensation Plan Information," respectively, in the 2017 Proxy Statement and is incorporated hereinby reference.Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director IndependenceInformation regarding certain relationships and related transactions involving IAC required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K and director independencedeterminations required by Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions" and"Corporate Governance," respectively, in the 2017 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and ServicesInformation required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A regarding the fees and services of IAC's independent registered public accounting firm and the pre-approval policies and procedures applicable to services provided to IAC by such firm is set forth in the sections entitled "Fees Paid to Our Independent RegisteredPublic Accounting Firm" and "Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy," respectively, in the 2017 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein byreference.125Table of ContentsPART IVItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules(a) List of documents filed as part of this Report:(1) Consolidated Financial Statements of IACReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm: Ernst & Young LLP.Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.(2) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule of IACScheduleNumber II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.All other financial statements and schedules not listed have been omitted since the required information is either included in the Consolidated FinancialStatements or the notes thereto, is not applicable or is not required.126Table of Contents(3) ExhibitsThe documents set forth below, numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed herewith, incorporated herein by reference to thelocation indicated or furnished herewith.ExhibitNo. Description Location2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 13, 2015, by and amongMatch.com Inc., Plentyoffish Media Inc., Markus Frind, Markus FrindFamily Trust No. 2, and Frind Enterprises Ltd. Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon July 17, 2015.3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation ofIAC/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 ofIAC/InterActiveCorp (dated as of August 20, 2008). Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon August 22, 2008.3.3 Amended and Restated By-laws of IAC/InterActiveCorp (amended andrestated as of December 1, 2010). Exhibit 3.1(II) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K,filed on December 6, 2010.4.1 Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of December 21, 2012,among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.4.2 Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May30, 2013, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, filed on June 5, 2013.4.3 Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of November 15,2013, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on December 13, 2013.4.4 Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of March12, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forthe fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014.4.5 Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as ofMarch 12, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named thereinand Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forthe fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014.4.6 Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May1, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantor named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forthe fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.4.7 Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of May1, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantor named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forthe fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.4.8 Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May15, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forthe fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.4.9 Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of May15, 2014, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forthe fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.127Table of Contents4.10 Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as ofOctober 30, 2015, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors namedtherein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 20, 2015.4.11 Supplemental Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May11, 2016, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.(1) 4.12 Supplemental Indenture for 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018, dated as of May11, 2016, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Guarantors named therein andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.(1) 4.13 Indenture, dated November 16, 2015, between Match Group, Inc. andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 20, 2015.4.14 Indenture, dated June 1, 2016, between Match Group, Inc. andComputershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. Exhibit 4.1 to Match Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K,filed on June 2, 2016.10.1 Amended and Restated Governance Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2005,among the Registrant, Liberty Media Corporation and Barry Diller. Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005.10.2 Second Amended and Restated Governance Agreement, by and amongIAC/InterActiveCorp, a Delaware corporation, Barry Diller and other personssignatory thereto, dated as of November 1, 2016 Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K/A,filed on November 7, 2016.10.3 Letter Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2010, by and among theRegistrant, Liberty Media Corporation, Liberty USA Holdings, LLC andBarry Diller. Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon December 6, 2010.10.4 Letter Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2010, by and between theRegistrant and Barry Diller. Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon December 6, 2010.10.5 IAC/InterActiveCorp 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013.10.6 Form of Terms and Conditions for Stock Options granted under theIAC/InterActiveCorp 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.10.7 Form of Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Units granted under theIAC/InterActiveCorp 2013 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.10.8 IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.10.9 Form of Terms and Conditions for Stock Options granted under theIAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.10.10 Form of Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Units granted under theIAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.10.11 IAC/InterActiveCorp 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.10.12 Form of Terms and Conditions for Stock Options granted under theIAC/InterActiveCorp 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(2) Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008.10.13 Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements.(2) Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009.128Table of Contents10.14 2011 IAC/InterActiveCorp Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-EmployeeDirectors.(2) Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011.10.15 Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Victor A.Kaufman and the Registrant, dated as of March 15, 2012.(2) Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012.10.16 Employment Agreement between Gregg Winiarski and the Registrant, datedas of February 26, 2010.(2) Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010.10.17 Employment Agreement between Glenn H. Schiffman and the Registrant,dated as of April 7, 2016.(2) Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016.10.18 Google Services Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2008, between theRegistrant and Google Inc. Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.10.19 Amendment No. 4 to Google Services Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011,between the Registrant and Google Inc. Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011.10.20 Google Services Agreement, dated as of October 26, 2015, between theRegistrant and Google Inc.(3) Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.10.21 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 7, 2015,among IAC/InterActiveCorp, as Borrower, the Lenders party thereto,JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the other partiesthereto.(4) Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K forthe fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.10.22 Amendment No. 3, dated as of December 8, 2016, to the Credit Agreementdated as of October 7, 2015, as amended and restated as of November 16,2015, as further amended as of December 16, 2015, among MatchGroup, Inc., as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank,N.A., as administrative agent and the other parties thereto.(4) Exhibit 10.1 to Match Group, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K,filed on December 8, 2016.10.23 Master Transaction Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2015, by andbetween Match Group, Inc. and IAC/InterActiveCorp. Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 24, 2015.10.24 Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2015, by andbetween Match Group, Inc. and IAC/InterActiveCorp. Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 24, 2015.10.25 Amendment No.1 to Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of April 13,2016, by and between Match Group, Inc. and IAC/InterActiveCorp. Exhibit 99.2 to the Schedule 13D related to Match Group, Inc.filed by the Registrant on April 14, 2016.10.26 Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2015, by and betweenMatch Group, Inc. and IAC/InterActiveCorp. Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 24, 2015.10.27 Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2015, by and betweenMatch Group, Inc. and IAC/InterActiveCorp. Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 24, 2015.10.28 Services Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2015, by and between MatchGroup, Inc. and IAC/InterActiveCorp. Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filedon November 24, 2015.21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2016.(1) 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.(1) 129Table of Contents31.1 Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adoptedpursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(1) 31.2 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant toSection 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(1) 31.3 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant toSection 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(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 Actof 2002.(5) 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 Actof 2002.(5) 32.3 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Actof 2002.(5) 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)Reflects management contracts and management and director compensatory plans.(3)Certain portions of this document have been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request.(4)Certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted and the Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or similarattachment to the SEC upon request.