Edgar Filing: LENDINGTREE INC

LENDINGTREE, INC.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2003

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

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LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS

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Total Refinance Completed QF Mix Q1 00 Q2 00 Q3 00 Q4 00 Q1 01 Q2 01 Q3 01 Q4 01 Q1 02 Q2 02 Q3 02 Q4 02 Q1 03 Q2 03 Q3 03 Q4 03 Working Media 0.25 0.218 0.263 0.316 0.563 0.521 0.56 0.716 0.446 0.406 0.68 0.714 0.675 0.58 0.46 0.33 LendingTree Has Made Conservative Planning Assumptions Regarding Purchase/Refinance Mix. Supplemental Data MBAA Forecast

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