LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) approves $932,301 bonus to late founder’s estate

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LendingTree, Inc. reported that its Compensation Committee approved a bonus payment of $932,301 to be paid to the estate of Doug Lebda, the company’s Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The committee determined this amount as the pro-rata portion of the bonus earned before his untimely passing for the year ending December 31, 2025.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2026

LendingTree, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware		001-34063		26-2414818
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

1415 Vantage Park Dr., Suite 700, Charlotte, NC	28203
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 541-5351

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		TREE		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The Compensation Committee of LendingTree, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a bonus payment in the amount of $932,301 to be paid to the estate of Doug Lebda, the Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In light of Mr. Lebda’s years of devoted service to the Company, the Compensation Committee determined to pay Mr. Lebda’s estate the pro-rata portion of the bonus amount earned prior to Mr. Lebda’s untimely passing for the year ending December 31, 2025.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 13, 2026

	LENDINGTREE, INC.
	By:	/s/ Heather Enlow-Novitsky
		Heather Enlow-Novitsky
		General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What executive compensation action did LendingTree (TREE) disclose in this 8-K?

LendingTree disclosed approval of a $932,301 bonus payment to the estate of its Founder and former Chairman and CEO, Doug Lebda. The Compensation Committee determined this as a pro-rata bonus earned before his passing for the year ending December 31, 2025.

How much is the bonus payment to Doug Lebda’s estate from LendingTree (TREE)?

The estate of Doug Lebda will receive a $932,301 bonus payment approved by LendingTree’s Compensation Committee. This amount represents the pro-rata portion of his bonus earned prior to his untimely passing for the year ending December 31, 2025.

Why is LendingTree (TREE) paying a bonus to Doug Lebda’s estate?

The bonus recognizes Doug Lebda’s years of devoted service to LendingTree. The Compensation Committee chose to pay his estate the pro-rata portion of the bonus amount he earned before his untimely passing for the year ending December 31, 2025.

Who approved the $932,301 bonus payment at LendingTree (TREE)?

The Compensation Committee of LendingTree, Inc. approved the $932,301 bonus payment to Doug Lebda’s estate. The committee determined the amount as the pro-rata portion of his bonus for the year ending December 31, 2025, earned prior to his passing.

Which period does Doug Lebda’s pro-rata bonus at LendingTree (TREE) cover?

The pro-rata bonus paid to Doug Lebda’s estate relates to the year ending December 31, 2025. The Compensation Committee calculated it as the portion of the bonus he had earned before his untimely passing during that performance period.

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