LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) COO details stock, option and RSU holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Ian Malcolm Smith filed an initial ownership report showing his equity stake in the company. He directly holds 15,108 shares of common stock, plus multiple option and restricted stock unit (RSU) awards.

He holds options to purchase common stock covering 1,069, 1,124, and 1,511 shares, with expiration dates in 2030, 2031, and 2032. RSU holdings include 1,375 units vesting on March 2, 2026, 3,001 units vesting in two annual installments from March 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, and 10,000 units vesting in three annual installments from March 10, 2026 to March 1, 2028.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smith Ian Malcolm

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1415 VANTAGE PARK DR.

SUITE 700

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28203

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
01/06/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LendingTree, Inc. [ TREE ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	15,108	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Options to Purchase Common Stock	02/28/2020	02/28/2030	Common Stock	1,069	$275.82	D
Options to Purchase Common Stock	03/03/2021	03/03/2031	Common Stock	1,124	$253.42	D
Options to Purchase Common Stock	03/02/2022	03/02/2032	Common Stock	1,511	$113.27	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	1,375	$0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	3,001	$0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	10,000	$0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These restricted stock units will vest in a single installment on March 2, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

2. These restricted stock units will vest in two substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending on March 1, 2027, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

3. These restricted stock units will vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2026, and ending on March 1, 2028, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Heather Enlow-Novitsky as Attorney-in-Fact for Ian Smith	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does LendingTree (TREE) COO Ian Smith report owning in this Form 3?

Ian Smith reports direct ownership of 15,108 shares of LendingTree common stock, plus options and restricted stock units. This initial statement outlines his existing equity position as Chief Operating Officer as of January 6, 2026, rather than recording a new transaction.

How many stock options does LendingTree COO Ian Smith hold?

Ian Smith holds options to purchase LendingTree common stock over 1,069, 1,124, and 1,511 shares. These options have exercise prices of $275.82, $253.42, and $113.27, with expiration dates in 2030, 2031, and 2032, respectively.

What restricted stock units (RSUs) are reported for Ian Smith at LendingTree (TREE)?

Ian Smith reports 1,375, 3,001, and 10,000 LendingTree restricted stock units. These RSUs vest over future years according to their original award agreements, providing potential additional common shares as they vest if the service-based conditions continue to be satisfied.

When will Ian Smith’s LendingTree RSUs reported in this Form 3 vest?

One RSU grant of 1,375 units vests in a single installment on March 2, 2026. A second grant of 3,001 units vests in two annual installments from March 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, and 10,000 units vest in three installments from March 10, 2026 to March 1, 2028.

Is LendingTree COO Ian Smith’s ownership in this Form 3 direct or indirect?

All holdings reported by Ian Smith in this Form 3 are listed as direct ownership. The tables show his common stock, stock options, and restricted stock units with ownership form marked “D,” indicating they are held directly rather than through another entity or indirect arrangement.

Does this LendingTree (TREE) Form 3 show new insider buying or selling?

This Form 3 functions as an initial ownership statement for Ian Smith rather than a record of new buying or selling. The transactions are categorized as holdings, showing his existing common stock, options, and RSUs as of January 6, 2026.