LendingTree, Inc. files an amended Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership by several related reporting persons. The amendment lists share counts and percentages for each reporting person, including Lebda Family Holdings, LLC: 1,325,000 shares (9.5%), Richard Balot: 1,355,000 shares (9.71%), Megan Greuling: 1,020,251 shares (6.98%), Marion Brent Beason: 1,041,791 shares (7.13%), Estate of Douglas R. Lebda: 1,007,232 shares (6.89%), and Steven D. Lockshin: 68,024 shares (0.49%). The filing states 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026. The reporting persons describe their capacities (co‑executors, co‑trustees, managers) and disclaim status as a group.
Positive
None.
Negative
None.
Insights
Related parties disclose concentrated ownership and control roles.
The amendment details beneficial ownership by individuals and entities tied to the Lebda family, showing multiple holders with single‑digit stakes up to 9.71%. The filing ties voting and dispositive powers to specific capacities (co‑executor, co‑trustee, manager).
Watch subsequent filings for any changes to voting arrangements or group status; any aggregation or coordination would be disclosed in future ownership updates.
Ownership figures clarify insider and affiliated holdings for investors.
The amendment provides precise share counts and percent ownership based on the stated outstanding share count as of April 27, 2026. It lists both directly held shares and options exercisable within 60 days where applicable.
Future Schedule 13 filings will update percentages if outstanding shares or holdings change; cash‑flow treatment or transactions are not described in this excerpt.
Key Figures
Shares outstanding:13,953,018 sharesRichard Balot holdings:1,355,000 sharesLebda Family Holdings holdings:1,325,000 shares+5 more
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Shares outstanding13,953,018 sharesas of April 27, 2026
Richard Balot holdings1,355,000 sharesreported beneficial ownership (9.71%)
Lebda Family Holdings holdings1,325,000 sharesreported beneficial ownership (9.5%)
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 1,011,791.00"
exercisable within 60 daysfinancial
"shares issuable upon exercise of options exercisable within 60 days"
disclaim status as a 'group'regulatory
"The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group""
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
LendingTree, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
52603B107
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
52603B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Megan Greuling
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
8,460.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,011,791.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
8,460.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,011,791.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,020,251.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.98 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Row (11) based on 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
52603B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Marion Brent Beason
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,041,791.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,041,791.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,041,791.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.13 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Row (11) based on 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
52603B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Lebda Family Holdings, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,325,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,325,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,325,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Row (11) based on 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
52603B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Estate of Douglas R. Lebda
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,007,232.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,007,232.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,007,232.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.89 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Row (11) based on 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
52603B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Richard Balot
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,325,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
30,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,325,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
30,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,355,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.71 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Row (11) based on 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
52603B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Steven D. Lockshin
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
68,024.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
68,024.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
68,024.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
.49 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Row (11) based on 13,953,018 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
LendingTree, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1415 Vantage Park Dr., Suite 700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The names of the persons filing this Schedule 13G (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") are:
(1) Megan Greuling ("Greuling"), an individual and in her capacity as (i) co-executor of the Estate of Douglas R. Lebda (the "Estate"), and (ii) co-trustee of The Douglas R. Lebda Revocable Trust u/a dated February 9, 2012, as amended (the "Trust").
(2) Marion Brent Beason ("Beason"), an individual and in his capacity as (i) co-executor of the Estate, (ii) co-trustee of the Trust, and (iii) co-trustee of The MG Descendants Perpetual Trust u/a dated October 11, 2016 (the "MG Trust").
(3) Holdings.
(4) The Estate.
(5) Richard Balot ("Balot"), an individual and in his capacity as (i) manager of Lebda Family Holdings, LLC ("Holdings") and (ii) co-trustee of the MG Trust.
(6) Steven D. Lockshin ("Lockshin"), an individual and in his capacity as (i) manager of Lebda Family Holdings II, LLC ("Holdings II") and (ii) manager of 2022 Lebda Family Holdings, LLC. ("2022 Holdings").
The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for purposes of this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
(1) Greuling's address is 1415 Vantage Park Dr., Suite 700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.
(2) Beason's address is 4521 Sharon Road, #225, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211.
