Zumiez (ZUMZ) president gets new RSUs, options and exercises units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zumiez Inc President International Adam Christopher Ellis reported routine equity compensation and related share movements. He received a grant of 13,812 restricted stock units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and will vest over 3 years, and 27,149 stock options with a $21.72 exercise price that vest in equal annual installments over 4 years.

Ellis also exercised 6,845 restricted stock units into common stock and had 1,695 shares withheld at $21.51 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than sold on the open market. Following these transactions, he holds 67,985 shares of Zumiez common stock directly.

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 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)
	President International

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	03/17/2026		M		6,845	A	(1)	69,680	D
Common Stock	03/17/2026		F		1,695(2)	D	$21.51	67,985	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)	03/16/2026		A		13,812		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	13,812	$0.00	49,359	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$21.72	03/16/2026		A		27,149		(4)	03/16/2036	Common Stock	27,149	$0.00	27,149	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/17/2026		M			6,845	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	6,845	$0.00	42,514	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.

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 insider transactions did Zumiez (ZUMZ) executive Adam Ellis report?

Adam Ellis reported equity compensation and related share movements. He received new restricted stock units and stock options, exercised previously granted units into common stock, and had a portion of shares withheld to cover tax obligations associated with the vesting event.

How many restricted stock units did Zumiez (ZUMZ) grant to Adam Ellis?

Zumiez granted Adam Ellis 13,812 restricted stock units. These units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and are scheduled to vest over a 3-year period, providing time-based equity compensation tied to his continued service with the company.

What stock options did Adam Ellis receive from Zumiez (ZUMZ)?

Adam Ellis received stock options covering 27,149 shares of Zumiez common stock at an exercise price of $21.72 per share. These options vest in equal annual installments over 4 years and expire on March 16, 2036, aligning long-term incentives with company performance.

How many Zumiez (ZUMZ) shares did Adam Ellis acquire through RSU conversion?

Adam Ellis converted 6,845 restricted stock units into Zumiez common shares. As part of this vesting event, the company withheld 1,695 shares at $21.51 per share to satisfy tax obligations, a standard non-market disposal mechanism for equity awards.

How many Zumiez (ZUMZ) shares does Adam Ellis hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Adam Ellis directly holds 67,985 shares of Zumiez common stock. This figure reflects his position after exercising restricted stock units and the associated tax withholding, as disclosed in the Form 4 ownership totals.

Are the Zumiez (ZUMZ) insider tax withholdings considered open-market sales?

No, the 1,695 shares withheld at $21.51 per share are not open-market sales. These shares were retained by Zumiez to pay taxes on restricted stock, a routine non-market disposition that does not represent discretionary selling activity by Adam Ellis.