(5)Furnished herewith.130Table of ContentsSIGNATURESPursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on itsbehalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.February 28, 2017 IAC/INTERACTIVECORP By: /s/ GLENN H. SCHIFFMAN Glenn H. Schiffman Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrantand in the capacities indicated on February 28, 2017 :Signature Title /s/ BARRY DILLER Chairman of the Board, Senior Executive and DirectorBarry Diller /s/ JOSEPH LEVIN Chief Executive Officer and DirectorJoseph Levin Vice Chairman and DirectorVictor A. Kaufman /s/ GLENN H. SCHIFFMAN Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerGlenn H. Schiffman /s/ MICHAEL H. SCHWERDTMAN Senior Vice President and Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)Michael H. Schwerdtman /s/ EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR. DirectorEdgar Bronfman, Jr. /s/ CHELSEA CLINTON DirectorChelsea Clinton /s/ MICHAEL D. EISNER DirectorMichael D. Eisner /s/ BONNIE S. HAMMER DirectorBonnie S. Hammer /s/ BRYAN LOURD DirectorBryan Lourd /s/ DAVID S. ROSENBLATT DirectorDavid S. Rosenblatt /s/ ALAN G. SPOON DirectorAlan G. Spoon /s/ ALEXANDER VON FURSTENBERG DirectorAlexander von Furstenberg /s/ RICHARD F. ZANNINO DirectorRichard F. Zannino 131Table of ContentsSchedule IIIAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIESVALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTSDescriptionBalance atBeginningof Period Charges toEarnings Charges toOther Accounts Deductions Balance atEnd of Period (In thousands)2016 Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$16,528 $19,070(a) $(695) $(18,498)(d) $16,405Sales returns accrual828 14,998 (962) (14,784) 80Deferred tax valuation allowance90,482 (837)(b) (1,475)(c) — 88,170Other reserves2,801 2,8222015 Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$12,437 $17,912(a) $(536) $(13,285)(d) $16,528Sales returns accrual1,119 17,569 — (17,860) 828Deferred tax valuation allowance98,350 (6,072)(e) (1,796)(f) — 90,482Other reserves2,204 2,8012014 Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$8,540 $15,226(a) $(116) $(11,213)(d) $12,437Sales returns accrual1,208 19,743 — (19,832) 1,119Deferred tax valuation allowance62,353 35,119(g) 878(h) — 98,350Other reserves2,518 2,204_________________________________________________________(a)Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged to expense. Additions to the revenue reserves are charged against revenue.(b)Amount is primarily related to other-than-temporary impairment charges for certain cost method investments and an increase in federal capital and net operating losses, partiallyoffset by a decrease in state net operating losses, foreign tax credits, and foreign net operating losses.(c)Amount is primarily related to the realization of previously unbenefited unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable equity securities included in accumulated othercomprehensive income and currency translation adjustments on foreign net operating losses.(d)Write-off of fully reserved accounts receivable.(e)Amount is primarily related to the release of a valuation allowance on the other-than-temporary impairment charges for certain cost method investments, partially offset by anincrease in federal, foreign and state net operating and capital losses.(f)Amount is primarily related to a net reduction in unbenefited unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable equity securities included in accumulated other comprehensive incomeand currency translation adjustments on foreign net operating losses.(g)Amount is primarily related to other-than-temporary impairment charges for certain cost method investments and an increase in federal net operating losses, foreign tax credits, andstate tax credits.(h)Amount is primarily related to unbenefited unrealized losses on long-term marketable equity securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income, partially offset bycurrency translation adjustments on foreign net operating losses.132Exhibit 4.11SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTUREThis SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of May 11, 2016 (this “ Supplemental Indenture ”), is entered intoby and among IAC/InterActiveCorp (the “ Issuer ”), the guarantors identified herein as parties, and Computershare Trust Company,N.A., as Trustee (the “ Trustee ”).W I T N E S S E T H :WHEREAS the Issuer and the existing Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee anIndenture, dated as of December 21, 2012 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with its terms, the “Indenture ”), providing for the issuance on December 21, 2012 of 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “ Notes ”);WHEREAS Section 8.01 of the Indenture provides that without the consent of any Holder of Notes, the Issuer, theGuarantors and the Trustee may amend or supplement the Indenture, the Notes or the Note Guarantees to allow any Guarantor toexecute a supplemental indenture and/or Note Guarantee with respect to the Notes;NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt ofwhich is hereby acknowledged, the New Guarantor, the Issuer and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratablebenefit of the Holders of the Securities as follows:1. Defined Terms . Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto inthe Indenture.2. Agreement to Guarantee . The New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with all existing Guarantors,to unconditionally guarantee the Issuer’s obligations under the Notes and the Indenture on the terms and subject to the conditions setforth in Article Ten of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes and to performall of the obligations and agreements of a Guarantor under the Indenture.3. Notices . All notices or other communications to the New Guarantor shall be given as provided in Section 11.02of the Indenture.4. