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IZEA (IZEA) CFO Biere exercises 22,181 shares and has 8,734 withheld

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 30, 2026, he exercised derivative awards to acquire a total of 22,181 shares of common stock and had 8,734 shares of common stock withheld at $4.10 per share to cover tax obligations.

Following these transactions, Biere directly holds 92,868 shares of IZEA common stock. He also received a grant of 14,439 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, issued under IZEA’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan with vesting over a multi-year schedule.

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Insider BIERE PETER
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 79 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 200 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,284 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,455 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,775 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,145 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,737 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,973 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 9,533 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 14,439 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 79 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 200 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,284 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,455 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,775 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,145 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,737 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,973 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 9,533 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 8,734 $4.10 $36K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 92,868 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 1, 2022 and vest 25% after one year and then 75% in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter. 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. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on October 31, 2023 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 25% in one year and 75% in equal quarterly installments over 24 months. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on January 31, 2024 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 25% in one year and 75% in equal quarterly installments over 24 months. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 30, 2024, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on July 31, 2024, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on October 31, 2024, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on January 1, 2025 and with 1/3rd cliff vesting after one year and then quarterly over two years. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 30, 2025, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 30, 2026, pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 1/3 at one year then quarterly over 2 years.
Tax-withholding shares 8,734 shares at $4.10 Common Stock withheld for tax obligations on Apr. 30, 2026
Derivative exercises 22,181 shares Total common shares acquired via exercises reported in Form 4
Post-transaction holdings 92,868 shares Common Stock directly held after transactions
New RSU grant 14,439 RSUs Restricted Stock Units granted under 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
Tax withholding count 1 transaction Shares delivered to cover tax liabilities (code F)
Derivative transaction count 10 transactions Restricted Stock Unit grants and exercises reported
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share"
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for 8,734 shares at $4.10"
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 exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for multiple Common Stock entries"
2011 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): transaction summary for Peter Biere"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/30/2026M79A$092,868D
Common Stock04/30/2026M200A$093,068D
Common Stock04/30/2026M2,284A$095,352D
Common Stock04/30/2026M2,455A$097,807D
Common Stock04/30/2026M1,775A$099,582D
Common Stock04/30/2026M2,145A$0101,727D
Common Stock04/30/2026M1,737A$0103,464D
Common Stock04/30/2026M1,973A$0105,437D
Common Stock04/30/2026M9,533A$0114,970D
Common Stock04/30/2026F8,734D$4.1106,236D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M7904/01/2023 (2)Common Stock79$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M20004/01/2024 (3)Common Stock200$02,400D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M2,28410/31/2024 (4)Common Stock2,284$04,568D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M2,45501/31/2025 (5)Common Stock2,455$07,363D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M1,77504/30/2025 (6)Common Stock1,775$07,098D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M2,14507/31/2025 (7)Common Stock2,145$010,725D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M1,73710/31/2025 (8)Common Stock1,737$010,423D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M1,97301/31/2026 (9)Common Stock1,973$013,814D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026M9,53304/30/2026 (10)Common Stock9,533$019,066D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/30/2026A14,43904/30/2027 (11)Common Stock14,439$014,439D
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, 2022 and vest 25% after one year and then 75% in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.
3. 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.
4. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on October 31, 2023 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 25% in one year and 75% in equal quarterly installments over 24 months.
5. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on January 31, 2024 pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 25% in one year and 75% in equal quarterly installments over 24 months.
6. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 30, 2024, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that.
7. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on July 31, 2024, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that.
8. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on October 31, 2024, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that.
9. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on January 1, 2025 and with 1/3rd cliff vesting after one year and then quarterly over two years.
10. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 30, 2025, and vest over a three-year term, one-third vesting 12 months from the grant date and then in equal quarterly installments after that.
11. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 30, 2026, pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 1/3 at one year then quarterly over 2 years.
Remarks:
/s/ Peter J. Biere05/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did IZEA (IZEA) CFO Peter Biere report on April 30, 2026?

Peter Biere reported routine equity compensation activity on April 30, 2026. He exercised derivative awards to acquire 22,181 IZEA common shares and had 8,734 shares withheld at $4.10 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to those awards.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares does CFO Peter Biere hold after the Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Peter Biere directly holds 92,868 shares of IZEA common stock. This reflects his position following option and RSU exercises and the concurrent tax-withholding disposition, based on the share balances disclosed in the Form 4 tables.

Were Peter Biere’s IZEA (IZEA) Form 4 transactions open-market sales or tax withholding?

The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition of 8,734 shares at $4.10 per share, not an open-market sale. Those shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities tied to equity compensation, while separate entries reflect derivative exercises acquiring common stock.

What new Restricted Stock Units did IZEA (IZEA) grant to CFO Peter Biere?

Peter Biere received 14,439 Restricted Stock Units on April 30, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one IZEA common share and was granted under the company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting over several years pursuant to his employment agreement.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares were acquired through derivative exercises in the latest Form 4?

Derivative exercises in the filing total 22,181 shares of IZEA common stock. Multiple transactions coded “M” convert Restricted Stock Units into common shares, reflecting equity awards vesting and being settled into stock rather than open-market purchases.