IZEA CFO exercises RSUs; shares withheld for tax

IZEA Worldwide, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere reported routine equity compensation activity.

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IZEA Worldwide, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 30, 2026, he exercised Restricted Stock Units that convert one-for-one into common shares under the company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.

Biere acquired a total of 2,442 shares of common stock through RSU conversions and had 614 shares withheld at $3.70 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, he directly held 108,215 shares of common stock, reflecting compensation-related equity rather than open‑market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

2,442 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 5 txns

Insider BIERE PETER

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	200	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,242	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	200	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,242	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	614	$3.70	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,242 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 108,215 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock.
F2. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 1, 2023 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 25% in one year and 75% in equal monthly installments over 36 months.
F3. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 1, 2023, and 1/3rd vesting after one year and then equal quarterly installments over two years.

Key Figures

RSU exercises: 2,442 shares Tax-withholding shares: 614 shares Holding after transactions: 108,215 shares +3 more

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RSU exercises 2,442 shares Common stock acquired via RSU exercises on June 30, 2026

Tax-withholding shares 614 shares Common stock withheld at $3.70 per share for taxes

Holding after transactions 108,215 shares Common stock directly owned by CFO after June 30, 2026

Tax-withholding price $3.70 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of 614 shares

First RSU grant exercised 2,242 units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock

Second RSU grant exercised 200 units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2011 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 1, 2023 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock"

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What did IZEA (IZEA) CFO Peter Biere report in this Form 4?

IZEA’s CFO Peter Biere reported equity compensation activity, not an open‑market trade. He exercised Restricted Stock Units into common stock and had some shares withheld to pay taxes, updating his direct ownership position in IZEA common shares.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares did the CFO acquire and dispose of?

Peter Biere acquired 2,442 shares of IZEA common stock through RSU exercises and disposed of 614 shares via tax‑withholding. The disposition was to cover tax obligations, not an open‑market sale or a discretionary reduction of his investment in IZEA.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Peter Biere directly holds 108,215 shares of IZEA common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership following RSU exercises and related tax‑withholding, providing context for the size of his equity stake in the company.

What are Restricted Stock Units in the IZEA (IZEA) filing?

Restricted Stock Units in this filing represent a contingent right to receive one IZEA common share at settlement. They were granted under IZEA’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to Biere’s employment agreement, with vesting schedules spread over multiple years.

Were IZEA (IZEA) CFO transactions open‑market buys or sells?

The Form 4 shows no open‑market purchases or sales by the CFO. Transactions reflect RSU exercises and a tax‑withholding disposition, where shares are delivered to cover tax liabilities rather than being voluntarily sold on the open market.

Under which plan were the IZEA (IZEA) RSUs granted to the CFO?

The Restricted Stock Units were granted under IZEA’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. Footnotes state they were issued in 2023 pursuant to the CFO’s employment agreement, with vesting spread annually, monthly, and quarterly across several years.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 04:02 PM EDT

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^*

BIERE PETER

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1317 EDGEWATER DR #1880

(Street)

ORLANDO

FLORIDA

32804

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. [ IZEA ]

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/30/2026		M		200	A	$0	106,587	D
Common Stock	06/30/2026		M		2,242	A	$0	108,829	D
Common Stock	06/30/2026		F		614	D	$3.7	108,215	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/30/2026		M			200	04/01/2024	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	200	$0	2,000	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/30/2026		M			2,242	09/01/2024	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	2,242	$0	2,242	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock.

2. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 1, 2023 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 25% in one year and 75% in equal monthly installments over 36 months.

3. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 1, 2023, and 1/3rd vesting after one year and then equal quarterly installments over two years.

Remarks:

	/s/ Peter J. Biere	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR