LendingTree, Inc. — Earnings Release 2011

May 12, 2011

*UNITED STATES*

*SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549*

*FORM 8-K*

*CURRENT REPORT*

*Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2011

*Tree.com, Inc.*

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-34063	26-2414818
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

11115 Rushmore Drive, Charlotte, NC	28277
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 541-5351

*Not Applicable*

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

x Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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*Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.***

*Item 8.01. Other Events.***

On May 12, 2011, Tree.com, Inc. (the “Registrant”) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

*Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits*** .

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release, dated May 12, 2011, with respect to the Registrant’s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

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*SIGNATURE*

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 12, 2011

TREE.COM, INC.
By:	/s/ Christopher R. Hayek
	Christopher R. Hayek
	Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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*EXHIBIT INDEX*

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated May 12, 2011, with respect to the Registrant’s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

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