IZEA CFO exercises awards, covers tax with shares
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere reported routine equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
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 106,236 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.
Insider Trade Summary
22,181 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
20 txns
Insider
BIERE PETER
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 79 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,284 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,455 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,775 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,145 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,737 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,973 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 9,533 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 14,439 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 79 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,284 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,455 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,775 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,145 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,737 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,973 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 9,533 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 8,734 | $4.10 | $36K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 89,896 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 106,236 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (11)
- 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, 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. 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.
- F5. 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.
- F6. 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.
- F7. 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.
- F8. 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.
- F9. 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.
- F10. 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.
- F11. 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.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 8,734 shares at $4.10
Derivative exercises: 22,181 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 92,868 shares
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6 metrics
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
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 terms
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.
FAQ
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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.
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.
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