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IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) CEO exercises RSUs, surrenders 10,256 shares

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IZEA Worldwide, Inc. reports that Chief Executive Officer Patrick James Venetucci exercised 30,650 Restricted Stock Units into common stock on January 31, 2026 at $0 per share, and surrendered 10,256 shares at $3.52 per share to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding associated with this vesting. These RSUs were granted on September 9, 2024 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan and vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning October 31, 2024. After the transactions, he holds 325,610 shares of IZEA common stock directly.

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Insider Venetucci Patrick James
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 30,650 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 30,650 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 10,256 $3.52 $36K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 337,150 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 325,610 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of the Restricted Stock Units
  2. F2. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock.
  3. F3. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 9, 2024 and vest quarterly in 16 equal quarterly installments commencing October 31, 2024.
RSUs exercised 30,650 units Restricted Stock Units converted to common stock on January 31, 2026
Shares surrendered for taxes 10,256 shares Common stock delivered to issuer to satisfy tax withholding at $3.52 per share
Tax withholding price $3.52 per share Price applied to 10,256 surrendered shares of common stock
Post-transaction holdings 325,610 shares Direct IZEA common stock holdings of CEO after reported transactions
RSU grant date September 9, 2024 Grant date of Restricted Stock Units under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
RSU vesting schedule 16 quarterly installments Equal quarterly vesting beginning October 31, 2024
Restricted Stock Units financial
"CEO Patrick James Venetucci exercised 30,650 Restricted Stock Units into 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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 9, 2024"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
contingent right financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share"

FAQ

What transactions did IZEA (IZEA) CEO Patrick Venetucci report in this Form 4?

CEO Patrick Venetucci reported exercising 30,650 Restricted Stock Units into common stock and surrendering 10,256 shares at $3.52 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 325,610 IZEA common shares held directly.

How many restricted stock units vested for IZEA (IZEA) CEO Patrick Venetucci?

On January 31, 2026, 30,650 Restricted Stock Units vested and were converted into IZEA common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share, issued under IZEA’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan and scheduled to vest in 16 quarterly installments.

How many IZEA (IZEA) shares were surrendered for taxes and at what price?

Patrick Venetucci surrendered 10,256 shares of IZEA common stock at $3.52 per share. The filing explains these shares were delivered to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of his Restricted Stock Units.

What is IZEA (IZEA) CEO Patrick Venetucci’s common stock holding after this filing?

Following the reported RSU vesting and tax-related share surrender, Patrick Venetucci holds 325,610 shares of IZEA Worldwide common stock directly, as reflected in the post-transaction holdings reported in the Form 4 data.

Under what plan were the IZEA (IZEA) Restricted Stock Units granted to the CEO?

The reported Restricted Stock Units were issued under IZEA’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 9, 2024. They vest quarterly in 16 equal installments, commencing October 31, 2024, providing ongoing equity-based compensation to the CEO over four years.

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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 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*
Venetucci Patrick James

(Last) (First) (Middle)
1317 EDGEWATER DR #1880

(Street)
ORLANDO FL 32804

(City) (State) (Zip)
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 Executive Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/31/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 01/31/2026 M 30,650 A $0 335,866 D
Common Stock 01/31/2026 F 10,256(1) D $3.52 325,610 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (2) 01/31/2026 M 30,650 10/31/2024 (3) Common Stock 30,650 $0 337,150 D(3)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of the Restricted Stock Units
2. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock.
3. These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 9, 2024 and vest quarterly in 16 equal quarterly installments commencing October 31, 2024.
Remarks:
By: /s/ Peter J. Biere as attorney-in-fact for Patrick J. Venetucci 02/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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