---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-23-004973"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TREE"
cik: "0001434621"
company_name: "LendingTree, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-07-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T06:59:01.746493+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# LendingTree COO J.D. Moriarty to depart July 31; consulting agreement for up to $171K

## Summary
- J.D. Moriarty leaves roles as President of Marketplace & COO of LendingTree, LLC effective July 31, 2023.
- Termination is without cause; he will receive benefits under the Executive Severance Pay Plan subject to release.
- Company intends to enter a consulting agreement with Moriarty for up to $171,000 for transition services.
- Departure follows no disclosed replacement; Heather Novitsky remains Corporate Secretary.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-23-004973
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TREE
- cik: 0001434621
- company_name: LendingTree, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-07-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1434621/000168316823004973/0001683168-23-004973-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1434621/000168316823004973/lendingtree_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  J.D. Moriarty departed as President of Marketplace and Chief Operating Officer at LendingTree, Inc..
  - Action: terminated without cause
  - Role: President of Marketplace and Chief Operating Officer
  source text: John David (J.D.) Moriarty will be leaving his role as President of Marketplace and Chief Operating Officer of LendingTree, LLC (together with LendingTree, Inc., the “Company”), and his employment will be terminated without cause, as of July 31, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1434621/000168316823004973/0001683168-23-004973-index.htm

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