(3) Holdings' address is 1415 Vantage Park Dr., Suite 700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.
(4) The Estate's address is 1415 Vantage Park Dr., Suite 700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.
(5) Balot's address is 9450 SW Gemini Dr., PMB #51149, Beaverton, OR 97008.
(6) Lockshin's address is 9450 SW Gemini Dr., PMB #51149, Beaverton, OR 97008.
(c)
Citizenship:
Each of Greuling, Beason, Balot, Lockshin and the Estate is a United States citizen. Holdings is a Delaware limited liability company.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
52603B107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
(1) Greuling beneficially owns 1,020,251 shares of Common Stock, consisting of:
(i) 5,808 shares held by Grueling;
(ii) 2,652 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of the date on the signature page hereto, which options are held by Grueling;
(iii) 4,559 shares held by the Trust as to which she shares voting and dispositive power in her capacity as co-trustee of the Trust; and
(iv) the following shares as to which she shares voting and dispositive power in her capacity as co-executor of the Estate: (A) 350,034 shares held by the Estate; and (B) 657,198 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of the date on the signature page hereto, which options are held directly by the Estate.
(2) Beason beneficially owns 1,037,232 shares of Common Stock, consisting of:
(i) 4,559 shares held by the Trust as to which he shares voting and dispositive power in his capacity as co-trustee of the Trust;
(ii) the following shares as to which he shares voting and dispositive power in his capacity as co-executor of the Estate: (A) 350,034 shares held by the Estate; and (B) 657,198 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of the date on the signature page hereto, which options are held directly by the Estate; and
(iii) 30,000 shares held by the MG Trust as to which he shares voting and dispositive power in his capacity as co-trustee of the Trust.
(3) Holdings beneficially owns 1,325,000 shares of Common Stock, all of which are held directly by Holdings.
(4) The Estate beneficially owns 1,007,232 shares of Common Stock, consisting of:
(i) 350,034 shares held by the Estate; and
(ii) 657,198 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of the date on the signature page hereto, which options are held directly by the Estate.
(5) Balot beneficially owns 1,355,000 shares of Common Stock, consisting of:
(i) 1,325,000 shares held by Holdings as to which he has the sole voting and dispositive power in his capacity as its manager; and
(ii) 30,000 shares held by the MG Trust as to which he shares voting and dispositive power in his capacity as co-trustee of the Trust.
(6) Lockshin beneficially owns 68,024 shares of Common Stock, consisting of:
(i) 55,500 shares held by 2021 Holdings as to which he has sole voting and dispositive power in his capacity as its manager; and
(ii) 12,524 shares held by Holdings II as to which he has sole voting and dispositive power in his capacity as its manager.
(b)
Percent of class:
Row 11 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the percentages of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 5 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock as to which the such Reporting Person has sole power to vote or to direct the vote of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 6 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock as to which the such Reporting Person has shared power to vote or to direct the vote of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 7 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock as to which the such Reporting Person has sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 8 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock as to which the such Reporting Person has shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What ownership changes does LendingTree (TREE) disclose in this Schedule 13G/A?
The amendment lists beneficial ownership by related persons, including 1,325,000 shares (9.5%) for Lebda Family Holdings and 1,355,000 shares (9.71%) for Richard Balot. It itemizes direct holdings and exercisable options within 60 days.
How many shares of LendingTree common stock were outstanding for the percentage calculations?
The filing bases percentages on 13,953,018 shares outstanding as of April 27, 2026. Each reporting person's percent ownership in the amendment references that outstanding share count.
Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate the reporting persons form a group for TREE ownership?
No. The filing explicitly states the reporting persons "expressly disclaim status as a 'group'". It nevertheless discloses each person's beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers in specified capacities.
Which reported holdings include options exercisable within 60 days?
The amendment shows options exercisable within 60 days included for the Estate and certain individuals: for example, the Estate includes 657,198 shares issuable upon exercise of options counted toward its beneficial ownership.
Who holds the largest disclosed stake in this amendment for TREE?
Among the listed reporting persons, Richard Balot: 1,355,000 shares (9.71%) and Lebda Family Holdings, LLC: 1,325,000 shares (9.5%) are the largest reported holdings in this excerpt.