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture . Except as expressly amended hereby, theIndenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force andeffect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore orhereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.5. Governing Law . THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, ANDCONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. 6. Trustee Makes No Representation . The Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of thisSupplemental Indenture or as to the recitals contained herein.7. Counterparts . The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copyshall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.8. Effect of Headings . The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not effect the constructionthereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed, as of theday and year first written above. IAC/INTERACTIVECORPBy: _ /s/ Gregg Winiarski ___________________Name: Gregg WiniarskiTitle: EVP, General Counsel and SecretaryTHE NEW GUARANTOR:IAC PUBLISHING, LLCBy: _ /s/ Tanya Stanich ____________________Name: Tanya Stanich Title: Vice President and Assistant Secretary[Signature Page to IAC Publishing, LLC Supplemental Indenture]COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,As TrusteeBy: __ /s/ John M. Wahl ___________________Name: John M. WahlTitle: Corporate Trust Officer[Signature Page to IAC Publishing, LLC Supplemental Indenture]Exhibit 4.12SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTUREThis SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of May 11, 2016 (this “ Supplemental Indenture ”), is entered intoby and among IAC/InterActiveCorp (the “ Issuer ”), the guarantors identified herein as parties, and Computershare Trust Company,N.A., as Trustee (the “ Trustee ”).W I T N E S S E T H :WHEREAS the Issuer and the existing Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee anIndenture, dated as of November 15, 2013 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with its terms, the “Indenture ”), providing for the issuance on November 15, 2013 of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “ Notes ”);WHEREAS Section 4.11 of the Indenture provides, in relevant part, that if any Restricted Subsidiary guarantees theCredit Agreement, then the Issuer shall cause such Restricted Subsidiary to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplementalindenture in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiary shall unconditionallyguarantee all of the Issuer’s obligations under the Notes and the Indenture;WHEREAS Section 8.01 of the Indenture provides that without the consent of any Holder of Notes, the Issuer, theGuarantors and the Trustee may amend or supplement the Indenture, the Notes or the Note Guarantees to allow any Guarantor toexecute a supplemental indenture and/or Note Guarantee with respect to the Notes;NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt ofwhich is hereby acknowledged, the New Guarantor, the Issuer and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratablebenefit of the Holders of the Securities as follows:1. Defined Terms . Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto inthe Indenture.2. Agreement to Guarantee . The New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with all existing Guarantors,to unconditionally guarantee the Issuer’s obligations under the Notes and the Indenture on the terms and subject to the conditions setforth in Article Ten of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes and to performall of the obligations and agreements of a Guarantor under the Indenture.3. Notices . All notices or other communications to the New Guarantor shall be given as provided in Section 11.02of the Indenture.4. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture . Except as expressly amended hereby, theIndenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force andeffect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore orhereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby. 5. Governing Law . THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, ANDCONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.6. Trustee Makes No Representation . The Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of thisSupplemental Indenture or as to the recitals contained herein.7. Counterparts . The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copyshall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.8. Effect of Headings . The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not effect the constructionthereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed, as of theday and year first written above. IAC/INTERACTIVECORPBy: __ /s/ Gregg Winiarski __________________Name: Gregg WiniarskiTitle: EVP, General Counsel and SecretaryTHE NEW GUARANTOR:IAC PUBLISHING, LLCBy: __ /s/ Tanya Stanich ____________________Name: Tanya Stanich Title: Vice President and Assistant Secretary[Signature Page to IAC Publishing, LLC Supplemental Indenture]COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,As TrusteeBy: _ /s/ John M. Wahl _____________________Name: John M. WahlTitle: Corporate Trust Officer[Signature Page to IAC Publishing, LLC Supplemental Indenture]Exhibit 21.1 IAC/InterActiveCorp SubsidiariesAs of December 31, 2016Entity Jurisdiction of Formation 15Films, LLC Delaware 8831-8833 Sunset, LLC Delaware About Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. People’s Republic of China About International Cayman Islands About, Inc. Delaware Amsel, LLC Delaware Apalon Apps LLC Republic of Belarus APN, LLC Delaware Applications Partner, LLC Delaware Ask Applications, Inc. Delaware Big Breakfast, LLC Delaware Buzz Technologies, Inc. Washington CH Pacific, LLC Delaware CityGrid Media, LLC Delaware CollegeHumor Press LLC Maryland Comedy News Ventures, Inc. Delaware Connect, LLC Delaware Connected Ventures, LLC Delaware ConsumerSearch, Inc. Delaware CraftJack Inc. Illinois CV Acquisition Corp. Delaware