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ZipRecruiter (ZIP) legal chief sells shares under 10b5-1 plan

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ZipRecruiter, Inc. executive Ryan T. Sakamoto, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported a sale of Class A Common Stock. On January 20, 2026, he sold 2,169 shares at a weighted average price of $2.6154 per share, in transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 11, 2024. After this sale, he beneficially owned 118,598 Class A shares directly and 77,700 Class A shares indirectly through the Sakamoto Living Trust dated January 5, 2015, where he serves as trustee and beneficiary. The price range for the sale transactions was from $2.53 to $2.76 per share.

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Small planned sale by ZipRecruiter legal chief under a 10b5-1 plan looks routine.

The filing shows that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Ryan T. Sakamoto sold 2,169 shares of ZipRecruiter Class A Common Stock on January 20, 2026 at a weighted average price of $2.6154 per share. The transaction is coded as a sale and was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 11, 2024, indicating it was pre-arranged rather than opportunistic.

After this transaction, Sakamoto still beneficially owns 118,598 Class A shares directly and 77,700 Class A shares indirectly through the Sakamoto Living Trust dated January 5, 2015, where he is trustee and beneficiary. The reported sale price reflects multiple trades in a range from $2.53 to $2.76 per share, as disclosed in the weighted-average footnote.

Given the relatively modest number of shares sold and the use of a pre-established 10b5-1 plan, this looks like a routine diversification or liquidity event rather than a signal of a major change in outlook. Future ownership updates will continue to appear in subsequent insider reports if his holdings change further.

Insider SAKAMOTO RYAN T.
Role EVP, Chief Legal Officer
Sold 2,169 shs ($6K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 2,169 $2.6154 $6K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 118,598 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 77,700 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 11, 2024. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.53 to $2.76 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. The reported shares are held by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15, of which the Reporting Person is trustee and beneficiary.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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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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 CA 90405
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ZIPRECRUITER, INC. [ ZIP ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Legal Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026
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
Class A Common Stock 01/20/2026 S(1) 2,169 D $2.6154(2) 118,598 D
Class A Common Stock 77,700 I See 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount 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 September 11, 2024.
2. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.53 to $2.76 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/ Ryan Sakamoto 01/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

Who is the insider trading ZIP stock in this Form 4 filing?

The insider is Ryan T. Sakamoto, who serves as EVP and Chief Legal Officer of ZipRecruiter, Inc. and is the reporting person in this Form 4.

How many ZipRecruiter (ZIP) shares did Ryan Sakamoto sell?

Ryan Sakamoto sold 2,169 shares of ZipRecruiter Class A Common Stock on January 20, 2026, as reported in the Form 4.

What price did the ZipRecruiter (ZIP) shares sell for in this insider transaction?

The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $2.6154 per share, with individual trades executed in a range from $2.53 to $2.76 per share.

Was the ZipRecruiter (ZIP) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states that the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Ryan Sakamoto on September 11, 2024.

How many ZipRecruiter (ZIP) shares does Ryan Sakamoto own after the reported sale?

After the sale, he beneficially owns 118,598 Class A shares directly and 77,700 Class A shares indirectly through the Sakamoto Living Trust dated January 5, 2015.

What is the role of the Sakamoto Living Trust in Ryan Sakamoto’s ZIP share ownership?

The filing notes that 77,700 shares are held by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15, of which Ryan Sakamoto is trustee and beneficiary, representing his indirect beneficial ownership.