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ZipRecruiter (NYSE: ZIP) legal chief trims stake under 10b5-1 plan

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ZIPRECRUITER, INC. (ZIP) reported that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Ryan T. Sakamoto sold 2,978 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 25, 2026 at a weighted average price of $4.3905 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following this sale, he holds 119,112 shares directly and 77,700 shares indirectly through the Sakamoto Living Trust, of which he is trustee and beneficiary.

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Insider SAKAMOTO RYAN T.
Role EVP, Chief Legal Officer
Sold 2,978 shs ($13K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock F1, F2 2,978 $4.3905 $13K
holding Class A Common Stock F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 119,112 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 77,700 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 11, 2025.
  2. F2. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.20 to $4.51 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
  3. F3. The reported shares are held by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15, of which the Reporting Person is trustee and beneficiary.
Shares sold 2,978 shares of Class A Common Stock Sale on August 25, 2026 by EVP, Chief Legal Officer Ryan T. Sakamoto
Weighted average sale price $4.3905 per share Weighted average price for the 2,978 shares sold on August 25, 2026
Sale price range $4.20 to $4.51 per share Range of prices for multiple sale transactions included in the reported weighted average
Direct holdings after transaction 119,112 shares Class A Common Stock directly owned by the reporting person following the sale
Indirect holdings after transaction 77,700 shares Class A Common Stock held by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15
10b5-1 plan adoption date December 11, 2025 Date the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan governing these transactions was adopted
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
indirect financial
"direct_or_indirect: "I""
beneficiary financial
"of which the Reporting Person is trustee and beneficiary."

FAQ

What insider transaction did ZIP (ZipRecruiter, Inc.) disclose for Ryan T. Sakamoto?

ZipRecruiter, Inc. disclosed that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Ryan T. Sakamoto sold 2,978 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 25, 2026. After the sale, he directly owned 119,112 shares and indirectly held 77,700 shares through the Sakamoto Living Trust.

At what price did the ZIP (ZIPRECRUITER, INC.) insider shares sell on August 25, 2026?

The reported price for the 2,978 shares sold by Ryan T. Sakamoto was a weighted average of $4.3905 per share. The footnote states the shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.20 to $4.51 per share, inclusive.

How many ZIP (ZIP) shares does Ryan T. Sakamoto own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported sale, Ryan T. Sakamoto owns 119,112 shares of ZipRecruiter Class A Common Stock directly. In addition, 77,700 shares are held indirectly by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15, of which he is trustee and beneficiary.

Was the August 25, 2026 ZIP (ZipRecruiter) insider sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 and its footnote state the transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 11, 2025. This indicates the trades were pre-arranged under that plan.

What indirect ZIP (ZIPRECRUITER, INC.) holdings are reported for Ryan T. Sakamoto?

The filing reports 77,700 shares of Class A Common Stock held indirectly by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15. A footnote explains that the reporting person is both the trustee and beneficiary of this trust.

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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).
X
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*
SAKAMOTO RYAN T.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ZIPRECRUITER, INC.
3000 OCEAN PARK BLVD., SUITE 3000

(Street)
SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA 90405

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ZIPRECRUITER, INC. [ ZIP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Legal Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/25/2026
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
Class A Common Stock08/25/2026S(1)2,978D$4.3905(2)119,112D
Class A Common Stock77,700ISee footnote(3)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 11, 2025.
2. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.20 to $4.51 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
3. The reported shares are held by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15, of which the Reporting Person is trustee and beneficiary.
Remarks:
/s/ Michael Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact for Reporting Person08/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)