Form 4: IZEA CFO Biere Reports RSU Vesting, Share Acquisition
Insider Transaction Report
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. CFO Peter Biere reported the vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Units into common stock, alongside a disposition of shares for tax obligations.
Summary
- Peter Biere, Chief Financial Officer of IZEA Worldwide, Inc., reported transactions on November 30, 2025.
- Acquired a total of 553 shares of common stock through the vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Disposed of 165 shares of common stock at a price of $5.03 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting.
- Following these transactions, Peter Biere directly beneficially owns 75,173 shares of IZEA Worldwide, Inc. common stock.
- Remaining derivative holdings include 557, 3,400, and 274 Restricted Stock Units from various grants.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: Slightly positive as it reflects the realization of executive compensation through RSU vesting, indicating continued alignment of management interests with shareholders, despite a portion being sold for tax.
Positives
- Vesting of 553 Restricted Stock Units indicates compensation realization for the CFO.
- Increased direct beneficial ownership of common stock by 388 shares (553 acquired 165 disposed), aligning management interests with shareholders.
Negatives
- Disposition of 165 shares to cover tax withholding obligations, reducing the net shares acquired from vesting.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minor dilution from RSU conversion, but also indicates management's continued equity stake and alignment of interests.
- Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices and the realization of long-term incentives.
Next Steps
- Continued vesting of remaining Restricted Stock Units according to their respective schedules.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/18/2022 | Grant date for 273 Restricted Stock Units under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 04/01/2022 | Grant date for 80 Restricted Stock Units under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 02/28/2023 | Commencement of quarterly vesting for 273 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 04/01/2023 | Commencement of vesting for 80 Restricted Stock Units (25% after one year, then 75% in 36 equal monthly installments). |
| 04/01/2023 | Grant date for 200 Restricted Stock Units under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to employment agreement. |
| 04/01/2024 | Commencement of vesting for 200 Restricted Stock Units (25% in one year, then 75% in equal monthly installments over 36 months). |
| 11/30/2025 | Date of reported transactions including RSU vesting, common stock acquisition, and tax withholding. |
| 12/01/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person. |
Keywords
IZEA Worldwide, IZEA, Peter Biere, CFO, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Common Stock, Share Ownership
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