Dating group ParshipMeet prepares for IPO in 2022 - sources

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Dating group ParshipMeet has started preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) next year as its private equity shareholder seeks to benefit from high sector valuations and sell some of its stake, three people close to the matter said.