Zumiez (ZUMZ) CFO receives stock, options while shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zumiez Inc Chief Financial Officer Christopher Codington Work reported equity compensation changes and a routine tax-related share withholding. He received a grant of 14,963 shares of restricted common stock, which will vest over three years, and a stock option for 29,411 shares at an exercise price of $21.72 per share expiring in 2036.

To cover taxes on restricted stock, 1,801 common shares were withheld at $21.51 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 118,044 common shares and the new option award, with the options vesting in equal annual installments over four years.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Zumiez CFO reports routine equity grants and tax withholding with no open‑market trades.

The Zumiez Inc Chief Financial Officer received equity as part of compensation: 14,963 restricted shares and options for 29,411 shares at $21.72, expiring in 2036. Both awards vest over multi‑year schedules, indicating standard long-term incentive design.

To satisfy tax obligations on restricted stock, 1,801 shares were withheld at $21.51 rather than sold in the open market. Following these entries, he holds 118,044 common shares directly plus the new options. The scale and structure look like routine compensation, not a directional bet on the stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Work Christopher Codington

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4001 204TH STREET SW

(Street)

LYNNWOOD WASHINGTON 98036

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Zumiez Inc [ ZUMZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/16/2026		A		14,963(1)	A	$0.00	119,845(2)	D
Common Stock	03/17/2026		F		1,801(3)	D	$21.51	118,044(2)	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$21.72	03/16/2026		A		29,411		(4)	03/16/2036	Common Stock	29,411	$0.00	29,411	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares acquired represent a grant of restricted stock that will vest over 3 years

2. The shares total includes 17,295 shares acquired through the Zumiez Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

3. Shares withheld by Zumiez Inc. to pay taxes on restricted stock.

4. Options subject to this grant vest over a 4-year period in equal annual installments.

Remarks:

	Chris K. Visser, Attorney-in-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did the Zumiez (ZUMZ) CFO receive in this Form 4?

The Zumiez CFO received restricted stock and stock options. He was granted 14,963 shares of restricted common stock vesting over three years and options for 29,411 shares of common stock at $21.72 per share, vesting in equal annual installments over four years, expiring in 2036.

How many Zumiez (ZUMZ) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, the CFO directly holds 118,044 shares. This figure reflects his common stock position following the 1,801-share tax withholding. In addition, he now holds a stock option covering 29,411 underlying shares of Zumiez common stock, subject to future vesting and exercise conditions.

Were any Zumiez (ZUMZ) shares sold on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market sales are reported in this Form 4. The only disposition is an F-code transaction where 1,801 shares of common stock were withheld by Zumiez at $21.51 per share to cover tax liabilities on restricted stock, which is a standard non-market mechanism.

What are the key terms of the Zumiez (ZUMZ) CFO option grant?

The option grant covers 29,411 shares at a fixed exercise price. It is a stock option with a $21.72 exercise price, expiring on March 16, 2036. The options vest over four years in equal annual installments, providing long-term incentive alignment with company performance.

How will the Zumiez (ZUMZ) CFO’s restricted stock from this filing vest?

The restricted stock will vest over a three-year schedule. The 14,963 acquired common shares represent a restricted stock grant that vests gradually during three years, according to the footnote. This means the CFO’s ability to sell those specific shares is tied to continued service and vesting milestones.

What does the tax withholding transaction in the Zumiez (ZUMZ) Form 4 represent?

The tax withholding reflects payment of taxes on restricted stock. Zumiez withheld 1,801 common shares at $21.51 per share to satisfy tax obligations when restricted shares vested. This is coded as an F transaction and is not an open-market sale or discretionary trade by the executive.