Daily Burn, Inc. Delaware DatingDirect.com Limited United Kingdom Delightful.com, LLC Delaware Diamant Production Services, LLC Delaware Diamond Dogs, LLC Delaware Dictionary.com, LLC California ECS Sports Fulfillment LLC Delaware Electus Productions, LLC California Electus, LLC Delaware ES1 Productions, LLC Delaware ES2 Productions, LLC Delaware Eureka SG Pte. Ltd. Singapore Eureka Taiwan Taiwan Eureka, Inc. Japan Failure to Appear Productions, LLC Delaware Falcon Holdings II, LLC Delaware Felix Calls, LLC Delaware Five Star Matchmaking Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. People’s Republic of China Exhibit 21.1 Entity Jurisdiction of Formation Flaked Productions, LLC Delaware FriendScout24 GmbH Germany GetAFive, Inc. Delaware Good Hang, LLC Delaware Hatch Labs, Inc. Delaware Higher Edge Marketing Services, Inc. California HLVP Follow On Fund GP, LLC Delaware HLVP Follow On Fund, L.P. Delaware HLVP I GP, LLC Delaware HLVP I, L.P. Delaware HLVP II GP, LLC Delaware HLVP II, L.P. Delaware HLVP III GP, LLC Delaware HLVP III, L.P. Delaware Home Advisor Limited England and Wales Home Industry Leadership Board Colorado HomeAdvisor B.V. Netherlands HomeAdvisor GmbH Germany HomeAdvisor International, LLC Delaware HomeAdvisor, Inc. Delaware HowAboutWe, LLC Delaware HSN Capital LLC Delaware HSN, LLC Delaware HTRF Ventures, LLC Delaware Humor Rainbow, Inc. New York IAC 19 th St. Holdings, LLC Delaware IAC Applications Holding Limited Partnership Ireland IAC Applications, LLC Delaware IAC Falcon Holdings, LLC Delaware IAC Family Foundation, Inc. Delaware IAC Publishing Holding Limited Partnership Ireland IAC Publishing, LLC Delaware IAC Search & Media (Canada) Inc. Canada IAC Search & Media B.V. Netherlands IAC Search & Media Brands, Inc. California IAC Search & Media Europe Limited Ireland IAC Search & Media Finance Co. Cayman Islands IAC Search & Media Hong Kong, Limited Hong Kong IAC Search & Media International, Inc. Delaware IAC Search & Media Massachusetts, Inc. Massachusetts IAC Search & Media Technologies FinanceCo II Cayman Islands IAC Search & Media Technologies Limited Ireland IAC Search & Media UK Limited United Kingdom IAC Search & Media Washington, LLC Washington Exhibit 21.1 Entity Jurisdiction of Formation IAC Search & Media, Inc. Delaware IAC Search, LLC Delaware IAC Shopping International, Inc. Delaware IAC/Expedia Global, LLC Delaware IACF Developments LLC Delaware ImproveNet, Inc. Delaware INKD LLC Delaware Insider Pages, Inc. Delaware InstantAction, LLC Delaware InterActiveCorp Films, Inc. Delaware InterActiveCorp Films, LLC Delaware InterCaptiveCorp, Ltd. Bermuda Internet Shopping Network LLC Delaware Investopedia Canada, Inc. Canada Investopedia LLC Delaware iWon Points LLC New York Life123, Inc. Delaware Lucky Morning Productions, LLC Delaware M8 Singlesnet LLC Delaware Maker Shack, LLC California Mash Dating, LLC Delaware Massive Media Europe NV Belgium Massive Media Limited United Kingdom Massive Media Match NV Belgium Match Group Europe Limited England and Wales Match Group, Inc. Delaware Match Group, LLC Delaware Match Internet Financial Services Designated Activity Company Ireland Match ProfilePro, LLC Delaware Match.com Europe Limited England and Wales Match.com Events LLC Delaware Match.com Foreign Holdings II Limited England and Wales Match.com Foreign Holdings III Limited England and Wales Match.com Foreign Holdings Limited England and Wales Match.com Global Investments S.à r.l. Luxembourg Match.com Global Services Limited United Kingdom Match.com HK Limited Hong Kong Match.com International Holdings, Inc. Delaware Match.com International II Limited England and Wales Match.com International Limited England and Wales Match.com Investments, Inc. Cayman Island Match.com Japan KK Japan Match.com Japan Networks GK Japan Match.com LatAm Limited England and Wales Exhibit 21.1 Entity Jurisdiction of Formation Match.com Luxembourg S.à r.l. Luxembourg Match.com Nordic AB Sweden Match.com Offshore Holdings, Ltd Mauritius Match.com Pegasus Limited England and Wales Match.com, L.L.C. Delaware Matchcom Mexico, S. de R.L., de C.V. Mexico Meetic Espana, SLU Spain Meetic Italia SRL Italy Meetic Netherlands BV Netherlands Meetic SAS France Mhelpdesk, Inc. Delaware Mile High Insights, LLC Delaware Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. Delaware MM LatAm, LLC Delaware Mojo Acquisition Corp. Delaware Mojo Finance Co. Cayman Islands MyHammer AG Germany MyHammer Holding AG Germany Neu.de GmbH Germany Newsweek Philippines Inc. Philippines Nexus Limited England and Wales Nice Little Day, LLC Delaware Notional, LLC Delaware NRelate LLC Delaware Out to Lunch Productions, LLC Delaware Parperfeito Comunicacao SA Brazil People Media, Inc. Delaware People Media, LLC Arizona Plentyoffish Media ULC British Columbia Plentyoffish Media, LLC Delaware Pretty Fun Therapy SAS France Pricerunner SAS France Prize Matters, LLC Delaware Pronto, LLC Delaware Publishing Partner, LLC Delaware Rebel Entertainment, Inc. Delaware Rio Bravo Productions, LLC Delaware Riviere Productions California Search Floor, Inc. California ServiceMagic Canada Inc. Canada ServiceMagic Europe S.à r.l. Luxembourg ServiceMagic GmbH Germany ServiceMagic International S.