LendingTree (TREE) CEO converts RSUs to stock and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peyree Scott reported equity award activity. On March 1 and March 2, 2026, Scott exercised restricted stock units that converted one-for-one into a total of 12,542 shares of common stock. To cover tax liabilities, 2,944 shares of common stock were automatically withheld at a price of $37.37 per share. After these transactions, Scott directly owned 114,929 shares of common stock. Additional common shares are held indirectly through a revocable trust and through a grantor retained annuity trust for the benefit of Scott’s spouse, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.

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^*

Peyree Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1415 VANTAGE PARK DRIVE

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 Executive 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		5,667	A	(1)	111,198	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,469	D	$37.37	109,729	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		M		6,875	A	(1)	116,604	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		F		1,675	D	$37.37	114,929	D
Common Stock								9,622	I	Through a revocable trust
Common Stock								1,689	I	Through a grantor retained annuity trust(2)
Common Stock								1,689	I	Through a grantor retained annuity trust

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			5,667	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	5,667	$0	5,667	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/02/2026		M			6,875	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	6,875	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The reporting person's spouse is the sole beneficiary of this grantor retained annuity trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the shares for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.

3. These restricted stock units will vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2025, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement..

4. These restricted stock units vest as follows: 50% of the restricted stock units will vest on March 2, 2024 the first anniversary of the date of grant and 25% of the restricted stock units will vest on the second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

	/s/ Heather Enlow-Novitsky, as Attorney-in-Fact for Scott Peyree	03/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did LendingTree (TREE) CEO Peyree Scott report?

Peyree Scott reported exercises of restricted stock units into common stock and related tax-withholding share dispositions. The activity occurred on March 1 and March 2, 2026, and reflects equity compensation mechanics rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How many LendingTree (TREE) shares did the CEO acquire through RSU exercises?

The CEO acquired 12,542 shares of LendingTree common stock through restricted stock unit conversions. These consisted of 5,667 shares on March 1, 2026, and 6,875 shares on March 2, 2026, reflecting vesting under prior equity award agreements.

How many LendingTree (TREE) shares were used to cover the CEO’s tax obligations?

A total of 2,944 shares of LendingTree common stock were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities. This included 1,469 shares on March 1, 2026, and 1,675 shares on March 2, 2026, at a reported price of $37.37 per share.

What is Peyree Scott’s direct ownership in LendingTree (TREE) after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Peyree Scott directly owned 114,929 shares of LendingTree common stock. This figure reflects shares received from restricted stock unit conversions, net of those withheld to pay associated tax obligations.

Does the LendingTree (TREE) CEO have indirect share holdings through trusts?

Yes. Additional LendingTree shares are held indirectly through a revocable trust and a grantor retained annuity trust. The filing notes the CEO’s spouse is the sole beneficiary of the annuity trust and that he disclaims beneficial ownership of those particular shares.

Were the LendingTree (TREE) CEO’s reported share disposals open-market sales?

No. The disposals were coded as tax-withholding transactions, where shares were delivered to satisfy tax liabilities arising from equity award vesting. They are not reported as open-market buy or sell trades by the CEO.