LendingTree (TREE) COO converts restricted stock units into common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Ian Malcolm Smith reported the exercise and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock. On March 1, 1,500 restricted stock units converted into 1,500 common shares, and on March 2, 1,375 restricted stock units converted into 1,375 common shares at no exercise price. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, with one grant vesting in two substantially equal installments beginning on March 1, 2026, and another vesting in full on March 2, 2026. Following these transactions, Smith directly held 17,983 shares of LendingTree common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. 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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		1,500	A	(1)	16,608	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		M		1,375	A	(1)	17,983	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			1,500	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,500	$0	1,501	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/02/2026		M			1,375	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,375	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

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

3. These restricted stock units will vest in full on March 2, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

	/s/ Heather Enlow-Novitsky as Attorney-in-Fact for Ian Smith	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did LendingTree (TREE) report for its COO?

LendingTree’s COO Ian Malcolm Smith reported converting restricted stock units into common stock. On March 1 and 2, 2026, he exercised 1,500 and 1,375 units, respectively, receiving an equal number of common shares at no exercise price under existing award agreements.

How many LendingTree (TREE) shares does the COO own after these Form 4 transactions?

After these transactions, COO Ian Malcolm Smith directly owned 17,983 LendingTree common shares. This total reflects the addition of 1,500 shares on March 1, 2026 and 1,375 shares on March 2, 2026 from the conversion of previously granted restricted stock units.

What do the restricted stock unit conversions mean for LendingTree (TREE) insiders?

The conversions show restricted stock units granted to the COO are vesting and turning into common shares. RSUs convert one-for-one into stock, aligning executive compensation with shareholder value as awards vest under the terms of the original award agreements on specified March 2026 dates.

On what schedule do the COO’s LendingTree (TREE) restricted stock units vest?

One block of restricted stock units vests in two substantially equal installments beginning on March 1, 2026. Another block vests in full on March 2, 2026. Upon vesting, each unit converts into one share of LendingTree common stock according to the award agreements.

Did the LendingTree (TREE) COO buy or sell shares on the open market?

The reported activity involves exercising and converting restricted stock units, not open-market buying or selling. The COO received common shares at a stated exercise price of zero, consistent with equity compensation vesting rather than discretionary trades in the public market.