à r.l. Luxembourg ServiceMagic IP Ireland Limited Ireland Exhibit 21.1 Entity Jurisdiction of Formation Shanghai Huike Network Technology Co., Ltd. People’s Republic of China Shoptouch, Inc. Delaware Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc. Delaware Soulmates Technology Pty Ltd. New South Wales Australia SpeedDate.com, LLC Delaware Spotlight Studios, LLC Delaware Stage Four, LLC Delaware Starnet Interactive Ltd. Israel Starnet Interactive, Inc. Delaware Styleclick Chicago, Inc. Delaware Styleclick, Inc. Delaware Styleclick.com Enterprises Inc. California Targeted Media Solutions LLC Delaware TDB Holdings, Inc. Delaware The Daily Beast Company LLC Delaware The IAC Foundation, Inc. Delaware Third Kind Venture Capital I GP, LLC Delaware Third Kind Venture Capital I, L.P. Delaware Tinder Development, LLC Delaware Tinder France Services France Tinder, Inc. Delaware TMC Realty, L.L.C. Delaware TPR Education Canada, ULC Nova Scotia TPR Education Holdings, Inc. Delaware TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC Delaware TPR Education Offshore Holdings LLC Delaware TPR Education Worldwide, LLC Delaware TPR Education, LLC Delaware TPR/Tutor Holdings, LLC Delaware Travaux.com France Tutor.com, Inc. Delaware USA Electronic Commerce Solutions LLC Delaware USA Video Distribution LLC Delaware USANi LLC Delaware USANi Sub LLC Delaware VHX Corporation Delaware Vimeo FinanceCo, LLC Delaware Vimeo, Inc. Delaware Wanderspot LLC Washington Werkspot BV Netherlands Exhibit 23.1Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmWe consent to the incorporation by reference in the following registration statements (and any amendments thereto) of IAC/InterActiveCorp of our reportsdated February 28, 2017 , with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of IAC/InterActiveCorp, and the effectiveness of internal control overfinancial reporting of IAC/InterActiveCorp, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016 .COMMISSION FILE NO.:Form S-8, No. 333-127410Form S-8, No. 333-127411Form S-4, No. 333-124303Form S-8, No. 333-146940Form S-8, No. 333-154875Form S-8, No. 333-174538Form S-8, No. 333-192186 /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP New York, New YorkFebruary 28, 2017Exhibit 31.1CertificationI, Barry Diller, certify that:1.I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 of IAC;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 thestatements 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 thefinancial 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 inExchange 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, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, 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 oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements forexternal 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 theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; andd)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely tomaterially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant'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 reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; andb)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controlover financial reporting.Dated: February 28, 2017 /s/ BARRY DILLER Barry DillerChairman and Senior ExecutiveExhibit 31.2CertificationI, Joseph Levin, certify that:1.I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 of IAC;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 thestatements 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 thefinancial 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 inExchange 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, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, 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 oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements forexternal 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 theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; andd)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely tomaterially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant'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 reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; andb)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controlover financial reporting.Dated: February 28, 2017 /s/ JOSEPH LEVIN Joseph LevinChief Executive OfficerExhibit 31.3CertificationI, Glenn H. Schiffman, certify that:1.I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 of IAC;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 thestatements 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 thefinancial 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 inExchange 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 ensurethat 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 inaccordance 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 effectivenessof the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; andd)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscalquarter (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 theregistrant'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 likelyto adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; andb) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control overfinancial reporting.Dated: February 28, 2017 /s/ GLENN H. SCHIFFMAN Glenn H. SchiffmanExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerExhibit 32.1CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TOSECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002I, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Report") which this statement accompaniesfully 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: February 28, 2017 /s/ BARRY DILLER Barry DillerChairman and Senior ExecutiveExhibit 32.2CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TOSECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002I, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Report") which this statement accompaniesfully 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: February 28, 2017 /s/ JOSEPH LEVIN Joseph LevinChief Executive OfficerExhibit 32.3CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002I, Glenn H. Schiffman, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:(1)the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Report") which this statement accompaniesfully 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: February 28, 2017 /s/ GLENN H. SCHIFFMAN Glenn H. SchiffmanExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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