Zumiez exec exercises 4,033 RSUs, pays taxes in stock

Zumiez Inc President International Adam Christopher Ellis reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zumiez Inc President International Adam Christopher Ellis reported routine equity compensation activity. On 2026-03-13, 4,033 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of common shares at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. To cover taxes on the restricted stock, 1,229 common shares were withheld by Zumiez at $21.43 per share. Following these transactions, Ellis directly holds 62,835 shares of common stock and 35,547 restricted stock units, with the newly acquired units scheduled to vest over three years.

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Routine RSU vesting with tax withholding, no open-market trades.

Adam Christopher Ellis, President International of Zumiez Inc, exercised 4,033 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of common shares at an exercise price of $0.00. This reflects standard stock-based compensation rather than discretionary buying.

To satisfy tax obligations on the vesting, Zumiez withheld 1,229 common shares valued at $21.43 per share. No open-market purchase or sale occurred, so the timing carries limited informational value about Ellis’s view of the stock.

After these entries, Ellis directly holds 62,835 common shares and 35,547 restricted stock units. The filing states that the newly acquired restricted stock units will vest over three years, indicating continued alignment of a portion of his compensation with future Zumiez equity performance.

Insider Trade Summary

4,033 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider ELLIS ADAM CHRISTOPHER

Role President International

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	4,033	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	4,033	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,229	$21.43	$26K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 35,547 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 62,835 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. Shares withheld by Zumiez Inc. to pay taxes on restricted stock.
3. F3. The shares acquired represent a grant of restricted stock units that will vest over 3 years.

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What insider transaction did Zumiez (ZUMZ) executive Adam Christopher Ellis report?

Adam Christopher Ellis reported the vesting and conversion of 4,033 restricted stock units into common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. This was a routine equity compensation event, not an open-market purchase or sale of Zumiez shares.

How many Zumiez (ZUMZ) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

Zumiez withheld 1,229 common shares from Adam Christopher Ellis to pay taxes on the restricted stock. The shares used for tax withholding were valued at $21.43 per share, according to the Form 4 transaction details and accompanying footnote disclosure.

How many Zumiez (ZUMZ) shares does Adam Christopher Ellis own after this filing?

After the reported transactions, Adam Christopher Ellis directly holds 62,835 shares of Zumiez common stock. He also holds 35,547 restricted stock units, reflecting ongoing equity-based compensation that will continue to vest over time, as disclosed in the Form 4 data and footnotes.

Was there an open-market sale or purchase of Zumiez (ZUMZ) stock in this Form 4?

No open-market sale or purchase occurred. The Form 4 shows restricted stock units converting into 4,033 common shares and 1,229 shares withheld by Zumiez to pay taxes. The transactions are classified as derivative exercise and tax-withholding disposition, not discretionary market trading.

What does the three-year vesting of Zumiez (ZUMZ) restricted stock units mean for Ellis?

The filing notes that the shares acquired represent a grant of restricted stock units vesting over three years. This means Ellis will earn the underlying shares gradually, aligning part of his compensation with Zumiez’s future performance as the units continue to vest over that period.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/16/2026 - 09:40 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

ELLIS ADAM CHRISTOPHER

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4001 204TH STREET SW

(Street)

LYNNWOOD WA 98036

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	President International

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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	03/13/2026		M		4,033	A	(1)	64,064	D
Common Stock	03/13/2026		F		1,229(2)	D	$21.43	62,835	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	(1)	03/13/2026		M			4,033	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,033	$0.00	35,547	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

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

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

Remarks:

	Chris K. Visser, Attorney-in-Fact	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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