A digital media and internet company built around publishing, online care, and search advertising, its best-known homes include the People magazine brand, Better Homes & Gardens, Investopedia, and the Care.com marketplace that matches families with caregivers. It grew out of a small group of TV stations Barry Diller took over in 1995, which eventually became IAC, a company famous for buying, building, and spinning out internet brands. Diller, once a TV studio chief, has said an early visit to a home-shopping channel sparked his belief that a screen, phone, and computer together could power interactive commerce.
People Incorporated appoints Neil Vogel as CEO and Timothy Quinn as CFO, effective August 5, 2026.
Neil Vogel, age 56, appointed Chief Executive Officer effective August 5, 2026; he previously led the People Inc. business since April 2013.
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Timothy Quinn, age 54, appointed Chief Financial Officer effective August 5, 2026; he previously served as CFO and Head of Strategy of People Inc. since January 2015.
Vogel's employment agreement provides an annual base salary of $1,000,000 and a target annual cash bonus of 100% of base salary.
Quinn's employment agreement provides an annual base salary of $600,000 and a target annual cash bonus of 50% of base salary.
Both agreements have one-year terms with automatic renewals and include severance provisions for qualifying terminations.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
People Incorporated reports 2026 annual meeting stockholder vote results, electing 12 directors and approving say-on-pay and auditor ratification.
Stockholders elected all 12 director nominees; three were elected by common stockholders as a separate class and nine by all capital stock voting together.
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On July 16, 2026, People Incorporated held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders with a quorum present.
A non-binding advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation was approved with 80,590,428 votes for, 26,411,230 against, and 420,635 withheld.
The ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 was approved with 113,342,015 votes for, 113,364 against, and 82,634 withheld.
The record date for the meeting was May 20, 2026, with 68,597,997 common shares and 5,789,499 Class B common shares outstanding and entitled to vote.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
People Incorporated appoints Christopher Currier as Chief Accounting Officer; Michael H. Schwerdtman retires.
Currier previously served as Senior Vice President and Controller; he joined the company in 2014 and spent over seven years at Ernst & Young LLP.
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On June 16, 2026, Christopher Currier was appointed Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) of People Incorporated, effective immediately.
Concurrently, Michael H. Schwerdtman retired as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 16, 2026, and will remain as an advisor through February 28, 2027.
Currier entered into a Retention Agreement dated May 26, 2026, providing for accelerated vesting of RSU awards upon termination without cause.
On June 22, 2026, People entered into a Voting Agreement with Barry Diller, Diane von Furstenberg, and Alexander von Furstenberg, who together control approximately 46.4% of voting power.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
IAC Inc. changes name to People Incorporated, ticker becomes PPLI on Nasdaq
Effective 12:01 AM Eastern Time on June 4, 2026, IAC Inc. changed its legal name to People Incorporated via a Certificate of Amendment to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
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The common stock began trading under the new ticker symbol 'PPLI' on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 4, 2026, replacing the former 'IAC' symbol.
The CUSIP number for the common stock remains unchanged at 44891N 208.
The company also amended its Amended and Restated By-laws to reflect the name change.
A press release announcing the name change was issued on June 4, 2026, and the change was previously announced in a Letter to Shareholders on April 28, 2026.
5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
IAC (People Incorporated) proposes to acquire MGM Resorts for $48.30 per share in cash.
On June 1, 2026, IAC Inc. (being renamed People Incorporated) announced a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of MGM Resorts International not already owned by IAC.
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The proposal offers $48.30 per share in cash, a 24.1% premium to MGM's 30-day volume-weighted average price as of May 29, 2026, and a 10.6% premium to the most recent closing price.
IAC currently owns 26.1% of MGM's outstanding common stock.
The transaction would be funded with existing cash on hand and additional debt and equity commitments, with IAC expected to own just over 50.1% of the post-closing equity and control the business.
The proposal is subject to customary conditions, including negotiation of a definitive agreement, and is not subject to a financing condition.
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
IAC reports Q1 2026 revenue of $422.9 million, net loss of $71.9 million, and announces restructuring ahead of People Incorporated transition.
People Inc. Digital revenue grew 8% to $253 million, with total People Inc. operating income of $10 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $44 million.
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Q1 2026 total revenue decreased 12% year-over-year to $422.9 million, with operating loss of $40.1 million and net loss of $71.9 million.
IAC completed the sale of Care.com for net proceeds of $296 million, reflected as discontinued operations in Q1 2026.
IAC repurchased 2.9 million of its common shares for $111 million and purchased an additional 1.0 million MGM shares for $37 million.
IAC expects annual run-rate operating expense savings of $40 million and $20-$25 million in reduced stock-based compensation from restructuring, with $14 million in severance and related expenses expected.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
IAC announces name change to People Incorporated and executive departures
Christopher Halpin will cease as EVP, COO and CFO, and Kendall Handler as EVP and Chief Legal Officer, effective on filing of Form 10-Q for quarter ending June 30, 2026 or earlier termination.
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IAC will change its name to People Incorporated, expected to occur with Q2 2026 earnings in August.
Neil Vogel, current CEO of People, will become CEO of the Company, and Tim Quinn, current CFO of People, will become CFO, upon the Separation Effective Date.
Halpin and Handler entered employment transition agreements dated April 27, 2026, providing 12 months base salary, discretionary 2026 bonus, and full vesting of unvested equity awards upon qualifying termination.
The Company expects approximately $63 million in total costs for the consolidation plan, including $14 million severance, $48 million non-cash stock-based compensation, and $0.5-1 million other costs.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits