LendingTree (TREE) insider ends beneficial ownership in Lebda family LLC shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. ten percent owner Brent Beason reported internal ownership changes involving LendingTree common stock held by several Lebda family investment entities. On December 10, 2025, a new manager was appointed for 2022 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC, which holds 433,159 shares, and for 2021 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC, which holds 300,000 shares. On December 15, 2025, a new manager was also appointed for Lebda Family Holdings II, LLC, which holds 12,524 shares. In each case, the new manager has sole power to vote and dispose of the shares, and as a result Beason is no longer the beneficial owner of these indirectly held shares.

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^*

Beason Marion Brent

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

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	12/10/2025		J		433,159	D	$0	0	I	Through 2022 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC(1)
Common Stock	12/10/2025		J		300,000	D	$0	0	I	Through 2021 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC(2)
Common Stock	12/15/2025		J		12,524	D	$0	0	I	Through Ledba Family Holdings II, LLC(3)

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares are owned by 2022 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC ("2022 LLC"). Brent Beason, in his capacity as a co-trustee of the member of 2022 LLC, previously had the right to appoint the manager of 2022 LLC. On December 10, 2025, a new manager was appointed for 2022 LLC, who has sole power to vote and dispose of such shares. As a result, Mr. Beason is no longer the beneficial owner of such shares.

2. These shares are owned by 2021 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC ("2021 LLC"). Mr. Beason, in his capacity as the co-executor of the majority member of 2021 LLC, previously had the right to appoint the manager of 2021 LLC. On December 10, 2025, a new manager was appointed for 2021 LLC, who has sole power to vote and dispose of such shares. As a result, Mr. Beason is no longer the beneficial owner of such shares.

3. These shares are owned by Lebda Family Holdings II, LLC ("Holdings II LLC"). Mr. Beason, in his capacity as a co-trustee of the member of Holdings II LLC, previously had the right to appoint the manager of Holdings II LLC. On December 15, 2025, a new manager was appointed for Holdings II LLC, who has the sole power to vote and dispose of such shares. As a result, Mr. Beason is no longer the beneficial owner of such shares.

	/s/ Brent Beason	03/04/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did LendingTree (TREE) report for Brent Beason?

LendingTree reported that ten percent owner Brent Beason recorded three “other” insider transactions. These involved changes in managers of family investment LLCs that hold LendingTree common stock, resulting in Beason no longer being the beneficial owner of those indirectly held shares.

How many LendingTree (TREE) shares were affected by the Lebda family LLC changes?

The filing lists 433,159 shares, 300,000 shares and 12,524 shares of LendingTree common stock in three separate LLCs. Each block of shares remains in its respective entity, but managerial control shifted, ending Brent Beason’s beneficial ownership over those holdings.

Were the LendingTree (TREE) insider transactions classified as buys or sells?

The transactions were coded as “J,” meaning other acquisitions or dispositions, not standard buys or sells. They reflect changes in control and beneficial ownership within related Lebda family LLCs rather than open-market trading activity by Brent Beason.

Which entities held the LendingTree (TREE) shares tied to Brent Beason’s Form 4?

The shares were held by 2022 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC, 2021 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC, and Lebda Family Holdings II, LLC. Footnotes explain that new managers now have sole power to vote and dispose of these shares, replacing Beason’s prior appointment rights.

What changed for Brent Beason’s beneficial ownership of LendingTree (TREE) shares?

Beason ceased to be the beneficial owner of shares held in three Lebda family LLCs. After new managers were appointed in December 2025 with sole voting and disposal power, the filing states that Beason is no longer considered the beneficial owner of those indirect holdings.

On what dates did the key LendingTree (TREE) insider ownership changes occur?

The changes occurred on December 10, 2025 and December 15, 2025. On December 10, new managers were appointed for the 2021 and 2022 Lebda family LLCs, and on December 15, a new manager was appointed for Lebda Family Holdings II, LLC, altering beneficial ownership.