[8-K] LendingTree, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. announced leadership changes following the unexpected passing of Founder and former Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda on October 12, 2025. On October 13, 2025, the Board appointed Scott Peyree as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, and named him the company’s principal executive officer. Peyree, previously Chief Operating Officer and President, LendingTree Marketplace, will continue those responsibilities within his CEO role, and the separate COO and Marketplace President positions were eliminated.

The Board also appointed Steve Ozonian, previously Lead Independent Director since 2016, as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. The company stated there is no change in compensation for Peyree due to this appointment, and he will not receive Board compensation under the non-employee director program.

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• Founder and former Chairman/CEO Doug Lebda passed away; immediate CEO and Chairman transitions implemented.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Leadership transitions named immediately; continuity emphasized.

LendingTree filled top roles swiftly after Doug Lebda’s passing. Scott Peyree was named CEO and principal executive officer on October 13, 2025, consolidating his prior COO and Marketplace President duties as those positions were eliminated. This concentrates operational and strategic authority under one leader.

The Board elevated Steve Ozonian to Chairman on October 13, 2025, providing an experienced director as Board leader. The filing notes no change in CEO compensation from this appointment and that he will not receive Board pay under the non-employee program.

Actual impact depends on execution under the new structure. Subsequent company filings may provide additional details on strategy and any longer-term compensation or governance updates.

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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): October 13, 2025

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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

Following the unexpected passing of Doug Lebda, the Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LendingTree, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), on October 13, 2025, appointed Scott Peyree, to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Peyree will serve as the Company’s principal executive officer. Immediately prior to his appointment as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Peyree served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and President, LendingTree Marketplace. Mr. Peyree’s duties and responsibilities in his capacity as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and President, LendingTree Marketplace will continue to be performed by Mr. Peyree in his capacity as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Chief Operating Officer and President, LendingTree Marketplace positions were eliminated. At this time, there has been no change in compensation payable to Mr. Peyree as a result of this appointment.

The Board also appointed Mr. Peyree to the Board to fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Lebda’s passing. In accordance with the Company’s non-employee director compensation program, Mr. Peyree will not receive compensation for his service on the Board.

The information required by Items 401(b), (d), (e) and Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regarding Mr. Peyree was previously reported in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2025, and such information is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters reported in Items 5.02 and 8.01 of this report, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation by reference language in any such filing, except as the Company expressly sets forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 13, 2025, the Company announced that Mr. Lebda passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025 in an all-terrain vehicle accident. The Company mourns Mr. Lebda’s passing and extends sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family.

On October 13, 2025, the Board appointed its Lead Independent Director, Steve Ozonian, to serve as the Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Ozonian had served as the Board’s Lead Independent Director since the position was established in 2016.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
99.1		Press Release issued on October 13, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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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: October 16, 2025

	LENDINGTREE, INC.
	By:	/s/ Heather Novitsky
		Heather Novitsky
		General Counsel

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FAQ

What leadership changes did LendingTree (TREE) announce?

The Board appointed Scott Peyree as President and CEO and named Steve Ozonian as Chairman of the Board, both effective October 13, 2025.

Who is LendingTree’s new CEO and what were his prior roles?

Scott Peyree is the new President and CEO. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and President, LendingTree Marketplace.

Did LendingTree change CEO compensation with the appointment?

The company stated there is no change in compensation payable to Scott Peyree as a result of his appointment.

Who is the new Chairman of LendingTree’s Board?

Steve Ozonian was appointed Chairman on October 13, 2025. He had served as Lead Independent Director since 2016.

What happened to the COO and Marketplace President positions at LendingTree?

Those positions were eliminated, and their duties will be performed by Scott Peyree in his capacity as CEO.

Did LendingTree disclose the circumstances of Doug Lebda’s passing?

Yes. The company announced that Doug Lebda passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025 in an all-terrain vehicle accident.