IZEA (IZEA) director Daniel Rua receives 4,054-share restricted stock grant for Q2 fees

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Rua Daniel R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

IZEA Worldwide director Daniel R. Rua received a grant of 4,054 shares of common stock as restricted stock for Q2 2026 director fees. The award was valued at $15,000, based on a $3.70 closing price on June 30, 2026, and vested immediately. Following this grant, he directly owns 101,044 shares of IZEA common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rua Daniel R

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,054	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 101,044 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 4,054 shares Grant value: $15,000 Grant-date share price: $3.70 per share +3 more

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Restricted shares granted 4,054 shares Q2 2026 director fee award

Grant value $15,000 Fair value for Q2 2026 director fees

Grant-date share price $3.70 per share Closing market price on June 30, 2026

Price per share in Form 4 table $0.00 Compensation grant, no cash paid by director

Shares owned after transaction 101,044 shares Director’s direct holdings following grant

Quarter compensated Q2 2026 Director fees paid in restricted stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, director fees, grant date, vests immediately

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Restricted Stock financial

"Restricted Stock received for Q2 2026 director fees valued at $15,000"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

director fees financial

"Restricted Stock received for Q2 2026 director fees valued at $15,000"

grant date financial

"based on the closing market price of $3.70 on the grant date of June 30, 2026"

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

vests immediately financial

"Award vests immediately at the grant date"

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Available on EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 04:04 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 04:04 PM

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^*

Rua Daniel R

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

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		A		4,054⁽¹⁾	A	$0	101,044	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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock received for Q2 2026 director fees valued at $15,000 based on the closing market price of $3.70 on the grant date of June 30, 2026. Award vests immediately at the grant date.

Remarks:

	By: /s/ Peter J. Biere as attorney-in-fact for Daniel Rua	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did IZEA (IZEA) disclose for Daniel R. Rua?

IZEA disclosed that director Daniel R. Rua received a grant of 4,054 shares of restricted common stock as Q2 2026 director fees. This is a compensation award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and was granted at no cash cost to him.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares were granted to Daniel R. Rua and at what value?

Daniel R. Rua was granted 4,054 shares of IZEA common stock valued at $15,000. The valuation was based on IZEA’s $3.70 closing market price on June 30, 2026, which served as the grant-date fair value for this director fee award.

Is the Daniel R. Rua Form 4 transaction in IZEA stock an open-market trade?

No, the transaction is a grant of restricted stock as director compensation, not an open-market trade. The Form 4 shows code “A” for a grant or award acquisition, with a price per share of $0.00, indicating no market purchase occurred.

When does Daniel R. Rua’s restricted stock award in IZEA vest?

The restricted stock award granted to Daniel R. Rua vests immediately on the June 30, 2026 grant date. Because vesting is immediate, there is no ongoing vesting schedule, and Rua can fully recognize the shares upon grant under the award terms.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares does Daniel R. Rua own after this grant?

After receiving the 4,054-share restricted stock grant, Daniel R. Rua directly owns 101,044 shares of IZEA common stock. This total reflects his updated direct holdings reported in the Form 4 following the Q2 2026 director fee equity award.

What period of service does Daniel R. Rua’s IZEA stock grant compensate?

The restricted stock grant to Daniel R. Rua compensates Q2 2026 director fees. The footnote specifies the award was issued in stock instead of cash fees for that quarter, aligning director compensation with IZEA equity at a defined grant-date value.