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IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) CFO reports RSU vesting, grant and tax withholding

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IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere reported multiple Restricted Stock Unit vestings and conversions on July 31, 2026, covering 20,241 shares of common stock. He also received a new grant of 17,110 RSUs, while 7,184 shares were withheld at $3.4600 per share to satisfy tax obligations.

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Insider BIERE PETER
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 200 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 2,284 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 2,454 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F5 1,774 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F6 2,145 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F7 1,737 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F8 1,974 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F9 2,383 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F10 5,290 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F1, F11 17,110 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 200 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 2,284 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 2,454 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 1,774 $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 1,974 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 2,383 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 5,290 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 7,184 $3.46 $25K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 87,797 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 121,272 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (11)
  1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock.
  2. 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.
  3. F3. 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.
  4. F4. 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.
  5. F5. 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.
  6. F6. 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.
  7. F7. 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.
  8. F8. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on January 31, 2025 and with 1/3rd cliff vesting after one year and then quarterly over two years.
  9. F9. 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.
  10. F10. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on July 31,2025, pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 1/3 at one year then quarterly over 2 years.
  11. F11. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on July 31, 2026, pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 1/3 at one year then quarterly over 2 years.
RSU shares converted 20,241 shares Total underlying common shares from RSU exercises on July 31, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 7,184 shares Common shares withheld at vesting to cover tax obligations at $3.4600 per share
Tax withholding price $3.4600 per share Price used for the 7,184-share tax withholding on July 31, 2026
New RSU grant 17,110 Restricted Stock Units RSUs granted to the CFO on July 31, 2026 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
Derivative exercises 9 transactions Number of RSU exercise or conversion transactions reported with code M
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.
2011 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan"
cliff vesting financial
"with 1/3rd cliff vesting after one year and then quarterly over two years"
exercise price or tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

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What equity transactions did IZEA (IZEA) CFO Peter Biere report on July 31, 2026?

Peter Biere reported Restricted Stock Unit vestings and conversions covering 20,241 shares of common stock, a new grant of 17,110 RSUs, and the withholding of 7,184 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to those equity awards.

How many new Restricted Stock Units were granted to IZEA (IZEA) CFO Peter Biere?

Peter Biere received a new grant of 17,110 Restricted Stock Units on July 31, 2026. According to the footnote, these RSUs were issued under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan and vest one-third after one year and then quarterly over two years.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares were withheld for Peter Biere’s tax obligations and at what price?

A total of 7,184 shares of IZEA common stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, at a price of $3.4600 per share. This withholding is reported under transaction code F, which covers payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities.

Were Peter Biere’s IZEA (IZEA) transactions open-market trades or equity award settlements?

The reported entries reflect RSU exercises/conversions, a new RSU grant, and shares withheld for taxes, rather than open-market purchases or sales. Codes M and F indicate derivative exercises and tax withholding using company shares.

Under what plan were IZEA (IZEA) CFO Peter Biere’s Restricted Stock Units issued?

All reported Restricted Stock Units were issued under IZEA Worldwide, Inc.’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. Several footnotes state that these RSUs were granted pursuant to Peter Biere’s employment agreement and vest over one- to three-year schedules with cliff and quarterly vesting.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
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 Stock07/31/2026M200A$0108,415D
Common Stock07/31/2026M2,284A$0110,699D
Common Stock07/31/2026M2,454A$0113,153D
Common Stock07/31/2026M1,774A$0114,927D
Common Stock07/31/2026M2,145A$0117,072D
Common Stock07/31/2026M1,737A$0118,809D
Common Stock07/31/2026M1,974A$0120,783D
Common Stock07/31/2026M2,383A$0123,166D
Common Stock07/31/2026M5,290A$0128,456D
Common Stock07/31/2026F7,184D$3.46121,272D
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)07/31/2026M20004/01/2024 (2)Common Stock200$01,800D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M2,28410/31/2024 (3)Common Stock2,284$02,284D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M2,45401/31/2025 (4)Common Stock2,454$04,909D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M1,77404/30/2025 (5)Common Stock1,774$05,324D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M2,14507/31/2025 (6)Common Stock2,145$08,580D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M1,73710/31/2025 (7)Common Stock1,737$08,686D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M1,97401/31/2026 (8)Common Stock1,974$011,840D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M2,38304/30/2026 (9)Common Stock2,383$016,683D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026M5,29007/31/2026 (10)Common Stock5,290$010,581D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/31/2026A17,11007/31/2027 (11)Common Stock17,110$017,110D
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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on January 31, 2025 and with 1/3rd cliff vesting after one year and then quarterly over two years.
9. 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.
10. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on July 31,2025, pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vest 1/3 at one year then quarterly over 2 years.
11. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on July 31, 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. Biere08/03/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)