LendingTree (TREE) Chief Accounting Officer receives grant of 15,000 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. reported that Chief Accounting Officer Carla Shumate received a grant of 15,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 5, 2026. These RSUs represent the right to receive common stock on a one-for-one basis when they vest.

The RSUs will vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 5, 2027, according to the original award agreement. This is a non-cash equity compensation award and was reported as an acquisition of derivative securities.

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^*

Shumate Carla

(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 Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/05/2026

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

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)	03/05/2026		A		15,000		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	15,000	$0	15,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. These restricted stock units will vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 5, 2027, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

	/s/ Heather Enlow-Novitsky, as Attorney-in-Fact for Carla Shumate	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did LendingTree (TREE) report for Carla Shumate?

LendingTree reported that Chief Accounting Officer Carla Shumate received a grant of 15,000 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs are equity compensation that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis when they vest over time.

How many restricted stock units did Carla Shumate receive at LendingTree (TREE)?

Carla Shumate received 15,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) from LendingTree. These units are reported as derivative securities and give her the right to receive an equal number of LendingTree common shares once the vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do Carla Shumate’s RSUs at LendingTree (TREE) start vesting?

The RSUs granted to Carla Shumate will begin vesting on March 5, 2027. Vesting occurs in three substantially equal annual installments, meaning portions of the 15,000 RSUs become deliverable in common stock over three years.

What is the vesting schedule for the 15,000 RSUs at LendingTree (TREE)?

The 15,000 RSUs granted to Carla Shumate vest in three substantially equal annual installments, starting on March 5, 2027. Each year, roughly one-third of the units becomes eligible to convert into common stock under the award agreement.

Do Carla Shumate’s LendingTree (TREE) RSUs have a purchase price?

The reported transaction price per RSU is $0.00, indicating a non-cash equity award. RSUs are typically granted as part of compensation and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis once vesting and any applicable service conditions are met.

How many RSUs does Carla Shumate hold in LendingTree (TREE) after this grant?

After this transaction, the Form 4 shows 15,000 restricted stock units held by Carla Shumate. These RSUs are derivative securities that, upon vesting, entitle her to receive an equal number of LendingTree common shares under the award’s terms.