Form 4: IZEA CFO Peter Biere Reports RSU Vesting, Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 2 January 2026 9:02 PM

IZEA Worldwide's CFO, Peter Biere, reported the vesting of Restricted Stock Units and subsequent common stock transactions, including shares surrendered for tax obligations.

Summary

Peter Biere, Chief Financial Officer of IZEA Worldwide, Inc., reported transactions involving the company's common stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on December 31, 2025.
A total of 2,990 shares of common stock were acquired through the vesting of various tranches of Restricted Stock Units.
888 shares of common stock were disposed of to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting, at a price of $4.38 per share.
Following these transactions, Peter Biere directly beneficially owns 77,275 shares of IZEA Worldwide, Inc. common stock.
Remaining derivative securities include 477, 468, 3,200, and 6,727 Restricted Stock Units, totaling 10,872 units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon settlement.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine insider transaction report detailing RSU vesting and tax-related share disposition, which is a standard part of executive compensation and does not inherently indicate positive or negative company performance or new strategic direction.

Positives

The vesting of Restricted Stock Units indicates the realization of executive compensation for the Chief Financial Officer.

Negatives

888 shares of common stock were surrendered to the Issuer to cover tax withholding obligations, reducing the direct beneficial ownership.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

Related Party Transactions

The vesting of Restricted Stock Units and subsequent common stock transactions for the Chief Financial Officer constitute executive compensation, which is a form of related party transaction.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Minor potential for dilution from RSU conversion, partially offset by shares surrendered for tax. Overall, a routine event with minimal direct impact on existing shareholders.
Employees (specifically the CFO): Realization of compensation through RSU vesting.

Key Dates

Date	Description
04/01/2022	Issuance date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 25% after one year and 75% in 36 equal monthly installments.
04/01/2023	Date exercisable for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units issued on April 1, 2022.
04/01/2023	Issuance date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 25% in one year and 75% in equal monthly installments over 36 months.
04/14/2023	Issuance date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting quarterly over three years.
06/30/2023	Date exercisable for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units issued on April 14, 2023.
09/01/2023	Issuance date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 1/3rd after one year and then in equal quarterly installments over two years.
04/01/2024	Date exercisable for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units issued on April 1, 2023.
09/01/2024	Date exercisable for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units issued on September 1, 2023.
12/31/2025	Date of reported transactions, including the vesting of Restricted Stock Units and the disposition of common stock for tax withholding.
01/02/2026	Signature date of the reporting person.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details routine executive compensation events, specifically the vesting of Restricted Stock Units and the subsequent disposition of shares for tax withholding. Such transactions are standard and do not typically provide new information warranting a change in investment recommendation. The filing does not offer insights into the company's operational performance, strategic direction, or financial health that would influence a 'buy' or 'sell' decision.

Keywords

IZEA, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Executive Compensation, Common Stock, Peter Biere

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