LendingTree (TREE) CFO receives 30,000 restricted stock units in new award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LendingTree, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Jason Bengel received a grant of 30,000 restricted stock units on March 5, 2026. These restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in three substantially equal installments beginning on March 5, 2027.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bengel Jason

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	30,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 30,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal installments beginning on March 5, 2027, in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bengel Jason

(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 Financial 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		30,000		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	30,000	$0	30,000	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 three substantially equal 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 Jason Bengel	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did LendingTree (TREE) report for Jason Bengel?

LendingTree reported that CFO Jason Bengel received a grant of 30,000 restricted stock units on March 5, 2026. This is an equity compensation award, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and reflects standard executive incentive structuring.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the LendingTree (TREE) CFO?

The CFO of LendingTree received 30,000 restricted stock units in this transaction. These units are a form of stock-based compensation and will convert into an equal number of common shares as they vest over time, subject to the award terms.

When do Jason Bengel’s restricted stock units at LendingTree (TREE) vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal installments beginning on March 5, 2027. This means the award will be earned over multiple years, aligning the CFO’s compensation with longer-term company performance and continued service.

What does one-for-one conversion mean for LendingTree (TREE) restricted stock units?

The filing states these restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Each vested unit becomes one share of LendingTree common stock, directly tying the executive’s compensation value to the company’s share performance over time.

Was the LendingTree (TREE) CFO’s Form 4 transaction a stock sale or purchase?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition by grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale. The CFO received 30,000 restricted stock units as compensation, with no price paid per unit, and no shares were sold in this reported transaction.

What ownership type is reported for the LendingTree (TREE) CFO’s restricted stock units?

The transaction is reported as direct ownership of restricted stock units by the CFO. After this award, the total reported derivative holdings from this grant are 30,000 units, subject to the specified vesting schedule and conversion terms described in the Form 4.